What to Do if You’re in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Tampa Bay
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If you’re involved in a car accident in Tampa Bay while using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, the situation can feel confusing and overwhelming. Here’s a guide on what steps to take to protect your health and ensure a smooth claims process. In Tampa Bay, bustling streets and busy highways make rideshare services
Can You Be Found at Fault if Someone Hits You in Florida?
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If you are hit by another driver, you expect them to be held responsible for any damages they may have caused. But under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule, that’s not always the case. If someone hits you in Florida, you might naturally assume that the other driver is automatically at fault. However, determining fault in
Road rage accidents in Tampa Bay: Why are they increasing and how you can protect yourself?
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There has been an alarming rise in road rage accidents in Tampa Bay. What’s causing drivers to become more aggressive? How can you protect yourself on the road? Over the past few months, Tampa Bay has seen an increase in road rage incidents. In August, a woman was left critically injured in Largo after
While many causes of car accidents in Florida are attributed to common factors like speeding, distracted driving, or drunk driving, there are some lesser-known causes lurking on the state’s roads. In this blog post, we share three unusual—but relatively common—causes of car accidents in Florida that may not be on your radar. – 3 causes
Understanding Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida: Who’s Responsible?
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Last year, Florida recorded 104,273 hit-and-run accidents and 271 fatalities. Of the total hit-and-run fatalities in 2023, 159 were pedestrians and 47 were bicyclists. Hit-and-run accidents happen every day in Florida and can be devastating. As Tampa injury attorneys, we get calls all the time about people who are involved in hit-and-run accidents and don’t
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Florida
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Nobody expects to be in a car accident. However, accidents do happen. In 2023, there were 391,428 car accidents in Florida—that’s more than 1,100 car accidents per day in our state! As Tampa injury attorneys with over 25 years of experience, we have seen firsthand the common mistakes people make in the aftermath of a
Study shows Tampa drivers among worst in the nation
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Tampa is known for its sunny beaches, world-class attractions and sports teams, and vibrant culture; but the city also holds a less desirable reputation: it’s one of the worst cities for car accidents in the United States. A new study by Forbes Advisor found that Tampa drivers 10th in the United States for having “bad driving and
The Truth of Tesla Accidents: Why these smart cars have the highest accident rate in the nation
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In recent years, Tesla has been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry, with its cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs) captivating the market and reshaping perceptions about sustainable transportation. However, amidst the accolades and admiration, Tesla vehicles have also attracted significant attention due to their involvement in various accidents. In 2023, a study conducted
When to consult an injury attorney after an accident in Central Florida
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One of the biggest mistakes people make after an accident in Central Florida is not contacting an experienced injury attorney right away. Many car and truck accident victims who hire personal injury attorneys regularly receive settlements with more compensation than those who do not have legal representation. This holds true even when you take the
How to pay your medical bills after a car accident in Tampa
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If you are injured in a car accident in Tampa, you are probably concerned about who will pay for your medical bills. Even minor car accidents can result in expensive medical costs, which is why some people deny medical care after being injured in a car accident. But the good news is that in Florida,
Between 2,500 and 3,000 trucking accidents occur each year in the Tampa Bay area. Trucking accidents in Tampa are among the most devastating and dangerous incidents on our roadways. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them capable of causing catastrophic damage, injury, and loss of life. To prevent these tragic accidents, it’s
Can you be compensated for lost wages after a car accident in Tampa?
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If you were injured in a car accident in Tampa and are unable to work for several days, weeks, or even months, you are probably wondering whether or not you can be compensated for lost wages. Under Florida law, car accident victims are entitled to receive compensation from lost wages. However, certain circumstances apply. In
Beware of these 5 delayed injury symptoms after a car accident
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Just because you feel okay after a car accident doesn’t always mean you are in the clear. Many injuries do not become known for days—or even weeks—after a car accident. In this blog, we share the five most common delayed injury symptoms, what to look for, and what to do next. – 1. Whiplash One
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company after a Tampa car accident?
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As Tampa car accident attorneys, we get asked this question a lot: “Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident?” While all cases are different, we strongly advise anyone who has been injured in a Tampa car accident to not speak with the other driver’s insurance company without first consulting
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for filing car accident insurance claims in Tampa
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One of the biggest mistakes you can make after being involved in a car accident in Tampa is waiting too long to file an insurance claim. If too much time passes, you will not be able to recover compensation for your damages or medical expenses. In this blog, we inform you on the statute of
6 new Florida traffic laws that go into effect July 1, 2023
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More than 200 new Florida law will take effect July 1, 2023. Here are 6 new Florida traffic laws that all Tampa Bay residents need to know about. – On July 1, 2023, more than 200 new laws went into effect in Florida. While the majority of this legislation will not impact the day-to-day lives
If you are involved in a Tampa car accident, one of your biggest concerns may be who will be held accountable. Proving fault in a car accident in Tampa is very important for determining who will pay for your damages and medical expenses. However, proving fault is not always easy. In this blog, we explain
Tampa’s traffic crash crisis: Why are roadway fatalities increasing in Hillsborough County?
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Last week, there were eight deadly car accidents over a seven-day stretch in Hillsborough County. While the numbers seem alarming, this is an average week on Tampa Bay roads. What can we do about Tampa’s traffic crash crisis? Tampa Bay is experiencing a growing public health crisis. As cars and roadways become safer, traffic fatalities
How to determine negligence after a car accident in Tampa
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The aftermath of a car accident can be distressing. Not only are you dealing with physical injuries and damage, you’re also worried about finances. Medical care and car repairs are expensive. Plus, you may be losing income because you are unable to work. This is why determining negligence after a car accident in Tampa is
If an uninsured driver hits you in Tampa, can you still get compensation?
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If a driver without insurance hits you in Tampa, you may have to pay out of pocket for car repairs and medical bills—unless you have this insurance coverage. Car accidents happen everyday in Tampa. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that about 20% of these accidents involve uninsured drives. A recent study
If you rear-end someone in Tampa, it’s not always your fault. Find out how an experienced accident attorney can help your case. Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accident in Tampa. In fact, rear-end accidents in Tampa occur on a daily basis. While it may seem obvious who is at
3 Things to NEVER Do After a Car Accident in Tampa Bay
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– The actions you take after a car accident in Tampa are important. Don’t risk your chance for compensation by making these 3 mistakes Car accidents in Tampa happen every day. While being involved or injured in a car accident can be traumatizing, the steps you take post-collision can significantly impact your right for full
Tampa Roadways Face Perfect Storm this Holiday Season
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How record-setting traffic, truck driver shortages, and the supply chain crisis are causing more accidents and more fatalities It’s the most wonderful time of year, but according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, this holiday season is proving to be the most dangerous—and deadly—for Tampa drivers. Each year during the holiday season, car accidents increase
6 Car Accident Myths Tampa Bay Drivers Should Stop Believing
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___________________________________________________________________________________________ Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard a lot of information about accidents in Tampa Bay that is simply not true. And, in some cases, believing these misconceptions could actually hurt your chances of receiving full insurance coverage for your injuries and damages. If you are involved in an accident in Tampa Bay, we
Fatal Car Accidents Increase in Tampa During the Pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to fewer cars on Tampa roadways, making room for speeders and reckless drivers. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, three people in Tampa were accused of drag racing and arrested for driving as fast as 85 mph in a 45 mph zone. Soon after, a motorcycle going at least
Why Women Have a Higher Risk of Being Seriously Injured in Car Crashes
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New research shows women are 73% more likely than men to suffer a serious injury when they are involved in a car accident. With a growing number of vehicles on the road, car accidents happen every day in Tampa Bay. In fact, I-275 in Hillsborough County is one of the busiest highways in America, with
Food Delivery Services Tied to Rise in Car Crashes in Tampa Bay
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With COVID-19 putting more food delivery drivers on the road, car accidents are increasing across Tampa Across Tampa Bay, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected most aspects of daily life, including how we get our food. Since shelter-in-place orders were issued in March 2020, business for on-demand food delivery apps, such as Uber Eats, Postmates,
The great promise of smart cars is their ability to save lives by replacing human error with intelligent computers. But as cars get smarter and significantly safer, drivers are making dumber decisions. In a new study conducted by State Farm, drivers who use autonomous technology, such as adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assistance, are twice
Left Turn Accidents Account for 60% of All Intersection Collisions
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Driver error accounts for 95% of motor vehicle accidents.1 To some degree, a driver’s decision or behavior is almost always to blame in the event of a crash. Whether texting, tailgating, or speeding, driver errors are risky, unsafe, and can even be fatal. Yet, one of the most dangerous decisions a driver has to make
Rise in Delivery Trucks on Roads Sees Increase in Accidents in Tampa
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We all love the ability to order something online and get it delivered the very next day. Amazon’s FREE and insanely fast delivery services have prompted a shift in how we shop for clothing, furniture, appliances, and groceries. Yet, the online revolution is changing something else: transportation. There are more delivery trucks on the road
Florida has the most uninsured drivers. Everyone needs UM. (Uninsured Motorist coverage)
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According to multiple studies, Florida ranks first in the United States for number of uninsured drivers.1-3 An estimated 5 million Florida drivers either have no insurance or insufficient insurance. This means that if you get into an accident in Florida, there’s about a one in four chance it will be with an uninsured driver. If
I-4 named the most dangerous highway in country. Tampa claims two of it’s most dangerous sections.
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It’s a popular road you take to drive from Tampa to Orlando, but Interstate 4 has another title: the most dangerous highway in the country. According to Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS) data retrieved from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 165 deaths on the 132-mile interstate in the last
Tampa’s electric scooter invasion offers a glimpse of the dangers to come
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There’s an old urban legend, that in 1895, the first two automobiles arrived in an Ohio town, promptly drove down Main Street, and crashed into each other. The new transportation technology was poorly understood and unregulated and, not surprisingly, resulted in disaster. True or not, that story is analogous to what’s currently happening in Tampa
What happens when you don’t buckle up in the back seat?
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For years, there has been this myth that riding in the back seat is less dangerous than the front. However, the truth is that passengers may be eight times as likely to die in a crash if they’re not wearing their seatbelt in the back seat. In 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, reported
What’s one of the most dangerous driver errors? You’re not going to be right.
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We’ve all witnessed it: A driver making a LEFT-HAND turn at an intersection who misjudges the distance and timing of oncoming traffic and just narrowly avoids a collision, often having to emphatically swerve or accelerate. This exact scenario is one of the most common—and dangerous—traffic maneuvers to occur on today’s roadways. According to the US
Improper Passing Leading Cause of Two-Lane Road Fatalities
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Twice as many highway fatalities occur on two-lane roads, according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report reveals that 75% of two-vehicle, head-on collisions occur on undivided two-lane roads—and head-on collisions are disproportionately deadly. One of the leading causes of head-on collisions is failing to pass properly. Passing Other Vehicles
Five Biggest Social Media Mistakes Personal Injury Clients Make!
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Posted by Darrigo & Diaz Today, social media is just a part of everyday life. We wake up and check various channels for the latest news, local updates, and personal content from our friends, family, and work colleagues. Throughout the day, we monitor trending topics and post our own thoughts and photos. At the end
Last month, a Tampa man was walking on the sidewalk of East Hillsborough Avenue around 11 PM, when he stepped onto the road and was hit by a car. The man died at a local hospital. The crash was not a hit-an-run and everyone involve stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. This tragic pedestrian
BACK TO SCHOOL: Is refurbishing a football helmet enough to keep athletes safe?
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The helmet: the last piece of equipment a football player puts on his body before entering a game and, yet, by far the most important. And at a time when sports-related concussion concerns have been heightened by links to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children Linked to ADHD Years Later
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Traumatic brain injuries send over one million children, adolescents and young adults to the emergency room each year. A recent study suggests traumatic brain injuries in children may be linked to an increased risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) years later. In a study reported in JAMA Pediatrics, a research team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical
Did you know that if you’re in a car accident while riding in a Lyft or Uber vehicle, you will most likely be unable to sue the mega ride-share companies? Drivers of Lyft and Uber are independent contractors—not employees. This means that the ride-share companies can completely deny any liability for car accidents involving vehicles
Jennifer Smith doesn’t like the term “accident.” It implies too much chance and too little culpability. A “crash” killed her mother in 2008, she insists, when her car was broadsided by another vehicle while on her way to pick up cat food. The other driver, a 20-year-old college student, ran a red light while talking
Study Ranks Florida Highway as Most Dangerous Interstate in America
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An analysis of interstate fatalities between 2010 and 2015 by Everquote has revealed that Interstate 4 is the most dangerous road in the country. The study analyzed raw data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The analysis revealed that there was an average of 1.41 fatalities per mile during the last six
Truck collisions can be some of the most severe auto accidents on the road. Unfortunately, it is passenger vehicles that bear the brunt of a collision with a tractor-trailer, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. These accidents are almost always entirely preventable, and usually arise out of some form of negligence – meaning that
The Truth About “Full Coverage” Auto Insurance in Florida
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What Is “Full Coverage” Auto Insurance? You’ve probably heard the term “full coverage insurance.” You might think it accurately describes what the insurance company will pay in the event of an auto accident, but you would be wrong. Full coverage insurance policies do not exist in Florida. What you were sold by the insurance company
Walking is a great way to get around, especially in sunny Florida. Sadly, statistics reveal that Florida is the deadliest state for pedestrians, with the most dangerous cities to walk in being Tampa, Orlando, Clearwater, and Jacksonville. Many of these accidents are the result of careless drivers who fail in their duty to operate their
IIHS Reveals Car Headlights May Not Be Effective Enough
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An alarming report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that a great number of cars have headlights that do not perform as they should. The IIHS is well known for their crash testing, which checks if car safety features work properly to ensure occupants are protected in the event of a collision. In their
Nissan Recalls 47,000 Cars Due to Defective Brakes
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Nissan has issued a recall of almost 47,000 of their electric vehicles (LEAF) due to defective brake system. U.S safety regulators have confirmed the problem is inside the cars’ electronic brake booster. “During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the
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