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Drivers taking prescription drugs and certain over-the-counter medications can put others at risk of being involved in a serious car accident, according to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “Impaired driving is often associated with alcohol or illegal drug use, but over-the-counter or prescription medications can also compromise your ability...

Car accidents are common in Florida, which could be because the state has some of the most careless drivers in the country. That's according to a recent study that ranked Florida in the top 10 states with the "Most Irresponsible Drivers." NBC News Channel 8 in Tampa reported on the study this year by SmartAsset....

In Florida, hundreds of pedestrians died last year U.S. pedestrian fatalities reached a 40-year high in 2021, according to recent pedestrian accident statistics compiled by the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration (GHSA). “Tragically, a first glimpse at preliminary data for the first six months of 2021 reveals the upward trend is continuing,” the GHSA said in...

Hillsborough County has been a hotspot for motorcycle crashes Motorcyclists continue to be over-represented in fatal motor vehicle accidents - and the rate of deadly incidents is increasing. Tampa and the Tampa Bay region have significant experience with motorcycle accidents, too. Last month, there were two serious collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles just on...

There are many safety concerns about the busy roadway that serves Tampa A proposed improvement project being considered for U.S. Route 301 in Hillsborough County, Florida, would hopefully reduce traffic congestion and prevent car accidents on the busy route connecting Hillsborough and Pasco counties. “That road — it definitely needs widening,” local resident Raymond Smith...

A Tampa car accident lawyer explains what FDOT is doing about the problem Wrong-way crashes continue to be the cause of many car accident fatalities. In an analysis from the AAA Foundation for Traffic reported from an article by the AAA Newsroom, between 2015 and 2018, there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way crashes. That is...

A Tampa car accident lawyer breaks down the reasons why Every year, people suffer serious injuries from car accidents in Tampa, across Hillsborough County, and throughout Florida. Many times, those injuries are fatal. A car crash can have a life-changing impact on victims and their families. That’s why state governments and advocacy groups continually work...

A Tampa Car Accident Lawyer Discusses the Dangers Parking lots and parking garages in Hillsborough County can be dangerous. You might think otherwise because vehicles are moving much slower, but they still pose a risk to the health and lives of drivers and pedestrians, especially during the busy holiday shopping season. A car accident that...

A Tampa car accident lawyer reveals the tragic facts If you’ve ever thought that commuting hours are a dangerous time in Hillsborough County in Florida, you’re right. In fact, it’s the deadliest large county for commuters in the United States—but why? Unfortunately, We’re No. 1 When it comes to traffic fatalities in large counties (a...

A Tampa car accident attorney explains why these highways are so dangerous Two highways in Hillsborough County, Florida – Interstate 75 and US Route 41 – are among the top 10 most dangerous roads in the United States, according to a recent car accident study conducted by Value Penguin. So how bad is the problem...