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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, held each November, reminds us of the serious risks associated with drowsy driving. About 1 in 25 adults admit to falling asleep while driving. Many more acknowledge driving while overly tired, which can lead to serious and fatal car accidents. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 6,400 people die each year...

St. Petersburg has seen an alarming rise in pedestrian accidents, prompting local authorities to take action. According to a recent report by Fox 13 News, police in St. Petersburg will be stepping up their presence on the streets in an effort to curb bicycle and pedestrian accidents. "We do what we can to be out...

Pedestrian accidents frequently happen at intersections in Hillsborough County, and one of the most dangerous is North Rome Avenue and West Columbus Drive in West Tampa, according to a recent ABC Action News report. "My biggest fear… is this intersection," Tampa resident David Green said in an interview with ABC Action News. "It's just a bad...

We see it every day on Florida roads: drivers traveling at dangerous speeds. Across the U.S., speeding resulted in 12,151 traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That accounts for 29% of all traffic fatalities. In Florida, speeding and aggressive driving caused 396 fatalities and 850 serious injuries during the same year....

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Tampa, according to a new study that blames bad road design and other factors for the continued increase in pedestrian fatalities. According to the study, Tampa is now ranked 8th in the country for the most pedestrian deaths nationwide. “The shape of our roads and the way that...

Florida's roads pose major risks for teen drivers, especially during the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," which falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Research from AAA and The Florida Safe Teen Driving Coalition shows a major uptick in serious and fatal car accidents involving teen drivers during this period. As of May 2024, over...

Due to a lack of physical barriers protecting the rider, such as seatbelts and airbags, motorcycle accidents are typically more severe than other types of motor vehicle collisions. A Tampa law enforcement officer known as "Officer Dan" discusses the importance of motorcycle safety in an interview with Fox 13. With May designated as Motorcycle Safety...

Every April, the car accident attorneys at Armando Personal Injury Law recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Since the advent of cell phones and other technology, distracted driving has become a widespread problem across Florida and the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 3,308 people lost their lives nationwide due to distracted...

Accidents are a common cause of head and brain injuries March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the latest “developments for the brain injury community,” according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), one of the nationwide organizations leading this month-long educational campaign. However, what many people...

What improvements did Tampa make to prevent pedestrian accidents? Tampa’s Vision Zero program has helped reduce traffic fatalities in the city and received national praise for its effective use of federal funds to create structures that have helped prevent pedestrian accidents and other types of motor vehicle accidents in Tampa. "While even one death is...