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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...

A new law recently went into effect in Florida, and another one is being considered, which will hopefully prevent car accidents in the future. In general, these new traffic laws focus on highway drivers who remain in the passing lane, forcing other drivers to pass them on the right, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. Florida's...

What Are Your Legal Options if you get hit by a drunk driver in Tampa? The holiday season should ideally be a time of joy and celebration. However, it's often tainted by a disturbing trend – an increase in car accidents caused by drunk drivers in Florida and throughout the country. This period experiences some...

Car accident fatalities have been rising in Florida. In an effort to reduce the number of fatal car accidents in Florida, state officials plan to take a different, more proactive approach to reducing the number of motor vehicle accident fatalities, according to a recent WUSF news story about Florida's new Safe System Approach. "The main...

The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals a promising decline in traffic fatalities for the fifth consecutive quarter. During the first half of 2023, 19,515 car accident deaths happened across the United States. This figure represents a decrease of 3.3% compared to the 20,190 fatalities recorded during the first half...