Our law firm explains why so many auto accidents happen in Florida’s 3rd largest city If car accidents seem common in Tampa, Florida, it’s not just your imagination. The city was recently ranked the 4th worst in the country for motor vehicle accidents. And the city’s drivers have the dubious distinction of being ranked the...
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S.R. 408 speed limit is going up from 55 to 60 mph
Is driving faster in Orlando actually less dangerous? Officials at the Central Florida Expressway Authority think so. They have raised the speed limit along State Route 408 from 55 mph to 60 mph to improve safety. But does their plan make any sense? 60 is the new 55 If you traveled along State Route 408...
Read MoreDriving safely through Florida work zones
An experienced car accident lawyer reveals what drivers in Tampa need to know From routine maintenance on bridges to the installation of wrong-way detection devices on interstate ramps, the Florida Department of Transportation has a long list of road construction projects that will require drivers in Hillsborough County to travel through work zones. Road construction...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I Was Hit by a Commercial Vehicle?
In Florida, accidents involving commercial vehicles kill 1 person every 1 hour and 48 minutes, according to state data. And 1 person is injured in a crash with a commercial vehicle just under every 9 minutes in the Sunshine State. The risk of commercial vehicle crashes is so high it’s important for you to...
Read MoreArguments Insurance Companies Make After A Car Accident
Insurance company representatives are very good at appearing friendly. That’s part of their job. Never forget, though, that they are not on your side. The company’s primary goal when investigating an accident is to protect their bottom line. The best way their investigators can achieve this is by shifting liability for an accident – and,...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do After Being Rear-Ended?
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Rights It happens in a moment: you're stopped at an intersection and a distracted driver slams into the back of your car. What you do right after your crash can have big implications for your future, so it's important to proceed carefully. If you were in a...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If An Uber or Lyft Driver Causes My Car Accident?
Tampa car accident lawyer explains how to obtain compensation for your crash Millions of people regularly use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. On average, Uber provides roughly 40 million rides each month nationwide, according to recent statistics. Worldwide, Uber provided 6.9 billion rides last year, according to Business of Apps. While people use Uber...
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect When Pursuing A Car Accident Claim?
If you were involved in a collision, you may be faced with high medical bills and the cost to repair your car. You also may be advised by your doctor to take time off from work and avoid certain activities. You may be wondering how you will make ends meet while you recover. The good...
Read MoreCan You Sue a Nursing Home for Wrongful Death?
An experienced Tampa nursing home abuse attorney explains Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy, but if someone you love dies in a nursing home or assisted living facility due to abuse or neglect, trying to cope with that loss and hold the negligent facility accountable can be overwhelming. Cases involving...
Read MoreWhat Tampa and St. Petersburg Families Need to Know About COVID-19 and Nursing Home Abuse
Our experienced Tampa nursing home abuse lawyers explain what you need to know The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has led to one staggering headline after another. But last week brought what might be the most shocking realization. An estimated one-third of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths have affected nursing home residents or workers, according to data released by the U.S....
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