Florida headlines say auto insurers are “giving back” nearly $1 billion. Here’s what that really means, and how recent tort changes affect crash victims. Why the $1B “Refunds” Are Happening It’s not generosity, it’s the law! Florida’s Excess Profits statute says if an auto insurer earns above a legal profit threshold over a three-year period,...
Read MoreWhen the System Let Her Down, Armando Personal Injury Law Stepped in To Fight On an ordinary night in Tampa, Liv was doing something countless people do every day: walking to dinner. She was just a few steps into a crosswalk when a driver made a fast right turn, hit her, and changed her life...
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It may not feel dramatic until it happens to you: you’re driving along I-4 or leaving Ybor City, and in the blink of an eye, someone slams into your rear bumper. Today, there were two reported rear-end crashes between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m.—one leaving Ybor approaching I-4, another on I-4 West heading toward I-275....
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Understanding Your Rights with Help from a Tampa Pedestrian Accident Lawyer After a serious pedestrian accident injury, victims and their families are often left with more questions than answers—especially when it comes to who’s legally responsible. In Florida, determining fault isn’t always straightforward. Even if a driver clearly hit someone in a school zone, insurance...
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A Tampa Bicycle Accident Lawyer Explains Why These Bike Crashes Happen in Florida Bicycle accidents often occur in Tampa and throughout Florida. In fact, Florida consistently has more bicycle accidents than any state in the country. Recently, Florida was ranked the deadliest state for cyclists based on the number of bicycle accident fatalities. In addition,...
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Biker’s Arm Is One of the Most Misunderstood Motorcycle Injuries A can come unexpectedly and result in devastating injuries. One of them is biker’s arm, which happens when a biker is thrown off balance and instinctively reaches out with their arms to protect themselves. While helmets protect the head, arms, and shoulders, they often take...
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How Effective Are In-Car Distraction Alerts? Why Technology Might Help Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents Subaru drivers aren’t just tolerating their cars’ Subaru DriverFocus distraction alert system; most are actually keeping it switched on and saying it makes them safer. That’s the big takeaway from a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study, which looked...
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Tampa, Florida, continues to grapple with serious safety concerns after two fatal incidents—one in Downtown Tampa and another in South Tampa—claimed the lives of a bicyclist and a pedestrian. As tragic headlines become more common, residents are questioning whether enough is being done to protect people walking or biking through busy roads and intersections...
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Florida’s recent crackdown on crosswalk murals has sparked concern among Tampa parents, especially around schools like Plant High School. These murals were more than just public art—they acted as a visual cue for drivers and a safety net for students walking or biking to school. At Armando Personal Injury Law, our experienced Tampa pedestrian accident...
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How a Routine Turn Turned Catastrophic on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa A recent crash on Hillsborough Avenue in the Town ‘n’ Country area has highlighted the dangers posed by large commercial trucks navigating crowded retail corridors in Tampa. Near Bay Port Colony—just outside Westchase—an SUV was crushed under the trailer of an 18-wheeler as the...
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