Tampa Bay Drivers: Have You Checked Your Blinker Fluid?
Tampa Bay Drivers: Have You Checked Your Blinker Fluid? Do you know how many people drive without topping off their blinker fluid? Neither do I, but here in Pinellas County it seems to be a rampant problem. In other counties as well, it has gotten out of hand! You know who I’m talking about, you’ve […]
Defensive Driving Rule Number One: Staying Alert
Defensive Driving Rule Number One: Staying Alert In this series of articles on defensive driving, we will cover a wide range of strategies to help you prevent auto accidents. As many as 9 out of 10 auto accidents can be prevented by effective defensive driving strategies. Developing your defensive driving skills and avoiding accidents will […]
Is the Truck Company Liable for My Accident Injuries?
Is the Truck Company Liable for My Accident Injuries? Employers are generally responsible for the conduct and behavior of their employees while their employees are in the course and scope of employment. However, if the truck driver is an independent contractor, then only the driver may be held liable. Conversely, if the parties have an […]
Florida Drivers Among the Worst in the US?
Florida Drivers Among the Worst in the US? Florida may no longer be the state with the worst drivers in the US, however, it is still ranked in the top 10 for worst drivers. A recent annual report released shows Florida is now ranked number 8 for worst drivers. The report ranked Florida as number […]
Have a Teen Driver in Tampa Bay?
Have a Teen Driver in Tampa Bay? In the US, the leading cause of death for 15-18-year-old teenagers is motor vehicle accidents. Studies show in 2016, over 2000 teenage drivers were involved in fatal car accidents. Last week, a 17-year-old Hernando County girl died as a result of injuries from a crash on US 19 […]
Tampa Bay Car Accident? Don’t Forget to Call the Police!
Tampa Bay Car Accident? Don’t Forget to Call the Police! The role of the responding officer in a personal injury case is to report to the scene of the accident. The officer will often determine fault, write a report and issue traffic tickets if warranted. Although the police report is not normally admissible in the […]
Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death
Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death The core difference between a Wrongful Death action and a Survival action is that while a wrongful death action allows the Estate of the deceased to pursue damages for the death of the victim for the beneficiaries, the survival action allows the Estate to be awarded damages the decedent could […]
I’ve Just Been in an Auto Accident: Do I Need to Replace My Child Car Seat?
Car seats can do an amazing job of protecting children in the event of a car crash. After an auto accident, though, is it safe to continue to use a baby’s car seat, or will you need to replace the seat after an accident occurs? My office hears this question all the time. While we […]
Florida Man Dies from Slip and Fall Accident
Florida Man Dies from Slip and Fall Accident Recently, a Florida man died after a slip and fall accident on Walt Disney World property. A report from the Sherriff’s Office said the man slipped and fell while he was emptying grease and oil from a tractor trailer. A fellow worker attempted to get him out […]
Tampa Bay Back to School Traffic Concerns
Tampa Bay Back to School Traffic Concerns Local drivers are reminded to have continued patience with heavy traffic, stopped vehicles, and children crossing streets near schools. Many local area schools are well aware of the issues and hazards their students, families, and community face as they drop off and pick up children from school each […]