Recovering from accidents caused by drunk drivers

Florida suffers from hundreds of drunk driving fatalities every year. According to ABC Action News, driving while impaired caused the deaths of 799 Floridians in 2021. The consequences of drunk driving are severe for drivers and their victims. Dealing with the aftermath takes years; unfortunately, lives might never be the same. Penalties for injury and…

Accident prevention tips for delivery drivers

As a delivery driver, you navigate through heavy traffic and congestion. Although your stops are typically short distances apart, the amount of driving you do, where you drive and how often you stop increases your likelihood of a traffic accident. Like most delivery drivers, distractions make you vulnerable…

How to deal with a fatal car accident

Motor vehicle accidents happen every day. Most are fender benders that cause no injury or serious damage. The insurance company of the driver at fault pays for the damages, and everyone goes on with their lives. Unfortunately, more serious accidents also occur…

Phones are not the only distraction in your car

There is a specific element of multitasking that comes with driving a vehicle. From the moment you start your car, you need to think about several things at the same time so that you and the others on the road and in the vehicle can be safe. In some sense, distractions are inevitable. However…

What will I have to prove in court to win compensation for a car accident?

If you suddenly and unexpectedly suffer a horrific car crash, your entire life could change in an instant. Car accidents can result in lasting disabilities that can limit your ability to work and enjoy life like you used to. Medical bills can pile up, and the cost of repairing your vehicle and other property…

3 reasons for growing number of trucking fatalities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released a report, finding that trucking deaths have been rising in recent years – from 786 in 2016 to 843 in 2019. (This number dropped somewhat in 2020, likely due to the lower number of overall vehicles on the road during the pandemic.) The Federal…

5 tips for drivers to avoid a motorcycle accident

May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month in Florida. For car, truck and SUV drivers in Tampa, it’s a much-needed reminder that riders depend on them to watch out and give bikes plenty of space on the road. Too many motorcycle accidents would not have happened if the driver involved had…

Challenges continue after losing a limb in a crash

You may never overcome the loss of a limb, but the adjustments you make just may help you prevail and carry on with your life. Granted, you face plenty of challenges thanks to the negligence of a driver whose car crashed into your motorcycle. However, now, you must look ahead

2 factors that can affect the likelihood of a rollover accident – and its severity

Car accidents happen every day. Rollover crashes can be one of the most devastating types of traffic accidents. A recent rollover crash on Interstate 4 resulted in significant delays for commuters. While details about the vehicle and passengers involved in this accident were not reported…

Safety first: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Every year, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month arrives in May. And every year, drivers must understand that motorcyclists are present on roads and have every right to be there.
Still, every year, many motorcyclists and their passengers sustain serious and even fatal injuries in crashes…