By Frank Charles Miranda | Published January 15, 2021 | Posted in Tampa Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: commercial trucks, independent contractor, trucking accidents |
Florida’s busy roads are the sites of hundreds of crashes every year involving heavy commercial trucks. These massive vehicles cause serious injuries and fatalities when they strike cars, motorcycles or pedestrians. In the aftermath of a truck wreck, injured victims and their families face extraordinary medical bills, the prospect of buying a new vehicle, the Read More
Read MoreFor many Floridians, there’s nothing better than hitting the open road on a motorcycle. It’s a unique feeling of freedom that you just can’t get from behind the wheel of a car. But motorcycles come with their own set of dangers. There are no seatbelts, no roll cages and no airbags to help cushion the Read More
Read MoreIn the moments after a motor vehicle crash, it can be difficult to gather your thoughts and understand what to do and not to do. Still, there are many seemingly small things you can say or do that could affect an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit that stems from the wreck. Here are some Read More
Read MoreCommercial and residential property owners have a duty of care to those who have the legal right to be on their premises. That means they are responsible for taking the necessary steps to fix and prevent potentially dangerous conditions on their properties. When owners of businesses and private residences fail to maintain safe premises, slip Read More
Read MoreIf you sustained injuries in a car accident in Florida, you may think that you need to sue the other driver in order to get compensation for medical bills and property damage. But Florida is among a small number of states with a no-fault auto insurance law. That means when a driver in Florida is Read More
Read MoreBusinesses are only as successful as the contracts that bind their operations. While many business owners consider drafting contracts and negotiating them to be tedious, smart business owners know it’s important to pay attention to every detail. Each and every word matters and will influence the contract’s interpretation and legality. Both parties involved in a Read More
Read MoreMany people find it difficult to think about what will happen to their estates after they die. Some are consumed by planning for the immediate future, whether it’s purchasing a new car, scheduling a vacation or buying a home. Others just don’t want to face the fact that their lives will eventually come to an Read More
Read MoreDespite Florida spending millions of dollars on education and public safety campaigns, the state is home to hundreds of pedestrian deaths every year, many of which result from car accidents. According to an ABC Action News review conducted earlier this year, which reviewed data covering the Tampa Bay area, at least one pedestrian is hit Read More
Read MoreFlorida’s sunshine, beaches and low taxes attract retirees who are happy to leave their parkas and snow shovels behind in exchange for year-round warmth and worry-free condo living. The golden years, however, can be anything but for Florida seniors who become victimized by Florida’s guardianship laws. These laws allow anyone to petition the court for Read More
Read MoreThe Tampa area is particularly beautiful this time of year, with spring and summer bringing peak tourism to our white sand beaches and family-friendly theme parks. Unfortunately, an influx of vacationers adds to traffic on already heavily traveled roads, and that increase can lead to a car or motorcycle accident for residents and tourists alike, Read More
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