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Figuring out who is liable in an accident involving mass transit can be complex. Common carriers such as buses, railroads, airlines and taxi services owe the highest duty of care to their passengers — unlike regular drivers who are held to a standard of reasonable care. A common carrier’s failure to adhere to this duty may constitute negligence. There can…
A 21-year-old Land O’ Lakes man was killed while riding his motorcycle on North Dale Mabry Highway after an SUV turned into his path, colliding with him. The man was reported to have suffered fatal injuries, despite having worn a helmet. The recent accident shows that helmets aren’t always enough to protect bikers from fatality. Under Florida’s helmet law, bikers…
Because of their size and weight, trucks can be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road — especially when they are making U-turns. Although truck drivers should not make uncontrolled U-turns without a spotter to guide them, these types of conditions are not always present. When proper safety measures are not in place to make U-turns, the risk…
If 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 injured in an auto accident,…
Despite 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 per day while walking on…
The 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, sometimes to tragic effect. If…
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including road conditions, drivers who are drunk or distracted, and bad weather. But aggressive driving in good conditions by a sober, focused driver can be equally dangerous. You know the type — those following too closely, weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on the brakes. Two studies by GasBuddy — one…
If your Tampa commute seems endless, you may wonder if it’s actually getting worse or if you’re just tired of the same drive to work day in and day out. But if you have been making the same commute for the last few years, it may well be several minutes longer than when you started. Two studies show that commutes…
Gathering evidence might not be the first thing on your mind if you’ve been in an auto accident, but if no one requires urgent medical care, it pays to start collecting information immediately. Obtaining the telephone number of a witness or taking a picture at the scene might be the difference between a favorable result and an outcome that worsens…
A parent’s worst nightmare is to receive a call that their teen is involved in an accident. Although accidents are common for all drivers, teenagers are in a category all their own when it comes to auto accidents and personal injury. Let’s face it teens today have more distractions than any other generation before them. Mobile phones, studio quality stereos,…