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Stay Safe with These Fourth of July Driving Tips
Go to Stay Safe with These Fourth of July Driving TipsThe summer is marked with patriotic holidays, though the Fourth of July may be the hallmark of the summer. With a focus on the founding of the nation and spectacular celebrations dotting the Tampa Bay area, the Fourth of July is a great time to gather together, whether for backyard grilling or beach fireworks. While…
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What are the best types of Doctors to see after an Auto Accident?
Go to What are the best types of Doctors to see after an Auto Accident?Choosing your doctor can be very difficult when someone is in an auto accident. It becomes even more complicated depending on your injuries. Certainly, someone in a catastrophic accident and who has suffered a catastrophic injury such as brain damage, broken bones or some other extreme injury are much different than what most people receive from…
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Were You In A Car Accident Caused By An Overworked Taxi Driver?
Go to Were You In A Car Accident Caused By An Overworked Taxi Driver?Were you in an auto accident with the taxi driver? You might have seen this news story about the danger that tired and overworked talk to drivers pose to everyone else—the taxi’s passengers, other drivers and their passengers, and innocent bystanders just walking on the sidewalk or crossing the street. You might be surprised to learn…
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It Is Important to Speak to an Attorney Before an Insurance Adjuster
Go to It Is Important to Speak to an Attorney Before an Insurance AdjusterIt is crucial to speak with an attorney first before you speak with any insurance company representative, whether it is the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier or your own. Be very cautious when speaking to an insurance company adjuster. Following an auto crash, please consider the following list of things not to do when you are…
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7 Must Know Issues if Your UBER Driver Gets Into an Accident
Go to 7 Must Know Issues if Your UBER Driver Gets Into an AccidentCurrently, the Florida Legislature is reviewing the nature of the employer/employee relationship at transportation networking companies like UBER. This determination will ultimately affect whether UBER shares the responsibility for any injuries that may occur as the result of an accident involving an UBER vehicle. UBER has lobbied for proposals that would classify the drivers as…
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Distracted Driving Accidents Can Kill
Go to Distracted Driving Accidents Can KillFollow these tips to keep yourself and your passengers safe All it takes is one split second, and life can change forever. When you’re behind the wheel and your eyes leave the road, you’re driving distracted, and that’s dangerous. Driving should not be considered a secondary task; it should be your only task when you…
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How Car Accident Animations Create Powerful Testimony in a Personal Injury Case that Goes to Trial
Go to How Car Accident Animations Create Powerful Testimony in a Personal Injury Case that Goes to TrialEveryone knows the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” This could not be truer than in the courtroom, where animations and diagrams can be powerful tools to prove a case. We recently represented a woman who tragically lost both legs as the result of a car crash. Using physical evidence and witness testimony…
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New Car Seat Law in Florida
Go to New Car Seat Law in FloridaWith 2015 around the corner, I wanted to let you know about a new law that is very important to the safety of your children.It requires that children, up to age 6, be placed in car seats and restrained by a seat belt. Previously, this was only required for children up to three years of…
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What Teen Drivers Need to Know About Auto Safety – Part Two
Go to What Teen Drivers Need to Know About Auto Safety – Part TwoLast week, we discussed some tips to keep new teen driver safe and avoid being in a car accident during their first months on the road. Here are a few additional guidelines to follow: 4) Limit the Number of Passengers A car with three or more passengers quadruples a teen’s risk for having a car…
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What Teen Drivers Need to Know About Auto Safety – Part One
Go to What Teen Drivers Need to Know About Auto Safety – Part OneIt’s a rite of passage that teens look forward to, while parents dread—your son or daughter is ready to drive. And while it’s exhilarating for your teen to experience this new sense of independence, having teen drivers in the family can be a stressful (and expensive) time in your child’s development into adulthood. Additionally, under Florida…
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I’ve Just Been in a Car Accident, What Do I Do Next?
Go to I’ve Just Been in a Car Accident, What Do I Do Next?Being in a Tampa car accident, even a minor one, can be a traumatic experience. The adrenaline, stress, physical strain and financial worry that manifests in an instant is unfortunately, only the beginning of a long process in recovering from this challenging life event. But what should you do immediately after a car crash? Here…
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Tougher Florida Child Safety Seat Law Approved by Legislators to Protect Our Children
Go to Tougher Florida Child Safety Seat Law Approved by Legislators to Protect Our ChildrenAs the summer vacation season begins, I wanted to let you know about a New Law that is very important to the safety of your children. This new Florida child safety seat law approved by legislators requires that children, up to age 6, be placed in car seats and restrained by a seat belt. Previously,…
