Tampa Bay Personal Injury knowledgebase

Crashes caused by wrong way drivers are not uncommon in the Tampa Bay area. Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties are among the top counties in Florida for wrong way driver crashes. The Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles found in that in 2015, Florida had 1,490 wrong-way crashes and 96 fatalities. The report stated […]

If you have been in a car accident, the other driver’s insurance company will request all previous and current medical information. If you have a prior condition or injury that has been aggravated by the accident, you deserve compensation for the new pain. However, the insurance company may try to pay out as little as […]

Many of us have had a traffic ticket at some point in our lives. Usually it is due to a small mistake or misjudgment. It may seem minor, and you may want to just pay the citation and get it out of the way. However, it could be costing you more than you realize. Is […]

Cell phones are everywhere these days. 95% of the United States population owns a cell phone, and many have it on them at all times to conveniently check messages, emails, and social media. This instant connection to friends and information becomes an addiction that is sometimes hard to put down. But there are times when […]

Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming. Directly after a collision you are most likely shaken up, perhaps injured and a little scared. How do you know whether or not you need a lawyer? What are the long-term effects of this accident? There’s no way to know exactly what will happen at this […]

Cases of drivers under the influence of drugs in Tampa Bay have been increasing exponentially in recent years. Illegal drugs as well as legal prescription drugs can all inhibit a driver, from slowing a driver’s reaction time to affecting coordination and motor skills. A drugged driver is a dangerous driver. Fatal crashes caused by drivers […]

We’ve all heard stories about people falling asleep at the wheel, and the often tragic results. But driving while tired can greatly increase the chances of an accident as well. According to the CDC, driving while fatigued can drastically slow driver reaction times for sudden braking or steering, and make it harder for the driver […]

How does not wearing a seatbelt affect your Florida car accident case? Learn how comparative negligence can reduce your claim, illustrated by a real court case.

See how Florida cities rank for driving safety based on Allstate’s data. Tampa drivers are 30% more likely to crash than St. Petersburg drivers. Find out where your city stands.

T-bone car accidents (or motorcycle accidents) are also known as side-impact collisions. The video below shows a t-bone car accident that resulted when one driver ran a red light. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zVzXEht1aMEAs you can see, car accidents involving a side-impact collision can be extremely violent and the injuries associated with t-bone car crashes are quite significant. Causes […]

Will filing an uninsured motorist claim raise your insurance rates in Florida? Learn how UM coverage works, what it covers, and why you need it after a car accident.

Soft tissue injuries from car accidents aren’t always minor. Learn about whiplash, herniated discs, and torn ligaments, and why insurance companies downplay these claims.