Category Archives: Accident lawyer
Injuries on a Neighbor’s Property
Perhaps one of the most difficult and challenging types of injuries to suffer is one that happens on a neighbor’s property. Having great neighbors is a delicate balance that people often spend years trying to manage. No one wants to have disagreements with people who live in close proximity, so it only stands to… Read More »
Deaths on Bayshore Boulevard Highlight the Dangers of Street Racing
Call it youthful indiscretion. Call it ignorance. Whatever you call it, Tampa Police are calling it vehicular homicide. Late last month, a 24-year-old woman was pushing her 21-month-old daughter in a stroller along Bayshore Boulevard on a beautiful sunny day. As she began to cross the street in the crosswalk, a black Mustang struck… Read More »
Five Common Aggressive Driving Behaviors
If you live in the Tampa Bay area, you know aggressive driving can be a real problem. If you are injured by a reckless or aggressive driver in or around the Tampa/St. Pete region, you need skilled legal representation right away. Insurance companies fight hard to avoid liability for the bad actions of their… Read More »
No-Fault Repeal Fails in Florida Senate
Amidst much in-fighting and political debate, Florida’s House passed a repeal of the no-fault insurance law by 88 – 15. However, the bill failed to pass in the Senate, essentially ending the push to return the state to a traditional tort-based insurance system. News reports abound, claiming that the repeal would only help trial… Read More »
Will My Premiums Go Up if I Use My No-Fault Insurance?
Perhaps one of the most frequent questions clients ask Florida car accident attorneys is whether their insurance rates will increase after an accident. While the answer is a bit complicated, there is good news. In general, your rates should not change if the accident is not your fault. Of course, that’s not the end… Read More »
Who is Responsible for an Accident When the Brakes Go Out?
Car crashes happen for many different reasons. There are obvious reasons, such as distractions, alcohol or drug impairment, or just plain carelessness. But there can also be fairly innocent reasons, like bad auto brakes or defective equipment. So, what happens if the other driver claims he or she hit you because the brakes went… Read More »
If you are hurt in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, don’t make these mistakes
A lot of injured individuals make one or more of these mistakes: (1) Delaying care, (2) Changing doctors repeatedly, or (3) Continuing to treat for unrelated conditions under the belief they are related. These are all big mistakes, but they can easily be avoided if you are working with an experienced Clearwater injury lawyer…. Read More »
Florida Still Ranks Among the Worst States for Distracted Driving
Nineteen-year-old Angelina Holloway of Citrus County died after sending a text in April of 2016. She sent a message to her boyfriend while driving home and left the roadway, striking a tree, Fox News reports. According to recent reports, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Department reported that distracted driving accidents were up by 17 percent… Read More »
Five Top Causes of Fatal Car Crashes
On October 2, 2017, yet another fatal car crash took place in Clearwater, when a car became airborne and flipped onto its side. Tampa Bay Times reports that a 52-year-old woman died in the collision. Fortunately, no one else was killed in the collision. This once again underscores just how dangerous it can be… Read More »
Drunk Driver Causes Horrific Accident in Pinellas County
A deadly collision occurred at the intersection of McMullen Booth Road and Curlew Road in Pinellas County. The collision resulted in one person’s death and eight people suffering serious injuries. The collision occurred when the driver of a Dodge Caliber failed to stop at a traffic light on McMullen Booth Road at the intersection… Read More »
