AAA recently released findings that drowsy driving occurs in 10% of all crashes. This may not be surprising today. Can you think of an instance where you felt groggy, or sleepy while driving, maybe you even accidentally shut your eyes for a quick second? If you answered no, then either you are lying, or you need… Read More
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Preparing for Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Safety Guide Hurricane Michael is headed towards the state of Florida as a Category 1 storm, however, is predicted to land at a Category 3. This means winds are above 111 MPH. Governor Rick Scott Has already declared a State Of Emergency and has expanded to include Hillsborough County. If Michael continues on its track towards… Read More
Tampa Commute Times Are Getting Longer
Do you find yourself sitting in traffic for longer and longer on your commute? Do you constantly ask yourself how this can be improved? Well, you are not alone. Throughout Hillsborough County and the surrounding areas, commute times ARE getting longer according to recently releases U.S. Census data. On average commuters are spending on average 10 hours… Read More
Driver Alcohol Detection System Could Save Over 7,000 Lives
“Every year in the U.S., drunk driving claims about 10,000 lives and costs approximately $194 billion.” 10,000 lives. Those are deaths that are completely unnecessary and can be easily prevented. There is a new technology being researched under the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program. This technology will automatically detect when a driver… Read More
Driving in Rainy Weather
Driving in rainy weather is dangerous. The Tampa Bay area is no stranger to summer storms, and the occasional hurricane. While it is preferred for drivers to stay off the roads, we understand that that isn’t always an option. To be prepared as possible, here are Hancock Injury Attorneys’ top tips to drive safely in… Read More
Majority of Drivers Don’t Believe that Texting While Driving is Dangerous
Imagine, you are driving to work and you notice that the car in front of you is driving out of the lane. They keep changing their speed or making sudden choices. You look more closely and you realize that they are texting while driving. It is lucky that you are paying attention because another person might… Read More
Florida Has Some of the Worst Drivers in the Country
Why do we always push getting uninsured motorist insurance? Because Florida has the lowest rate of insured drivers in the entire country at 73%. That is over a quarter of drivers on the road that aren’t insured at all. Besides that, Florida recently ranked eighth out of all 50 states for the worst drivers by Smart Asset…. Read More
What to Bring to Your Personal Injury Consultation Appointment
When you schedule your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney, you want to get the most out of that consultation. Even if it is cost-free, the consultation appointment is critical. It is an opportunity for your attorney to get to know your claim – and to determine if it is viable – while allowing… Read More
Best Vehicles for First-Time Parents
Having your first child is an exciting, busy time in life. Something to consider in addition to buying a safe car seat and stroller is buying a new car that will keep your little one as safe and protected as possible. Cars.com made a list of the best cars to buy for families, and shockingly there is… Read More
Back to School Safety
Going back to school is a time of fresh beginnings and learning new things, as well as becoming reacquainted with old friends. As summer draws to a close and autumn begins, the thrill of playing the day away is soon replaced by the need to buckle back down for another year of studying. While stocking… Read More
