Florida Motorcycle Insurance Claims In Florida, motorcycle owners cannot purchase personal injury protection, also known as PIP or no-fault insurance. This means that you are not entitled to first-party benefits after a crash, such as medical and wage loss benefits. This can be a financial hardship and a barrier to quality medical treatment if you… Read More
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Drivers Beware – PSA on Distractions The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and while many ignore the warnings, the consequences can be devastating. According to the NSC, “There is no safe way to use a cell phone while driving – even hands free. Distracted driving takes many forms, but… Read More
Florida Bicycle Laws: Top 10 Reasons to be a Defensive Cyclist
With over a 140 bicycle accidents in Hillsborough County so far this year, and being an amateur cyclist myself, I believe in taking personal responsibility for my own safety by being a defensive cyclist. Just as we drive cars defensively, let’s ride our bike defensively. Here’s a refresher on the top ten list of Florida… Read More
When to Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
According to Ride Smart Florida, more than 14,000 people were injured in motorcycle crashes during 2015 on Florida roadways. Overall, there are more than 625,000 motorcycles registered in Florida accounting for nearly 4% of all roadway traffic. More frightening statistics Unfortunately, the statistics on the number of accidents is only the beginning of the tale… Read More
5 Causes of Trucking Accidents
Tampa Truck Accident Attorney Hancock Injury Attorneys A passenger vehicle is no match for a big truck. In a collision, sideswipe or rear-end crash, the occupants of the car may suffer severe injuries or death, while the truck driver may be relatively unscathed. If your family member was involved in such a crash, you are probably… Read More
Spring Safety Rules for Pedestrians
As springtime peeks her head out from underneath the snow, the rest of the world seems to follow suit. People who have been trapped indoors for months are ready for sunshine and warmer temperatures. Bikers and walkers take to the streets in search of exercise and fresh air. With the warmer weather comes various dangers… Read More
5 Things to do After a Slip and Fall Injury Accident
Wet floors, torn carpeting, poor lighting and areas with uneven surfaces are just some of the dangerous conditions that cause slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall injury accident or a trip and fall accident can happen at work, in a shopping center, at a pool or just about anywhere. In order to recover damages for slip and… Read More
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
When a motor vehicle accident occurs, especially in pedestrian or bicycling cases, often times a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the outcome. As far as all brain injuries go, one occurs every 9 seconds in the U.S. March is Brain Injury Awareness month and we want to help spread awareness of this issue. As personal… Read More
Is Tampa Safe for Pedestrians & Cyclists?
Tampa Pedestrians & Cyclists Should Be Worried About Their Safety Now, this isn’t all gloomy news. Pedestrian deaths in Hillsborough County did show a decrease last year. Roads have improved, more people are educated on road safety but that is not enough. Across the entire Tampa Bay Region though, the picture is a lot less… Read More
Who is Liable in a Lane-Change Car Accident
Lane-Changing Car Accident Liability Establishing fault in a car accident is usually one of the first things that people want to do after getting into a crash. But usually fault is harder to establish than one might think. Many questions can be asked from “was a blinker used?” to “was someone speeding?”. In lane-changing accidents,… Read More
