According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, a combination of alcohol, marijuana or any other drugs can impair a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle because they diminish coordination, judgment and reaction time. A driver who has been using cocaine or methamphetamine or a combination of the two is likely to drive aggressively…. Read More
Hancock Injury Attorneys Blog
Free Car Insurance Evaluation at Taste of Carrollwood in Tampa!
Here is the typical story: A potential client calls us and says they were injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence. We meet with them, get all of their information and open their case. A day or so later we confirm that the person who hat them has no insurance coverage to… Read More
Guide to Gasparilla 2020- Part Two
Gasparilla Safety, Parking & Street Closures Yo Ho, me hearties! Ready for the Gasparilla parade this weekend? Read part one of our Gasparilla Guide to get the details! In this part, we will tell you everything you need to know about street parking, road closures and staying safe on Gasparilla. Nearly half a million people… Read More
Guide to Gasparilla 2020- Part One
Gasparilla 2020 Information The Gasparilla Pirate Fest is underway in Tampa Bay! Saturday, January 25 will be the invasion and the day parade. We want to give you all the facts about the parade, so you can plan ahead and have a fun, safe day. Times: The “Invasion” of Jose Gasparilla: The Jose Gasparilla Pirate… Read More
What is Gap Insurance & Why do you Need it?
Gap Insurance & If You Need It So the first question to answer is, what is “Gap Insurance”? Gap insurance, or gap protection, covers the difference between what you owe on your car and how much the car is worth. Do I need Gap Insurance? Not everyone needs gap insurance. Gap coverage is mainly used on… Read More
New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay – Safety and What’s Next After a Car Accident
A new decade is days away, and there’s plenty to do in and around Tampa to bring it in. Many people opt for being on the water. By heading out a half of a mile or a mile, fireworks can be seen from just about every direction on Tampa Bay. The Yacht Starship is cruising… Read More
Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents Rising
Quick Deliveries at the Expense of Increased Truck Accidents According to a recent report by ProPublica and story by the New York Times, Amazon’s delivery contractors have been involved in more than 60 known crashes and make up at least 10 known deaths since 2015. With more and more Amazon delivery trucks on the road… Read More
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for a Car Accident in Florida?
Florida is one of a minority of no-fault insurance states in the country. If a person registers a car anywhere in the state, he or she is required to have a minimum of $10,000 of personal injury protection insurance coverage. Should the policyholder or other covered person get injured in an auto accident, their auto… Read More
Can you Sue a Boat Driver for a Personal Injury in Florida?
We all know that most drivers have auto insurance, which is required by law in Florida. But what about your boat? If you get into a boat accident, does your auto policy cover that? If you’re the one injured, can you sue a boat driver? Florida auto insurance policies don’t cover boating accidents, which means… Read More
Rear-End Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers in St. Pete, FL
As per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving occurs when a driver participates in any activity that diverts him or her from driving safely. Some of those activities include talking on a cell phone, texting while driving, using an infotainment center, eating, smoking or even attending to personal grooming. The U.S. Centers… Read More
