An accident that involves a large truck is more likely to be fatal than a collision between two passenger vehicles. As Tampa Bay residents know well, trucks are heavier and more powerful than other vehicles. This difference in weight and power makes a truck an...
Year: 2013
Top Florida theme parks report injuries
The city of Tampa is well known for its great weather and recreational offerings. Many visit the city to enjoy the beautiful climate along with the city's amazing theme parks. However, these parks can easily become sites of premises liability incidents.Recent reports...
County settles with family of wrongful death victim
Inmates requiring medical attention in Tampa should get as much help as possible. Sadly, this isn't the case, claims a recent wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and a private medical care company.A 51-year-old man was...
Man allegedly crashes into Tampa woman on July 4, then flees
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is popular for many people in Tampa, Florida. It is an opportunity to celebrate national unity with friends and family. It is also one of those times in the year when major car accidents occur, unfortunately.In nearby Riverview, a...
Young motorcyclist in serious condition after accident
A recent accident on U.S. Highway 41 in Manatee County has left one motorcyclist seriously injured and a car driver facing a charge of violating the motorcyclist's right of way.The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a van driven by a 48-year-old Bradenton man...
Shorter hours imposed on truckers to prevent truck accidents
Drivers in the Tampa area know that there can be devastating consequences brought on by accidents involving large commercial trucks and smaller vehicles. The weight disparity between the vehicles can result in very severe collisions, ultimately leading to serious...
Pedestrian hit by three cars dies near Orlando
An unidentified woman was struck three times by three different motor vehicles on a recent Sunday morning in Orlando and died as a result of her injuries, according to Florida Highway Patrol investigators.The pedestrian apparently was walking across Orange Blossom...
Florida semitruck accident causes explosions and closes road
Trucks are a constant sight on most highways between urban centers. They present a constant threat to other vehicles because of their size, but they become a genuine cause for concern when drivers or trucking companies are negligent. A recent semitruck accident that...
Pedestrian mistaken for deer in Florida fatal hit-and-run
A hit-and-run accident can happen in a blink of an eye. It is not something that is generally planned by the person who ends up causing the accident and then driving away from the accident scene. Yet, in that single instant, a life can be taken, and a negligent driver...
Motorcyclist injured in a hit-and-run accident in Florida
Florida weather is perfect for motorcycle riding. However, as more and more bikers share the road with motor vehicles, the chances of a motorcycle accident also increase. A 55-year-old man on a motorcycle was involved in a hit-and-run accident near Tampa Bay, Florida....