Several previous posts on this blog have discussed the dangers that distracted drivers in the greater Tampa cause for those with whom they share the road.In particular, pedestrians, who are naturally more difficult to notice, can easily fall victim to a distracted...
Month: October 2018
Florida is the home to several dangerous highways
At least according to a recent report, Florida is the home to a disproportionate share of interstates and other federal highways known for being particularly dangerous.For instance, according to this report, the most dangerous highway in the country in terms of...
Decreasing the chance of being involved in a motorcycle accident
Motorcycles have the right to share the road with other Tampa-area drivers, but often, drivers fail to recognize the rights of bikers. Whether it is because of carelessness, lack of experience or outright recklessness, bikers often suffer because of the actions of...
Limo tragedy raises broader safety concerns
By now, most people in the Tampa area who pay attention to the news have probably heard of the horrifically tragic limousine accident in another state.The point of this blog post is not to re-hash those details as families grieve, but to emphasize that the accident...
Tampa residents may be too trusting of auto safety features
Many of the newest vehicles on the market boast of state-of-the-art safety features that are supposed to make both occupants of the vehicle and those with whom they share the road safer.However, a new study suggests that people can be a little too trusting, and at the...
Staged accidents in Tampa area could affect true victims
The Tampa Bay area is a busy and growing location, and that means there are many drivers traveling the roads, trucks delivering goods and tourists navigating unfamiliar streets. With so many people on the road, accidents happen, and people get hurt. If you were hurt...