Tech enthusiasts are usually the first people to hop in line for the newest, most advanced smartphones, but they are not alone in their excitement. In fact, you might not even know anyone who does not own a smartphone. It might also be hard to find someone...
Year: 2019
Why is drunk driving such a problem over the holidays?
It probably would not take statistics to demonstrate to Florida residents that drunk driving is rather common around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.Many people have probably heard police departments in the greater Tampa area warn residents that they will be on...
Bridge accident closes Tampa road; causes serious injuries
An accident on the Interstate 275 Howard Frankland Bridge left one person dead and one person with serious injuries. The bridge also had to be closed in one direction for hours while authorities investigated the accident.The accident apparently involved a failed lane...
Another study shows distracted driving laws are having low impact
Like most other states, texting and driving is prohibited in Florida, and Florida also has legal restrictions on motorists using a hand-held phone while behind the wheel. However, the problem with drivers in the Tampa area and throughout the country being distracted...
Your rights after an accident involving a commercial vehicle
One moment you may be driving down the road, perhaps going out to buy groceries or head into the office, and the next you may see a large semitrailer barreling toward you. Large commercial trucks are heavier and larger than regular vehicles, often causing...
What is a common carrier?
While most people don't think of them as such, any Tampa resident who has traveled on a bus, in a taxi or taken some other form of public transportation has likely traveled on a common carrier.Basically, a common carrier is any business, or individual, which offers to...
Rear-end accidents are plaguing the area’s highways
A previous post on this Florida blog talked about how distracted driving remains a serious problem in Florida. The latest headlines in the news only demonstrate this point, as two recent accidents on local highways may both wind up being attributed to distracted or...
Impaired driving happens well before a person reaches .08% BAC
Most people are aware of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, yet alcohol-related car crashes continue to be a major problem on Florida roads. Around 10,000 people die in these types of accidents each year, and it may be because people often underestimate...
Drowsy driving is a bigger problem than many think
If you have ever gotten behind the wheel while a little sleepy, you are not alone. Every driver has been tired while operating a vehicle at some point, but there is a difference between being a little sleepy and dangerously fatigued. Overly tired drivers can be...
Report: distracted driving remains a deadly problem
While Florida and other jurisdictions have continuing to take measures against texting and driving, it seems that, at least according to recent statistics, distractions behind the wheel continue to be a deadly problem on the roads. According to the National Highway...