Residents of the greater Hillsborough area who have heard of sleep apnea may think of it as a condition that causes people to snore. They may even recognize that those with this condition may need to wear a mask at night to help them breathe better.What some might not...
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Taxis, buses and limos are held to a high standard
Residents of Tampa put a lot of trust in the drivers of limos, buses, taxis and other forms of commercial mass transit, This even includes the relatively new ride-share companies that are now common in Florida, like Uber and Lyft.Sadly, it sometimes turns out that...
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...
Trucker fatigue is a common, serious problem
Although there are rules in place that require many if not most truckers to take periodic breaks from driving, trucker fatigue is still a very serious, and all too common, problem on the roads of the Tampa area and in other parts of Florida.One statistic suggests that...
Dump truck accident injures three children
A dump truck driver traveling on U.S highway 301 collided head on with a passenger car, injuring three children from the greater Tampa area, resulting in injuring one them critically. The other two children were listed in serious condition. The woman who was driving...
We handle difficult commercial vehicle accident cases
Bus accidents and other accidents involving large commercial vehicles are quite likely to leave at least one person seriously injured.For one, the size difference between a commercial vehicle and a private passenger vehicle is significant, meaning that the smaller...
Area on record pace for number of school bus accidents
Unfortunately, the greater Tampa area is on a record-setting pace this year with respect to the frequency of school bus accidents, with many area counties seeing a marked increase in the number of these types of accidents. Hillsborough County, for instance, is on pace...
Commercial vehicle accidents can be complex in Florida
When a commercial vehicle is involved in a traffic accident, matters can be more complicated than in crashes between passenger vehicles. This is because commercial vehicles may be regulated by overlapping state and federal laws. Thus, when a commercial vehicle...
What to do when your rideshare trip results in an injury
You had a long week at school. In between classes and work, you had to study and write that paper. You were tired and just wanted to let loose for a night. As the weekend approached, you made plans with your friends. You decided to meet up for dinner and then have...
What is a common carrier and what if I am injured by one?
Victims may suffer serious injuries and harm in a bus accident or other commercial vehicle accident. Buses, and some other forms of public transportation, such as trains, planes and taxis, are referred to as "common carriers." Common carriers transport goods and...