A recent annual report stated that the number of pedestrian fatalities around the county hovered just under 6,000. With 5,984 deaths reported, the number of deaths stayed static over the last year after showing marked increases in both 2016 and 2015.While it will take...
Florida readers know there are many dangerous habits and behaviors that could lead to an increased chance of a car accident. While drunk driving and distracted driving may top your list, there is growing concern over drowsy driving. Drowsy drivers can be quite...
Although expected to survive the accident, a boy who was running in a neighborhood in the Tampa area suffered broken bones and had to be taken to the hospital after getting hit by a car traveling through the area.According to authorities, the boy darted in front of a...
There is a significant number of elderly drivers in the state of Florida. Our state is a popular place to retire, and many people live in the state half a year to escape harsh temperatures farther north. But are elderly drivers making Florida roads more dangerous? A...
A previous post on this blog talked about the dangers speeding truck drivers present to other motorists in the Hillsborough and other parts of the Tampa area. Not only do drivers who speed have less of a chance of being able to stop for an accident, but, should they...
Although many drivers in the Tampa area are likely tempted to speed, particularly if they are running late for an appointment or are just eager to get home from work after a long day.In particular, drivers of large commercial vehicles, who often are under a time...
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Florida and across the country, according to recent statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association. It appeared that in 2016, for the first time in 20 years, the total number of pedestrian deaths would top 6,000, which...
Police investigated a recent accident involving several vehicles on a busy street in the Tampa area which sent three people to the hospital, although initial reports were that the victims' injuries showed no apparent signs of being serious.According to police, a...
It is a sad reality that in many cases, a drunk driver is also a driver who either does not carry automobile insurance at all or has only the minimum coverage which is no where near enough to pay compensation to victims after the intoxicated driver causes serious...
Tampa-area residents may be aware of the massive airbag recall initiated by the Japanese company Takata. This recall and the public's awareness of the safety issues that could arise due to faulty airbags has been ongoing for awhile, but recently, the company expanded...
