Tampa Bay Legal Blog

Any time you are injured in a car accident, the first thing you should do is be checked by a doctor. Even if you think you haven’t been hurt, pain can show up much later, indicating an injury that wasn’t evident initially. The next step is to contact your insurance…

Due to Florida’s wonderful weather, boating can be enjoyed year-round. From June through September the boating season really booms, with many seasoned and new boat owners enjoying the water. For new as well as long-time boat owners, following safety precautions is necessary for everyone to be safe and prevent accidents….

Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle knows how much fun it is. Cruising down the road with the wind in your face is exhilarating, but also dangerous. Data shows that someone riding a motorcycle is 28 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than someone in a car. Motorcyclists and…

What Are Symptoms of a Spinal Injury? When someone has an acute spinal cord injury, they can have any number of different symptoms. One thing that determines how it will manifest is where on the spinal column the injury is located, as different parts of the spine have nerves going to…

There are many situations in driving where one car should let another car pass or go first. If there weren’t laws governing right of way, the number of accidents would increase because many drivers would not give any right of way. Even with current laws in place, there are more…

How Much Could I Receive for My Case? There are several factors used to determine what your case is worth. The value of your case is based on what your actual damages are. Damages can be broken down into two categories – economic and non-economic. Economic damages are: Medical bills already…

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, the first step to take after being checked out medically is to talk to our personal injury lawyer to see if you have the basis for a lawsuit. One of the first things that will need to be determined is who was…

Millions of people are injured in auto accidents across our country every year. Unfortunately, fatalities often happen. Although you can’t control the carelessness of other drivers on the road, there are things you can do to help keep you and your family safer. In order to avoid losing your life or suffering…

It’s an interesting fact that the most common injuries in motorcycle accidents aren’t to the head, but to the legs or feet. This may be because a high percentage of riders wear helmets to protect their head and brain, but they don’t always wear clothing or shoes that will protect their lower…

Pedestrians and bicyclists are vulnerable on our nation’s streets and sidewalks. Every year, hundreds of pedestrians and bicyclists are killed in accidents with automobiles or other vehicles. In 2017 almost 6,000 pedestrians were fatally injured, along with almost 800 bicyclists, accounting for 18.2% of traffic deaths. These numbers aren’t going…