Tampa Bay Legal Blog

Those of us who own dogs know what wonderful pets they can be and how much happiness a dog can bring to a family. Sometimes, however, a dog can cause injury to another person and the owner is left wondering whether they will be held responsible for the damages caused….

Bicycling is popular in Florida, not only as a fun, inexpensive mode of transportation, but also as a great way to get exercise. Many people love to ride because it’s a good way to be outdoors and view scenery up close. However, it can be dangerous if you don’t know…

If you or someone you know has sustained a brain injury, they should contact us immediately. Our brain injury lawyers can give you advice in a free consultation about whether to pursue damages for the injury. Brain Injury Side Effects Damage to blood vessels –  Blood vessels in the brain can sustain damage…

We’ve known for a long time that when motorcycle riders wear a good helmet, the numbers of deaths and head injuries from motorcycle accidents goes down significantly. According to research published by Johns Hopkins a few years ago, wearing a helmet also reduces the risk of suffering a spinal cord injury to…

You should think twice before you send a text while driving in Florida because it could cost a lot of money. On July 1, 2019, a new law went into effect that makes it illegal to text while driving in the state. In 2016, there were almost 50,000 accidents caused by…

The grace period for golf cart drivers to not receive tickets for texting while driving expired on January 1, 2020. The new laws went into effect July 1, but the Florida Highway Patrol gave a grace period of six months where drivers would only receive a warning instead of a…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has deemed January as Move Over Month, to help educate all drivers in Florida about the importance of moving over or changing lanes when emergency or service vehicles are stopped on the side of the road. Records show that there…

According to statistics published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately five percent of truck accidents involve rollovers. 18-wheelers are prone to rolling over owing to size and load distribution factors. Reports show that 18 wheeler rollover crashes often lead to catastrophic personal injuries and fatalities. The causes of these…

Safe driving depends on the driver’s ability to make sound judgments, react quickly to hazardous road conditions, and maintain high levels of concentration. Alcohol diminishes these skills, which compromises the safety of road users.   Some of the effects of alcohol consumption that drastically reduce driving ability include: Poor judgment…

This time of year is the most “let’s celebrate” season. There are parties, events, dinners, gatherings, etc., and many of these involve alcohol. The number of accidents involving alcohol consumption increases substantially this time of year. During the holiday season, the Department of Transportation reports: “Alcohol-impaired fatalities make up more than a…