For children, there is nothing more magical than Halloween. It is one of the best nights of the year. But for parents, there can be a fine line between holiday fun and safety concerns. Trick-or-treating often takes place at night, and there are a lot of people and cars on the street. It also involves…
It happens in the blink of an eye. You are driving along and suddenly your car is hit. You are startled, shaken, possibly injured. You aren’t thinking clearly and may not know what your next steps should be. We’re here to help. We’ve outlined some important steps to take after a car accident to ensure…
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are a common cause of injury in the United States. They may not seem like complicated matters – how often have you tripped without any injury? Yet, some slip, trip, and fall accidents can lead to serious injury including broken bones, torn ligaments, or head, neck or spine injuries that…
Have You Been Injured in an Auto Accident? Hire a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer! Being involved in a personal injury car accident can be scary, but it’s important to keep calm. Your first steps following a personal injury accident can affect the reimbursement that you get from your car insurance company if you file a…
Bicycle accidents happen quite frequently. In fact, there were about 467,000 bicycle accident related injuries reported in 2015 alone. Bicyclists face a higher risk of crash related injury and deaths than occupants in motor vehicles– costing nearly $10 billion in medical costs and productivity losses each year. What’s even worse is that many of these…
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are a common cause of injury in the United States. They may not seem like complicated matters – how often have you tripped without any injury? Yet, some slip, trip, and fall accidents can lead to serious injury including broken bones, torn ligaments, or head, neck or spine injuries that…
It’s finally here…summer! Beautiful weather, family fun, and outdoor activities are endless for the next 92 days. Unfortunately, so are the dangers of heat stroke, drowning, accidents, and other summer activity hazards. Below are some important safety tips to keep your summer emergency free. Safety Tips for Drivers and Motorcyclists The summer months bring an…
In urban environments like Tampa Bay, commuting by bicycle is becoming more common. In fact, there was a 21% increase in cyclists traveling to work from 2000-2012. But how safe is riding a bicycle in rush-hour congestion or even on a Sunday afternoon? According to the most recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration,…
You use dozens of products every day. Most of them function properly every time, but sometimes, due to defective or flawed design, manufacturing, labeling, or instructions, they can cause harm or injury. Any product – from a hair dryer to a food product or even a coffee mug – can cause serious injuries. You may…
Florida has over 16 million drivers and every year, more than 200,000 people are injured in a motor vehicle accident. A car accident can happen to anyone at any time. Some crashes are minor, but others result in more extensive injuries. If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, you can…