Tampa Bay Legal Blog

Florida is one of 10 states that currently have no-fault car insurance. Automobile owners are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which provides up to $10,000 in coverage for medical bills after a crash, regardless of who was at fault. The goal of a no-fault insurance system is…

If you suffered significant injuries in a car accident in Florida, proving fault will be crucial for recovering compensation. Since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers can generally file a claim with their car insurance.  However, if an individual suffered severe or permanent injuries in a car crash, expenses such…

Unfortunately for car accident victims in Florida, the state has made it extremely challenging to sue someone personally after a car accident. That’s because Florida relies on a no-fault system for most (though not all) car accident claims. If you’ve been in a car accident in Florida, you may have…

Rear-end auto accidents are the most common type of car crashes. From simple fender benders to deadly collisions, rear-end auto accident scenarios are almost endless. Most people presume that rear-end automobile accidents are always the fault of the driver who rear-ends the car in front of them. However, this is…

Brain damage causes severe effects on the brain cells that need medical attention to avoid fatal consequences. The two main types of brain impairment are Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Traumatic brain injury is caused by external forces that damage the skull, affecting the brain tissue inside….

Riding a bicycle is a preferred method of transportation for some people, and even if you are only riding casually or for pleasure, there may be a time when it is necessary to ride on a roadway with other vehicles. Knowing the safety rules to follow can help keep you…

Falls or slip and falls can cause injuries severe enough to send many adults to the emergency room or an emergency clinic for treatment. Many of those injuries could have been avoided by adhering to some simple safety rules. Since most people fall while at home, there are ways to improve the…

A pedestrian is hit by a driver every 7 minutes in the United States. The area with the highest rate of pedestrians being hit and injured is in the Orlando area, with 2 pedestrians suffering injuries and 1 being killed every week. In 2017 there were 781 injuries and fatalities…

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….