Car Accidents
Improper Passing Leading Cause of Two-Lane Road Fatalities
Twice as many highway fatalities occur on two-lane roads, according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report reveals that 75% of two-vehicle, head-on collisions occur on undivided two-lane roads—and head-on collisions are disproportionately deadly. One…
Continue ReadingFive Biggest Social Media Mistakes Personal Injury Clients Make!
Posted by Darrigo & Diaz Today, social media is just a part of everyday life. We wake up and check various channels for the latest news, local updates, and personal content from our friends, family, and work colleagues. Throughout the…
Continue ReadingPedestrian accidents on the rise in Tampa
Last month, a Tampa man was walking on the sidewalk of East Hillsborough Avenue around 11 PM, when he stepped onto the road and was hit by a car. The man died at a local hospital. The crash was not…
Continue ReadingBACK TO SCHOOL: Is refurbishing a football helmet enough to keep athletes safe?
The helmet: the last piece of equipment a football player puts on his body before entering a game and, yet, by far the most important. And at a time when sports-related concussion concerns have been heightened by links to chronic…
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injuries in Children Linked to ADHD Years Later
Traumatic brain injuries send over one million children, adolescents and young adults to the emergency room each year. A recent study suggests traumatic brain injuries in children may be linked to an increased risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) years…
Continue ReadingMy Uber Got into a Wreck. Can I Sue?
Did you know that if you’re in a car accident while riding in a Lyft or Uber vehicle, you will most likely be unable to sue the mega ride-share companies? Drivers of Lyft and Uber are independent contractors—not employees. This…
Continue ReadingDistracted driving — an epidemic on the roads.
Content Overview: Driving demands constant attention; and yet, despite this being common knowledge, millions of drivers engage in acts that pull that attention away from what they’re supposed to be doing. Distracted driving is the most widespread cause of accidents…
Continue ReadingStudy Ranks Florida Highway as Most Dangerous Interstate in America
An analysis of interstate fatalities between 2010 and 2015 by Everquote has revealed that Interstate 4 is the most dangerous road in the country. The study analyzed raw data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The analysis…
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