Distracted Driving
5 Distracted Driving Myths: Do You Believe These?
Although you may think you know everything you need to know about driving—hands at 10 and 2, eyes on the road, rearview mirror adjusted—there are a few things that you may want to review. In fact, as far as distracted…
Continue ReadingWake-Up Call: Six Shocking Road Rage Statistics You Didn’t Know
Here are six shocking road rage statistics that will probably surprise you. Especially at rush hour, over half of all drivers consider driving 10 mph over the speed limit to be perfectly normal. Half of drivers admit to resorting to…
Continue ReadingImproper 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 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…
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