Personal Injury
Rise in Delivery Trucks on Roads Sees Increase in Accidents in Tampa
We all love the ability to order something online and get it delivered the very next day. Amazon’s FREE and insanely fast delivery services have prompted a shift in how we shop for clothing, furniture, appliances, and groceries. Yet, the…
Continue ReadingI was injured in a golf cart accident in Tampa. What do I do now?
Golf Cart Accidents in Tampa: More Dangerous than Expected While it might not be so surprising that Florida has the most golf courses in the United States. You may be shocked to learn that Florida has the more golf carts…
Continue ReadingFlorida has the most uninsured drivers. Everyone needs UM. (Uninsured Motorist coverage)
According to multiple studies, Florida ranks first in the United States for number of uninsured drivers.1-3 An estimated 5 million Florida drivers either have no insurance or insufficient insurance. This means that if you get into an accident in Florida,…
Continue ReadingTampa’s electric scooter invasion offers a glimpse of the dangers to come
There’s an old urban legend, that in 1895, the first two automobiles arrived in an Ohio town, promptly drove down Main Street, and crashed into each other. The new transportation technology was poorly understood and unregulated and, not surprisingly, resulted…
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 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…
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