Safety Tips
Drownings increase across Tampa Bay during Coronavirus: what the CDC wants you to know heading into the busy summer season
Swimming safety tips to keep you and your family safe and healthy this summer Summer has arrived, and for many of us who live in Tampa Bay, this means more time at the beach and pool. Yet, the U.S. Centers…
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 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 ReadingFive Biggest Social Media Mistakes Personal Injury Clients Make!
Posted by Darrigo & Diaz Personal Injury Attorneys 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…
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 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.…
Continue ReadingWhat Do I Do If I Have a Sinkhole on My Property?
Sinkholes are unfortunately not uncommon in Florida, and can cause serious property damage and personal injury. If you have noticed cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceiling of your home, or have found unusual depressions or holes in the ground around…
Continue ReadingSafety Tips: 3 Dangerous Shoe Types that Increase Your Chance of Falling
Our firm has handled numerous slip and fall accident cases in our years of practice, and have seen firsthand how painful and frustrating it can be to recover from a preventable injury. Many of these accidents are caused by factors outside of…
Continue ReadingCyber Monday Security Tips
With more than 900 retailers offering deals this Cyber Monday, security might not be of the highest important, but in fact, it should be your number one priority when buying things online. Here are some security tips to protect yourself…
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