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Are smarter cars making us dumber drivers?
The great promise of smart cars is their ability to save lives by replacing human error with intelligent computers. But as cars get smarter and significantly safer, drivers are making dumber decisions. In a new study conducted by State Farm,…
Continue ReadingJUUL use increases by an alarming 78% for high schoolers and 48% for middle schoolers
JUULs, or e-cigarettes, have exploded in popularity in recent years, but not among the people for which they were intended. Instead of being used by adults who are trying to stop smoking, teenagers who have never picked up a cigarette…
Continue ReadingLeft Turn Accidents Account for 60% of All Intersection Collisions
Driver error accounts for 95% of motor vehicle accidents.1 To some degree, a driver’s decision or behavior is almost always to blame in the event of a crash. Whether texting, tailgating, or speeding, driver errors are risky, unsafe, and can…
Continue ReadingRise 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 ReadingDarrigo & Diaz Personal Injury Attorneys establishes annual scholarship for Emergency Responders and their families
For those who dedicate their lives to serving their communities, D&D dedicates a new scholarship to supporting America’s heroes. Emergency responders are vital to keeping our communities safe. Every day, hundreds of Americans rely on emergency responders to be…
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…
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