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Announcing the 2020 Winner of D&D’s Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and Their Families
Darrigo & Diaz Personal Injury Attorneys Attorneys at Law is pleased to introduce Angie Yvonne Hogan as the 2020 Winner of our Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and their Families. Since 1999, D&D has worked tirelessly to protect the rights…
Continue Reading5 Costly Mistakes Florida Homeowners Make with Insurance Claims
The average Florida homeowner pays $1,918 in annual home insurance premiums, but only makes a claim every 10 years.1,2 That’s $19,180 in premium over that span. As a policyholder, if your property is damaged, you have the right to file…
Continue ReadingWhy your property damage may not be covered by your insurance
Living in Florida is not for the faint of heart: the summers are hot, the humidity is intense, and the state’s cantankerous climate during the summer storm season causes some of the most dangerous and expensive weather-related damages in the…
Continue ReadingAre 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,…
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