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02 May
3 Steps to Take After a Dog Bite in Tampa

3 Steps to Take After a Dog Bite in Tampa

America is a country full of people who love their pets, and none quite so much as dogs, in particular. This is extremely apparent as there are roughly 85 million dogs residing in the homes of Americans. As a state, Florida is quite dog-friendly. While dogs may be man’s best friend, there are certainly many instances where they attack people, such as strangers and children, especially if the animal is a more aggressive breed, trained to defend their owner/territory, [...]

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27 Apr
Car Accidents in Tampa What You Need to Know

Car Accidents in Tampa: What You Need to Know

The state of Florida is one of the biggest in the nation and, as a result, has millions of registered drivers on the roads at any time. According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, there were 15,560,628 total drivers in Florida in 2022. Behind California and Texas, Florida had the third most number of drivers when compared to all other states in the nation. Due to the large population of drivers, there are also many car accidents that take [...]

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25 Apr
Helping Teens Develop into Safe Drivers

Helping Teens Develop into Safe Drivers

If you are a parent of a teen who just got their driver’s license, this is a proud time as you mark a milestone. However, it can also be a scary time as you worry about your teen’s safety as a new driver when they head out onto the road. As a parent, you advise your child on what to do as a driver and what to be aware of, as well as what not to do. Don’t drink [...]

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20 Apr
Why Evaluating Pain and Suffering in an Injury Claim is Hard to Do

Why Evaluating Pain and Suffering in an Injury Claim is Hard to Do

Pain and suffering are just one of the damages a victim can include in their claim for compensation after they were harmed by a negligent party. However, determining what value pain and suffering have in a claim is not a straightforward thing to do and can be open to interpretation.  Unintentional injury accidents like car accidents or medical malpractice, for instance, happen much more frequently than the average person cares to think about. And when one of these incidents takes [...]

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18 Apr
Using Traffic Camera Footage in Florida Personal Injury Claims

Using Traffic Camera Footage in Florida Personal Injury Claims

As populations grow and traffic congestion increases in busy areas, it is often the case that additional law enforcement will frequent these areas and pay more attention to them. As a result, those who drive aggressively or recklessly and put other people in harm’s way may have a greater likelihood of being pulled over. However, the police cannot be everywhere all of the time, so a solution to identifying unlawful behavior at busy intersections easily comes by way of [...]

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13 Apr
Can A Citation Affect A Car Accident Claim in Florida

Can a Citation Affect a Car Accident Claim in Florida?

If a police officer writes you a traffic citation, it’s because they believe you engaged in some kind of traffic violation. There are several violations that warrant citations, like speeding, not stopping at a stop sign, or running a red light, for example. The citation will indicate the associated fine that you must pay. You have the ability to plead guilty to the charges and pay the fine, or you may fight the charges and possibly have the ticket [...]

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11 Apr
What is Driving Anxiety Disorder

What is Driving Anxiety Disorder?

There are several life experiences that can cause a person to develop some type of anxiety disorder. In fact, suffering from anxiety is something that affects tens of millions of Americans. As a mental health illness, anxiety is prevalent across the country. This is because excessive stress, physical harm, emotional trauma, and other distressing events can degrade the health of one’s mind and cause one to develop anxiety or a fear of a particular situation, tangible object, another person, [...]

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06 Apr
How Prevalent is Nursing Home Abuse

How Prevalent is Nursing Home Abuse?

There are more than 39 million individuals over the age of 65 who live in the United States, and just under six million are older than 85 years of age. The growth rate of the older population is only expected to increase. In the next 20 years, for instance, it is projected that the growth rate of the older population is going to double what it is currently. An older adult has a more than 70% chance that they will [...]

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04 Apr
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s April, and spring is in the air. While the days are getting longer and people are looking to get outdoors and plan trips, it is important to know that the month of April also shines a light on distracted driving awareness. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. There is good reason to dedicate a whole month to this issue, as distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents that [...]

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28 Mar
When is it Safe to Stop Using a Booster Seat in a Car

When is it Safe to Stop Using a Booster Seat in a Car?

There is no underestimating the importance of wearing a seatbelt and securing children in proper child safety seats. It does not matter how short the trip is, car accidents do not discriminate based on distance. Car accidents can take place on long road trips or just heading down to the street and going to the store. Just about any type of collision has the potential to be deadly. Concerning car seats for children, it may take time to get a [...]

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