Blog Posts in June, 2015

When to Use Headlights To Stay Safe

“On average, a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes in 2013,” according to the latest study from NHTSA [4]. From this statistic we can see that pedestrian accidents involving vehicles commonly happens, costing money, health, and lives. As a society that drives an average of 13,476 miles per year [1], there are unfortunately many opportunities to be ...

What to look for when looking for a personal injury attorney in the Tampa, FL Area

A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer. -Robert Frost You’ve had an accident or injury, and someone else, whether it be a business, work or person, is at fault and you need to file a personal injury claim. Your personal injury case, whether it is won or lost, is not often dependent on justice or equality. No, more often than not, your legal support and the ...

Driving Drowsy And Driving Drunk: There's Not Much Difference In The Results

How Common Is Drowsy Driving? Many people would not dare get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol. However, some people will drive while they are sleepy without hesitation. One study showed that half of drivers had admitted to driving while they were sleepy within the past year. Twenty-three percent of people have admitted that they know someone personally who has fallen asleep ...

What does PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Insurance do for me?

“And if a double-decker bus crashes into us, to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die and if a ten-ton truck kills the both of us to die by your side well, the pleasure – the privilege is mine.” -The Smiths Despite the romantic notion of the famous rock band The Smiths, car wrecks are not a pleasure and it is a privilege, not granted to all, to walk away unharmed and well. Auto insurance ...

Ensuring your company car has enough insurance coverage

For those who own a business that relies on vehicles, it is an absolute necessity that you have proper car insurance put onto those vehicles. When you have the right insurance, you can be guaranteed that both your drivers and your business will be kept safe and protected for the future. If you do not have adequate insurance, you will find that you can be easily hit with lawsuits that will not be ...

Who should have PIP Insurance?

What Is Personal Injury Protection Insurance? Personal injury protection insurance, or PIP insurance, is designed to cover lost wages and medical bills that occur as the result of a car accident . With a standard auto insurance policy, the person who is responsible for the accident will cover the costs of it. However, PIP insurance is no-fault coverage. This means that regardless of who caused the ...

Protecting Your Money After Winning An Auto Accident Claim

It has been a long battle: a set of crutches, too many doctor visits, but you did it! After a valiant fight, you have won your car accident claim. There is a hiccup, however, that you weren’t expecting. Your insurance company is expecting payment for all the medical bills they covered due to your policy. This seems like a complete injustice, after all you pay to be insured and extra money will ...

Most common injuries from auto accidents

Millions of automobile accidents occur in the United States annually. Although the circumstances of every car accident are different and result in unique sets of injuries, there are some common patterns of injuries. The injuries caused by a car accident can be very minor and only require a few days for a complete recovery or they may be so severe that they deemed a permanent disability. Factors ...

First Steps Right after an Auto Accident

Every day, hundreds of people are involved in serious or minor traffic accidents. If you happen to be unfortunate to be involved in one, you should know what to do immediately after an auto accident. The way you react will have an impact on speeding up the repair process, accelerating the cleanup process, reducing costs and preventing further injuries. Stay at the scene Always stay at the scene of ...

Tips to Help You Stay Safe While Running

To date, Tampa Bay’s run by Gasparilla Distance Classic Association has donated 3.9 million dollars. As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, they are dedicated to raising funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. As runners test their endurance, limits, and spirit, they help raise awareness and funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa, Girls Inc. of ...