News: Pedestrian killed by pickup truck crash in Hillsborough County HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – According to the Tampa Bay Reporter, a woman was killed early Monday morning when she was struck by a pickup truck while walking on Hillsborough Avenue. The crash took place around 4:15 a.m., west of Carmack Road. The 53-year-old pedestrian was…
The Road To Car Accident Recovery Key Points of this Article Have You Recently Been in a Car Accident? Have you or someone you know been involved in a car accident, even a minor one? Did you go to the hospital? Odds are that unless the accident was severe that a trip to the ER…
News: Pedestrian killed in crash in Wesley Chapel WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – According to patch.com, a pedestrian has died following a car accident on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel. The accident took place just before 6 a.m. this morning on Old Pasco Road near County Club Road. The pedestrian was hit by a 20-year-old…
Increase in Speeding Related Car Accidents During the Pandemic Key Points of this Article Speeding Has Increased Lately more and more states have begun to lift their stay-at-home orders. With this comes certain things like the reopening of gyms, restaurants, etc. Traffic seems to be slowly returning to normal. During the quarantine period it was…
Why You Should Create a Will or Trust During the COVID-19 Pandemic Key Points of this Article Wills and Trusts are on the Rise Right now, there is a lot going on in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has reached every corner of our country and currently there is no end in sight. During this…
Spring Bicycle Safety and Wrong Way Cyclists Key Points of this Article A growing problem in the Tampa Bay area is the trend for bicyclists to ride against traffic instead of with it. Known as salmoning, this is actually against the law in Florida, which requires bicyclists to travel with the flow of traffic. But…
Know the Rules Regarding Streetcars in Tampa Key Points of This Article: In the early 1900s, Tampa had one of the largest streetcar systems in the country. But by the mid-1940s, streetcars fell out of favor across the nation and were removed from Tampa roadways. Tourism brought streetcars back to our city. In 2002, Tampa…
What Do I Do If I’m Injured While Riding a Motorized Scooter or Moped? Key Points: The use of motorized scooters and mopeds in Florida is on the rise, and unfortunately, the number of accidents resulting from the use of these is increasing too. The number of head and facial injuries alone has tripled just…
What to do After a Car Accident During COVID-19 Key Points of This Article: It’s almost impossible to stay at home 100% of the time during COVID-19. Eventually, someone in your home ventures down the road to get groceries, supplies, gas, and other essentials. In fact, first responders and healthcare workers have been doing it…
COVID-19 Shutdown Affecting Those on Disability Key Points of This Article: For people who are on disability, the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown is particularly concerning. What will happen to disability resources, income, and access during this global crisis? To help those on disability in the Tampa Bay area, we’ve gathered some helpful information and resources. Please…
