Category Archives: Auto accident
When Winter Comes to Florida: Road Conditions You Should Watch For
Florida is known for being the Sunshine State and with our routinely warm, sunny climate and lack of winter weather, it’s no wonder that people flock here annually to get away from the cold, wet, and even snowy conditions they face in their northern homes. However, Florida isn’t completely immune from winter weather, and when the […]
Know the Law: Texting and Driving Is ILLEGAL in Florida
Texting while driving has never been smiled upon, and with the number of accidents caused by cell phone use behind the wheel, it’s understandable why people are angered and frustrated when they see a driver using a device while operating their vehicle. Fortunately, those frustrations are finally being turned into action, and the much-awaited bill […]
Jingle All The Way: Tips for Safely Getting Your Christmas Tree Home
Christmas is right around he corner, and people throughout the Tampa Bay area are busy making preparations for the holiday season. Many of us started decorating as soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers were put away (or some of us decked the halls before Turkey Day!) but there are still people gearing up to make sure […]
Oops! Tampa Bay Motorists Make Unexpected Trip Over Howard Frankland Bridge
Tampa Bay residents know well the headache of construction and resulting traffic and detours, but a group of motorists on Monday night (September 30) ended up with a much more complicated (and lengthy) journey than usual when they were accidentally redirected across the renowned Howard Frankland Bridge toward St. Petersburg (read more about it here). […]
Are You A “Traffic Faux-Pas” Offender? Avoid A Bad Reputation on the Road
No one enjoys being around an individual who lacks tact, consideration of those around them, or basic manners. However, when it comes to the road, a surprising number of people actually commit a “traffic faux-pas” on a regular basis, and don’t even realize their mistake! What’s worse, some of these are actually against traffic laws […]
Top 3 Traffic Apps for Drivers in The Tampa Bay Area
With the recent buzz surrounding the use of cell phones and devices while in the car, and new laws put in place to prevent texting and the hands-on use of phones while driving, many people are wondering how this applies to using their traffic applications, digital maps, etc. It’s important to note that the new […]
Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Safe Driving When School Is in Session
School has been back in session for almost two weeks now here in the Tampa Bay area, and the reality of homework, bus schedules, and after-school activities is setting in with students and parents alike. For those of us who commute to work each day, the reality of getting stuck behind busses or waiting on […]
Commuter Chaos: 5 Worst Rush Hour Traffic Jams in Tampa
For those of us who live and work here, Tampa’s traffic troubles are no secret. Whether you live in the heart of the city or commute to one of the outlying suburbs each day, battling the various bottlenecks and backups that happen Monday-Friday (and even on the weekends) can get tiresome, and in many cases, […]
No Driver Needed: Are Autonomous Vehicles Coming to Florida?
Technology has expanded to affect many areas of our society, from classrooms to courtrooms, but with a recent bill signed into law by Governor DeSantis, it could also impact transportation here in Florida. HB 311 allows autonomous vehicle testing by removing many of the obstacles that currently prevent these self-driving cars from occupying our highways. […]
Know Before You Go: 4 Important Items to Bring to Your First Meeting with Your Personal Injury Attorney
Being involved in a car accident is traumatic no matter how minor. But if you’ve suffered an injury in that car accident, you’re likely dealing with physical pain, medical treatment, and/or recovery time in addition to the headache of dealing with the actual incident itself. Obviously, if you are the victim in an accident where […]
