What the latest crash statistics say about the safety of Tampa roads As personal injury attorneys in Tampa, we believe that ensuring the safety of our roads is critical to reducing accidents and protecting lives. So, with the end of 2023 quickly approaching, we thought it would be a good time to examine the current state of traffic safety in our city. This year's … [Read more...] about Tampa Crash Fatalities Down in 2023 but Remain a Concern
How Not Wearing a Seat Belt Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim
Buckling up isn’t just a slogan. It’s a safe choice. Statistics show that seat belts saved more than 14,950 lives in 2017, and as many as 2,500 more lives could've been saved if they’d been wearing safety belts. If you’re in Florida and riding in a vehicle, the driver and any passengers should be wearing a seatbelt. This is the law. Unfortunately, there are many car accident … [Read more...] about How Not Wearing a Seat Belt Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim
Fatal Crashes in Tampa Bay Spike in First Half of 2021
As more Tampa Bay residents transition from working at home during the pandemic back to working at the office, the number of commuters on Pinellas County roads is rising—and so is the number of fatal car accidents, apparently. New numbers reveal that collisions spiked in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020, according to ABC Action News Tampa. Forward Pinellas, a local … [Read more...] about Fatal Crashes in Tampa Bay Spike in First Half of 2021
Tampa Woman Causes Second Fatal Crash in High-Speed I-4 Collision
A woman traveling 111 mph was arrested on April 25, 2021, after a fatal Tampa crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County. According to authorities, Jennifer Carvajal was clocked going over at least 3 times the speed limit and never slowed down. Florida Highway Patrol pursued in a high-speed chase around 1:40 Sunday morning. When the trooper tried to overtake Carvajal, she made a hard … [Read more...] about Tampa Woman Causes Second Fatal Crash in High-Speed I-4 Collision
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-75 in Tampa Kills Wimauma Man
Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on March 31, 2021, a motorcyclist crashed on I-75 south of the Big Bend Road exit. The 68-year-old Wimauma man was traveling north on the interstate when a car in front of him slowed down. The vehicle was driven by a 79-year-old woman from Pennsylvania. The passenger, age 74, was also from Pennsylvania. According to state troopers, the driver slowed … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-75 in Tampa Kills Wimauma Man