On January 31, 2020, Azucena “Susie” Gomez-Hernandez (14) was struck by a Chevy SUV heading south on 15th Street at 7:15 p.m. Bystanders rushed to help her and called 911. She was taken to Tampa General Hospital where significant portions of her skull were removed to relieve the swelling. A week later, her mother made the most difficult decision no one should ever have to make. … [Read more...]
Basic Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention Tips
Two Bay Area residents tested positive for the coronavirus on March 2, and since then the number of positive cases has continued to increase across the state and country. The Florida governor officially declared a public health emergency on March 11. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (also known as COVID-19) primarily spreads through close contact with another person. And unlike … [Read more...]
We’re Still Serving Injured Tampa Residents During Coronavirus
Lorenzo & Lorenzo's Tampa office remains open through the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We have a representative standing by to talk about your legal needs during regular business hours — 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. In light of the outbreak, we believe it’s more important than ever to do everything we can to help our friends, neighbors and all … [Read more...]
Florida Ranks as Third Most Dangerous State in the U.S. Here’s Why…
Home to the Happiest Place on Earth, cruise ships central and sunny beaches galore, Florida has a lot of great things going for it. So it might come as a surprise to learn that a recent study conducted by WalletHub has listed Florida as the third most dangerous state in the country. What makes a state dangerous? Taking 52 different indicators into account, such as crime rates, … [Read more...]
Food Truck Run by Employees with Autism Hopes to Change Stigma
A new food truck option can be seen around Tampa! Artistas Cafe’s new coffee shop on wheels, the Bean Mobile, is already making scheduled pit stops around the city. While the coffee, smoothies and healthy options are great for passers-by, the most wonderful thing about the Bean Mobile is the fact that it solely employs individuals with autism. Founded by Vicky Westra, head … [Read more...]
