Automobile Accidents

• Your Fireplace Can Be Your Friend If You Take Care

  Bob Carroll | November 10, 2006 7:00 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Over half of all U.S. homes (55 percent) have at least one fireplace, and they're ranked as the third most desirable feature that people look for when buying a new home, says the National Association of Home Builders (outdoor porches and upscale kitchens rank first and second).But as you get ready to crank up your fireplace this winter season, it's important to know that fireplaces can be...

• Student's Backpack Snagged By Passing Truck

  Bob Carroll | November 10, 2006 6:45 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  All of the facts are not in, but we have learned of a new hazard associated with backpacks and walking to school. Hopefully, this youngster will recover from his injuries. And, hopefully, the rest of us (parents, children and drivers) will be alerted to this dangerous scenario.Orlando boy's backpack strap get caught by moving truck Orlando, Florida - Highway officials say a moving truck...

• Safely Sharing Highway With Commercial Trucks

  Bob Carroll | November 08, 2006 7:03 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  The Insurance Insider posts on safer driving around commercial trucks. Safety tip: Respect commercial trucksPassenger vehicle operators - not truck drivers - cause approximately 70 percent of all fatal crashes involving a car and commercial truck, according to federal government statistics.Most accidents are the result of an unsafe driving act, such as following a truck too closely or...

• Hazards For Children At Home

  Bob Carroll | November 07, 2006 5:33 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  The home is definitely where the heart is. But, it may also be where the danger of serious injury or death is - especially for children.Unexpected dangers in the homeKids and Cars: Back-over incidents now account for nearly 30% of all non-traffic fatalities involving childrenLawn Mower Backovers: It's not just cars that present a backover problem. In the U.S., there are an estimated 9,400...

• A Wolf Pack In Pinellas Is Saving Lives

  Bob Carroll | October 30, 2006 6:15 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  There is a wolf pack in Pinellas County, believe it or not. And, we should be glad there is.Pinellas deputies release results from DUI Wolf PackPinellas County Sheriff's Deputies have wrapped up their countywide DUI Wolf Pack.Deputies wrote 57 citations and arrested 11 people during the detail. It began Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and finished at 4:00 a.m. Saturday.Florida's law enforcement...

• Murder Charges For DUI Deaths?

  Bob Carroll | October 22, 2006 6:19 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Is it time to call a death caused by drunk driving a murder? That is the question raised by the New York Times. No matter what the answer, it is time to reinvigorate the campaign to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol, a Car and a Fatality. Is It Murder? DRUNKEN drivers who kill people with their vehicles are almost never charged with murder. Even the usual terms of criminal...

• Bicyclists And Drivers - Can't We Get Along?

  Bob Carroll | October 21, 2006 4:01 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Bicyclists and drivers need to respect each other on the road.Fatal bicycle accident underscores dangers and need to follow the lawOne day after turning 15, Fredrick Gardner was killed. The teen died Wednesday morning after being hit by an SUV as he rode his bike to school along Bull Frog Creek in Gibsonton.The accident, according to authorities, underscores just how dangerous bicycling can be....

• Early Attorney Consultation Important

  Bob Carroll | October 18, 2006 5:02 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Fellow InjuryBoard.com, Ken Margolin, who practices in Boston, has hit the nail on the head with his article, When to Call an Attorney. The answer to the question, "when should I call a lawyer after I've had an accident?" is almost always, "right away." Contacting an attorney as soon as possible after an accident or possible medical negligence, can increase the odds of a good result if the...

• Not A Good Plan - An Intoxicated Driver And No Seat Belt

  Bob Carroll | October 17, 2006 12:07 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Everybody knows driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is likely to cause a highway fatality. But, not wearing a seat belt is an even more assured method of ending your own life. One dead, one charged with DUI in overnight accidentTampa, Florida - One person is dead and another faces charges after an overnight crash in Tampa.Hillsborough Sheriff's detectives say the driver of a...

• Truck Drivers Required To Climb Out Of The Seat After 12 Hours In Florida

  Bob Carroll | October 06, 2006 4:12 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Florida ranked second last year in the U.S. for the number of fatal large-vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is why, according to TampaBays10.com, new regulations require more rest and fewer hours behind the wheel for truck drivers in our state.New restrictions reduce driving hours for truckers in Fla. Truck drivers traveling in Florida must...