Automobile Accidents

• Causing a Car Accident in Tampa Could Cost More Money

  Christina Cole | June 01, 2007 12:59 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Being the cause of a car accident in Tampa, may soon cost more. The city's fire department is trying to seek approval to charge drivers' insurance companies for rescue services.The fees range anywhere from $450 for a fender-bender to $1,200 for a crash that needs the assistance of a medical helicopter."If a driver causes a car wreck that causes additional expenses to the city taxpayer, the city...

• Insurance Companies Make Serious Money Playing Hardball With Victims

  Bob Carroll | February 26, 2007 7:30 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Law blogger, Bob Kraft, provides us with something worth watching on television tonight. "Deny, Delay, Defend" -- Important Story On CNN TonightMonday night February 26, 2007, at 9:00 p.m., CNN will rebroadcast on Anderson Cooper 360 the results of the 18 month investigation into the insurance industry's hardball tactics regarding claims made on auto collisions.I wrote about these tactics in an...

• No "Green Zone" For Teenagers In Automobiles

  Bob Carroll | February 06, 2007 5:52 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  The New York Times is running with a story today that should be read by all parents of teenagers.For Teenagers, the Car Is the Danger Zone Parents of teenagers worry about lots of things: drugs, sex, poor choices of friends. But the activity that causes the most harm to older teenagers is none of the above.Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 16- to 20-year-olds, with about...

• Civil Justice For Florida's Injured Snowbirds

  Bob Carroll | December 18, 2006 7:23 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Last week I was working on a personal injury claim on behalf of two Canadian citizens who were visiting in Florida when they were involved in an automobile accident. This week I believe my calendar shows two matters involving injured snowbirds from northern states. The fact is that Florida, perhaps more than any other state, has lots of out-of-state residents on its roads. And, as a result,...

• Getting Home For Christmas Costs $15 Million And An Amputated Leg

  Bob Carroll | November 10, 2006 8:37 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Trying to get home for Christmas a truck driver falsified his daily log. When his driving caused a serious accident in which a man lost his leg, a jury awarded $10 Million in punitive damages. Jury awards $15M to truck-wreck victim Tucson, Arizona - A Bowie man who lost his leg after being hit by an 18-wheeler on Christmas Eve four years ago was awarded $15 million Wednesday by a federal jury....

• 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...

• Drunk Driver Will Get The Treatment He Deserves

  Bob Carroll | October 04, 2006 9:54 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  This drunk driver delivered himself and his vehicle to a place where he could get the help he obviously needs to be a sober driver. What more can we say than that God works in mysterious ways.Drunk driver hits Tampa police headquartersTampa Police say a man driving under the influence rammed into the police headquarters overnight.Officers say there's about $5,000 worth of damage to a pillar....

• For Safety's Sake Don't Tell Drivers About Newest Safety Features

  Bob Carroll | October 02, 2006 5:17 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  We, apparently, have a problem. Motor vehicle drivers are becoming less careful with every safety advance. If this study's conclusions are correct we will need to keep the next improvements to vehicle safety secret.Airbags, Antilock Brakes Not Likely To Reduce Accidents, InjuriesResearchers have determined that airbags and antilock braking systems do not reduce the likelihood of accidents or...

• Making Home Safe For The New Baby

  Bob Carroll | September 21, 2006 6:57 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  I am a grandparent who is once again bringing a new baby into my home. I appreciate the detailed list of safety items provided by Baby Mozart, including Ensure that your crib meets national safety standards. Secure unsteady furnishings. (Dangerously defective cribs and furniture tip-overs are real hazards for infants and toddlers - I have handled the claims arising from these situations and...