How Right of Way Laws in Tampa, Florida Affect Pedestrian Accident Claims

The Sunshine State is a warm-weather haven for residents and visitors alike. Many people enjoy taking advantage of the sunshine and Gulf Coast breezes by electing to travel by foot. However, like most of Florida, most of Tampa’s roads are not designed with pedestrian safety in mind. Understanding pedestrian right-of-way laws is crucial for avoiding […]

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Apr 01

Pedestrian Cross-Walk Laws in Tampa, Florida

With 1,500 miles of interstate and about 275,000 miles of state roads, Florida is not particularly well-known as a pedestrian-friendly state. Whether traveling by foot, wheelchair, or even roller skates, pedestrians often have a challenging time getting themselves from place to place in Tampa without feeling nervous about their safety. In fact, recent studies have […]

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Jul 12

Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, and Pedestrians, Oh My…

If you’ve been walking Downtown, you might already be aware of the battle for space on our sidewalks, a battle that pits bicycles and motor scooters against pedestrians. And as you can imagine, anytime a pedestrian goes up against a vehicle of any sort, even a bicycle, the pedestrian is the loser.

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Jun 07

Parking Lots: the Unsung Pedestrian Crash Zone

As pedestrians in Southern California, we’re trained to watch out for danger when walking down busy streets or crossing intersections. But people are unaware that one of the most threatening spots for pedestrians is a…PARKING LOT. With so many people getting in and out of cars, and so many vehicles turning around tight corners and […]

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Sep 27

What to Do After a Segway Accident

The Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal vehicle invented by Dean Kamen in the early 2000s, is a convenient and innovative form of travel. It has become especially popular as workplace transport for military, police, warehouse, and emergency medical personnel. It is also common for individual use in urban areas and gated communities around the country.

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Sep 20

Welcome to “The Future”

“We’ve got to keep our eye on the future,” Mr. Dan Harris profoundly uttered while delivering the keynote at a meeting of business leaders in the San Diego area. “The growth of Southern California depends on keeping our young people here, giving them desirable work opportunities, and making sure they don’t go away to Denver […]

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Jul 21

Walking and Parking: Trickier Than You Think

If you have the following on your list of “things to do” on your next vacation—Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, SeaWorld, the country’s best zoo, and the air and space museum—then it sounds like you’re planning a visit to beautiful San Diego. The first thing you’ll notice, and quite possibly a major reason you’re visiting […]

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Nov 25

Drivers vs. Pedestrians – Who Wins?

“So I’m driving along under the speed limit, aware that I’m in a heavily populated shopping district, completely sober and alert, hands at 10 and 2 — the very model of a safe driver — when all of the sudden this guy walks out in front of me. I slammed on the brakes and swerved, […]

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Aug 29

San Diego Pedestrian Injuries from Hit-and-Run Accidents

Just after 1 a.m. on a recent morning in San Diego, two young men, ages 23 and 25, were walking across a quiet street when their lives were changed forever. A four-door sedan was recklessly speeding down the avenue going the wrong way. The car struck the two unsuspecting young men, and, according to the […]

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Jul 13

Gotta Catch ‘Em All…Gonna Catch a Fall! Why the Pokemon Go Craze Could Lead to Injuries

The creators of Pokemon Go know the potential danger the app has by warning gamers to be aware of their surroundings So, how did you spend your weekend? Did you happen to take a walk or even a drive through your neighborhood and notice anything different? Did you notice small groups of people huddled together […]

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