What Is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Claim?

Were you injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence? If so, you may already know that you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. But did you know that under Florida personal injury law, you might also obtain money for pain and suffering? Here, the lawyers at…

Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?

In the past year or two, discussion of talcum powder’s link to ovarian cancer has been everywhere. Talcum-based baby powder has been used by women and small children since the early 1900’s, and it’s safe to say that millions and millions of people have been exposed to it over the past century. It’s no surprise…

Personal Injury Compensation: When Can You Expect to Receive It?

If you’re seeking compensation from someone else after an accident in Florida, it’s natural to wonder how long it will take before the money arrives. There’s no clear answer to that question. Many different factors will impact your chances of receiving compensation after an accident. Getting advice from an experienced Tampa attorney can help you…

Large Trucks are Involved in 1/3 of All Fatal Crashes Occurring in Work Zones

Work zones are some of the most treacherous places on Florida roadways. As the number of people killed in work zones along roads continues to climb, federal regulators are calling on the public to exercise caution as they navigate work zones. In particular, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking truck drivers to…

Alissa Greene: Spring 2021 Scholarship Runner Up

Our Spring 2021 Scholarship essay prompt asked students to write about their thoughts on the student debt crisis, how it’s impacted their college plans, and what they would do to solve it. Hailey McTee is our first place winner, and she will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. You can read her winning essay below….

Hailey McTee: Spring 2021 Scholarship Winner

Our Spring 2021 Scholarship essay prompt asked students to write about their thoughts on the student debt crisis, how it’s impacted their college plans, and what they would do to solve it. Hailey McTee is our first place winner, and she will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. You can read her winning essay below….

What to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault?

It’s not always clear what to do after a car accident in Tampa. This is particularly true if the accident wasn’t your fault. Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means the rules for recovering compensation after a car accident are different than most states. The process for obtaining compensation doesn’t start with the…

Florida Senate Votes to End No-Fault Insurance: What Does That Mean for Me?

If you live in Florida and have been involved in a car accident, you know how hard it can be to get fully compensated for your injuries. A big reason for the struggle is Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system. But thanks to a recent vote in the Florida Senate, this system could be changing soon….

5 Driving Tips for Hurricane Preparedness

Any experienced Floridian can tell you that the summer months are some of the rainiest. This rainy season usually lasts from late May until well into October—right in the middle of hurricane season. These months are responsible for over 60% of the annual rainfall in the state. You can count on them to be more…

Car Theft Prevention: Lessons From a Florida Man

The iconic “Florida man” escapades should be familiar to any Florida resident. From an incident involving an alligator in a Wendy’s drive-through to another involving a naked theft of a restaurant urinal, the legendary Florida man has established himself as equal parts dangerous and unpredictable. For motor vehicle owners in Florida, however, there is a…