Category Archives: Accident
Hitting the Pavement: Pedestrian Tips for Downtown Tampa
Now that the weather has cooled to a more comfortable temperature here in the west coast, people are hitting the pavement and enjoying the beautiful weather while exploring Downtown Tampa. Walking in the city isn’t solely for pleasure for many Tampa residents though. Often, when the weather is nice, downtown employees who live near their […]
Safety First: Be Responsible This Halloween
Halloween is less than one week away, and people are gearing up for a night of fun, fright, and plenty of candy! Trick-or-treaters will be out in droves throughout the Tampa Bay area, and pedestrians will be everywhere, from small, residential neighborhoods to major city streets. It’s important that parents prepare their children for the event by […]
Traveling with Trucks: Tips for Keeping Yourself Safe
As a driver, you likely deal with large trucks on a daily basis. From major 18-wheelers carrying cargo across the U.S., to local garbage trucks traveling from one neighborhood to another, these big rigs pose some serious threats to the everyday motorist and are often involved in accidents. While drivers who operate vehicles of this […]
No Room for Mistakes: Dangerous Motorcycle Mishaps And How to Avoid Them
Motorcycles are a popular choice of transportation here in Central Florida. Our year-round warm climate, flat roadways, and plentiful sunshine make for perfect driving conditions for those who enjoy being on two wheels instead of on four. However, motorcycles come with their own set of risks and dangers as well, and a few common mistakes […]
Aftermath of Irma: How Hurricanes Affect Our Roadways
This week, Florida was hit by one of the biggest hurricanes in history, and no one in the Sunshine State was left untouched by Irma’s wrath. Here in the Tampa Bay area, and in our Lakeland community, we were hit hard by heavy rains, severe wind, and in many places, flooding. While we didn’t get […]
Taking Care of Business: Preparing for Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is all over the news, and this coming weekend she will be pressing down on the entire state of Florida. While our East coast neighbors could likely bear the brunt of the storm, we are all gearing up for the worst-case scenario, all the way out west to Sarasota and Tampa. As we prepare for […]
Beware of the Top 5: Most Dangerous Roads in the Tampa Bay Area
If you live in or around the Tampa Bay area, you are likely familiar with our high number of vehicle accidents each month, and sadly, you might also be aware of how many of these result in serious injuries and/or fatalities. While any road can be dangerous if you, or another motorist, do not follow […]
The Solar Eclipse and Road Safety: Protect Yourself This Monday
This Monday, August 21st, the United States will be experiencing something awe-inspiring and rare: a total solar eclipse. This occurrence happens when the moon passes entirely in front of the sun, blocking it from a few seconds to a few minutes (depending on your location) as the earth rotates. People all over the country will be […]
Safety on Two Wheels AND on Four: Bicycle Safety And Awareness
Here in Central Florida, bicycles are a popular means of transportation. Our beautiful weather, mild (usually warm) climate, and flat roadways are great for bicyclists who want to exercise, save the environment, or just enjoy time in the fresh air. Unfortunately though, we also have many injuries and fatalities involving bicyclists due to a large number of vehicles […]
