What Are the Penalties for Fleeing and Eluding in Tampa?
There’s a huge, palpable feeling of fear during a traffic stop, and that anxiety goes both ways! Citizens fear police consequences and violence, while police also fear what they’re facing. This fear drives both parties to protect themselves. For some, this instinct to flee could result in criminal charges like eluding an officer. Make no mistake about it, though. You won’t be...Read More
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What Is Considered Property Damage in a Car Accident?
Crashes don’t just dent your fender. They dent your wallet as well! The average cost of a car accident that results in property damage only is $4,700 per vehicle. That may be a few months of rent where you live. You need to take property damage in a car accident seriously. One tricky thing about property damage is that it can mean a few different things. What exactly is vehicle damage...Read More
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When Can Tampa Police Search Your Car?
On average, police pull over 50,000 drivers every day in the US – that’s more than 20 million motorists each year. So if you see those flashing lights and get that sinking feeling in your stomach, you’re far from alone. But the police have rules they must follow during a traffic stop. But if you’re a Tampa motorist, it’s good to know what the law says about lawful...Read More
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Consequences of Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Tampa
Between 2012 and 2021, there were over 710,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida. From fender-benders to crashes resulting in deaths, hit-and-run accidents carry serious consequences. If you’ve been in an accident that has caused property damage, injury, or death, you must remain at the scene. If you leave the scene of an accident, you face charges as well as potential fines. The penalties...Read More
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Can Your Driving Record Affect Your Injury Claim?
Imagine this: You’re driving down the road, completely focused, with both hands on the wheel, going the speed limit, and suddenly, someone rear-ends you. You sustain a neck sprain from the accident, so you file an injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. It’s evident you didn’t do anything wrong in this situation, but the insurance company pulls your...Read More
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A Drunk Driver Hit Me in Tampa, Now What?
Consider this scenario: you’re driving home from work one evening, ready to get home to your family and relax. And out of nowhere, a driver runs a red light and t-bones your car. Thankfully, your injuries don’t appear too serious, but you go to the hospital just to get checked out. Your brand new car is totaled and now you’re wondering what to do. Getting hit by a drunk...Read More
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