Qué hacer si recibe una multa de una cámara de semáforo en rojo
Why did I receive a Notice of Violation?
To start with, it is based upon images captured. So, the automated system determined your vehicle committed a red light camera violation. And, as the vehicle owner, they mail the Notice of Violation to you.
How much is the fine?
Actually, each red light camera violation citations carry a $158 statutory penalty. Yet, you will not receive points against your driving record.
Pay your fine within 30 days or you will receive a “Uniform Traffic Citation.” You may also receive increased penalties and court costs.
How much time do I have to pay my Red Light Camera Violation Notice?
You must pay the civil penalty on or before the due date on your Notice of Violation.
What are my options?
1. Pay the fine.
- Pay online. Log on to www.ViolationInfo.com by entering your notice number and PIN number shown in the red box on the front right of your notice. Click the pay button. They charge a convenience fee of $4.00 at the time of payment.
- Pay by mail. Mail your check or money order, payable to Automated Traffic Control Violation System, in the enclosed envelope along with the coupon printed at the bottom of the notice. Write the notice number and the license plate number on your check or money order. Do not mail cash. The mailing address is: P.O. Box 742503, Cincinnati, OH 45274-2503.
- Pay by credit card. Call toll-free 1-866-790-4111 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. They charge a convenience fee of $4.00 at the time of payment.
2. To Contest the Violation.
- If you choose to appear before an official of the county court or plead not guilty, do not respond to this Notice of Violation for failure to stop at a traffic signal.
- You will receive a Uniform Traffic Citation within 60 days of the violation date via certified mail.
- The county clerk’s office will provide you with instructions on how you should proceed.
3. Submission of Affidavit.
- As the registered owner of the vehicle, responsibility for the violation and the payment of a $158.00 penalty falls on you. Unless in compliance with Florida Statute § 316.0083(1)(d)1.a-d, you establish by a sworn affidavit that a statutory exemption applies.
- If you assert that the vehicle was in the care, custody, or control of another person, you must provide the name, address, date of birth, and, if known, the driver’s license number of the person who leased, rented, or otherwise had care, custody, or control of the vehicle at the time of the violation. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ASSERTION BY THE TAMPA Police Department WILL RESULT IN THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE AFFIDAVIT. If the vehicle was stolen, then the affidavit must include a copy of a police report showing the vehicle to have been stolen.
They recommend getting them the affidavit or payment eight (8) days prior to the due date specified on the front page of this notice. So, it is appropriately processed. Otherwise, they issue a UTC at a higher cost. Mail the affidavit to:
PO Box 22091, Tempe, AZ 85286-2091
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact customer service toll-free at 1-866-225-8875
What happens if I ignore the Notice of Violation?
If you fail to respond, they issue a Uniform Traffic Citation (“UTC”) to you. YOU MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COURT FEES AND COSTS. Upon issuance of a UTC, you shall have the remedies specified in Florida Statutes § 318.14, which include the right to have a hearing before a designated official, who shall determine whether an infraction has been committed. If the official concludes you did not commit an infraction, they will not impose costs or penalties. If the official concludes you committed an infraction, the official may impose an additional civil penalty not to exceed $500 and court fees and costs.
Will I receive any points on my driving record for this infraction?
No. The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles doesn’t receive these civil infractions.
Will my insurance rates be affected?
No. This is a civil infraction, and it is not reported to any insurance agencies.
What if I was issued a citation from an officer for the same offense?
If you assert that a law enforcement officer issued the UTC for the violation of Florida Statute § 316.074(1) and 316.075(1)(C)1. So, you must include the serial number of the UTC with a sworn affidavit. For faster processing, you can include a copy of the UTC.
My payment has already been sent; will I still be charged late fees?
You will NOT receive late fees when your payment is postmarked on or before the due date located on the front of your Notice of Violation.
I paid the violation; why did I receive another notice?
The notice you just received could be for additional violations or it could be a second notice for a delinquent citation. If it is a delinquent notice, chances are that your payment and the notice crossed in the mail. But, it can take as many as 10 business days to show in the system once it has reached our office. Call 1-866-790-4111 to confirm they received your payment.
Do I have to pay my fine on the day of the hearing?
You must pay the full fine amount within 60 days of a liable judgment.
Can I be denied my legal rights as part of this “automated” program?
No. Anyone may appeal their citation to the city of Tampa or the municipal courts. A traffic ticket attorney can assist. So, call the equipo de defensa penal en RHINO Lawyers hoy.
Will the county or city change the yellow light times to catch more violators and make more money?
No. The State of Florida sets the yellow light time cycle for every intersection in Florida and, in close conjunction with our city, each camera will be routinely reviewed to ensure compliance with the law.
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Motociclista muere y pasajero resulta herido en Dade City
A man riding a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja died when his motorcycle collided with a Chevy K1500 pickup truck. Paramedics took the passenger of the bike to a local hospital with serious injuries. The accident happened around 8:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City North.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that the Ninja was traveling north on U.S. 301 and the Chevy Pickup was westbound on Pioneer Museum Rd. and pulled into the path of the Ninja. The rider of the Ninja tried to miss the truck but struck its back left quarter panel.
Tragically, the rider of the bike died at the scene, and paramedics took the passenger to St. Joseph’s Hospital in serious condition. Luckily, the pickup driver did not sustain any injuries.
Accidentes de motocicleta
According to many federal studies, a motorcycle rider involved in a crash is six times more likely to be killed than the typical passenger vehicle driver or occupant.
An NHTSA study showed that in 2017, there were 40,000 people who died in auto accidents, and of those, 12.5 of those deaths (5,000) were motorcycle riders and passengers yet motorcycles make up only 3 percent of all vehicles registered.
It gets even scarier when you compare the fatality rates of motorcycle riders to passenger vehicles. The fatality rate looks at the number of fatalities of different vehicle types per 100 million miles traveled. The passenger vehicle rate in 2017 was 1.1, and motorcycle riders’ rate for the same year was 5.6 This is almost a 500 percent increase in the risk of death when a person is riding a motorcycle.
Why so Dangerous?
The biggest factor behind the dangers of motorcycle riding is a concept called driver “tunneling.” This means that a typical car driver has tunnel vision for motorcycle riders. The driver will look right at a motorcycle and still not “see” it. Experts say that it is because of the low profile of the motorcycle compared to a car. In addition, drivers have conditioned themselves to look out for cars not motorcycles, pedestrians or bike riders.
Another reason is the risk that motorcycle riders take. A disproportionate of motorcycle crashes are due to the speed of the motorcycle. Also, motorcycle riders are more likely to drive aggressively and weave in and out of traffic.
The third reason is impairment. Around 40 percent of all motorcycle deaths have some connection to alcohol consumption, and 25 percent of motorcycle riders who died had a BAC over the legal limit. So when you group tunneling, aggressive driving, and impairment together, it is understandable why motorcycle riders the high fatality rate.
Liability for Passenger on a Motorcycle
Motorcycle passengers have the same liability as anyone injured in a crash. The person who was negligent is responsible for all damages which includes a motorcycle passenger. In a typical motorcycle accident that is the other driver’s fault, the rider of the motorcycle will be covered by the other driver’s insurance. That same coverage applies to motorcycle passengers as well.
Another issue is when the motorcycle rider is at fault for their passenger’s injuries. When this happens then the rider is responsible for his or her negligence. A passenger in a car is always covered by the driver’s insurance policy. All 50 states require coverage for car passengers as part of the mandatory insurance for drivers.
However, for motorcycle passengers, there are a few differences. In Florida, the law requires car drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP). This pays out for all medical bills associated with an accident for the covered driver regardless of who’s at fault.
In Florida, this isn’t required for motorcycles so that if the motorcycle passenger is injured, then he or she might not be able to collect compensation for their medical bills under the PIP provision. But this doesn’t mean there is no coverage because general liability for all vehicles and their passengers is required in Florida meaning that whoever is at fault, their insurance will pay for all damages.
Comuníquese con un abogado de accidentes de motocicleta
If you are injured or a loved one is killed in a motorcycle crash similar to this one, you need to talk to our equipo de lesiones personales. The coverage issues can be confusing, and many times and insurance company will wrongly tell you that there is no coverage when coverage exists. Don’t take their word for it, talk to a professional who is on your side.
RHINO Lawyers is the powerful, results-driven law firm, that takes Insurance Companies and Bullies “head-on!” We describe our bold modern approach to “Accident & Personal Injury Law” and “Our Personal Mission” to empower Florida’s families to “Take Charge!” Talk to one of our attorneys today!
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7 estadísticas interesantes sobre las multas de tránsito
Chances are you’ve probably heard someone else complaining about how bad drivers from a particular state are, and chances are we have all been at least a little guilty of this type of stereotyping ourselves. However, the truth of the matter is though that every state has plenty of really bad drivers these days. So, of course, this leads to some very interesting driving citation statistics that range from surprising to just plain scary.
1. The #1 Way U.S. Residents Interact with Police
The most common way the average person in this country will interact with the police is in a traffic stop of some sort. Thus, it was estimated that 44% of all face-to-face contact between individuals and police officers was for a driving citation. In fact, about half of all those stops result in a traffic ticket. Today there are over 195 million licensed drivers on the roads (both unrestricted and commercial licenses). So, it’s safe to assume these numbers have only grown.
2. 41M People Get Speeding Citations
There are 195 million licensed drivers on the road, and on average every year 41 million of them receive driving citations. That means you have around a 20% chance of getting a citation yourself (we’re rounding off the numbers here, of course, but that’s close). In order to reach that number each year, though, law enforcement officers have to write out a significant number of tickets each and every day.
3. 112,000 Driving Citation a Day
Police officers issue about 112,000 driving citations a day on average. In fact, even if you don’t have far to drive, there are countless ways you could get caught speeding. Here are a few ways drivers are caught.
- Police speed traps.
- Caught on red-light cameras.
- Drive past a police car without paying attention.
4. Average Ticket Costs $152
Every state attaches different fines for its citations, but on average, you can expect to pay about $152 for an average ticket. However, do a little math on that, and these tickets will bring in $17,024,000 a day to police forces across the country. That is a pretty good chunk of change. While you think you may know how to avoid speeding tickets on your own, you still need to use Trapster for a little additional help while on the road.
5. Over $6 Billion in Annual Revenue
Hundreds of dollars for each ticket, tens of millions of dollars every day, and all of a sudden, the number of citations every year will bring in around $6 billion. A lot of this money goes to new road construction and other city improvements.
6. Only 5% Contested Speeding Tickets in Court
No matter how angry a speeding ticket might make us, there is actually only a small fraction of the 41 million people who ever contest a ticket. In fact, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, around 85% of the people pulled over felt the reason was legitimate.
7. The 10 States with the Highest Number of Tickets Issued
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- California
- Texas
- Georgia
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
Lastly, these driving citation statistics may not be all that surprising to some people, but hopefully, they serve as a good reminder that there are a lot of vigilant police officers out there, and with a little help from the equipo de defensa penal en RHINO Lawyers, you can avoid contributing to next year’s stats.
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Choque múltiple de vehículos en Feather Sound termina en tragedia
A man driving a 2019 Nissan Sentra caused a multiple vehicle crash when he collided with a 2008 Honda Civic. Then he hit a 2017 Honda Accord killing the driver of the Nissan. The crash happened in Feather Sound at the intersection of Ulmerton and 34th Street N. around 4 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol trooper at the escena, the Nissan was traveling west on Ulmerton Road when it turned left into the path of the Civic. The Nissan then spun and hit the Accord that was waiting to take a left turn from Ulmerton onto 34th Street.
Unfortunately, the driver of the Nissan died at the scene. Paramedics took his passenger, along with the occupants of the Civic to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration considers a multi-vehicle crash any collision that involves three or more vehicles. When this happens, the risk of serious injury and fatalities go up considerably.
The reason for this is the dynamics of a multi-vehicle crash. In all types of multi-vehicle crashes, there are often multiple impacts to the same car. As a result, occupants suffer multiple hits. Each impact has the ability to injure someone worse or cause death.
There are two primary types of multi-car collisions. First, one being a chain-reaction crash. This is where one collision sets off events that cause the involvement of other cars. These often happen on busy and crowded highways and streets. In many cases, a car endures two or more impacts thus causing greater injuries.
Others are pileup crashes where motorists on a freeway or highway are unable to stop when going at high speeds. They then crash into whatever is in front of them, and sometimes it is a vehicle that has already been in a wreck.
What to do if Involved in a Multi-Car Crash
If you get in a multi-vehicle accident, experts say to stay in your car. This might seem counter-intuitive, as many feel that they should get out of their car in case someone else hits their car. However, this is the reason to stay in your car with the seatbelt on. Unlike, a pedestrian being hit by a 4,000 lb hunk of steel and plastic. A damaged car offers more protection.
This doesn’t mean you suspend common sense, if there is a fire or you see or smell leaking fuel, for example, then you need to get out of your car and to a safe place.
¿Cómo se determina la culpa?
Determining fault in a multi-car crash is sometimes difficult, and in multi-car crashes, it’s even more problematic. However, it all boils down to which person was negligent. Accident investigators will do their best to see which car struck which other car and in what order, but at the end of the day, they do not determine fault.
Unfortunately, after any major accident involving injuries, many insurers are likely to blame you for your injuries.
¿Necesito un abogado?
It’s up to each injured person whether they get an attorney. However, in multi-car wrecks, there are typically several insurance companies covering the many vehicles, and each one is going to point the finger at the other where liability is concerned. So the best thing to do is to talk to an attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you of your options.
Si estuvo involucrado en un choque similar a este, comuníquese con nuestro equipo de lesiones personales hoy para una consulta gratuita y evaluación del caso. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”
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¿QUÉ DEBO HACER DESPUÉS DE UN ACCIDENTE?
Driving for most people is a part of daily life. Car are all over the roadways, and almost everyone needs to get where they’re going immediately. With this, accidents in Florida are extremely high. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were a total of 388,032 car accidents in 2017. These are the reported accidents. In fact, due to not reporting accidents the number is likely higher.
The statistics also broke down the number of injuries related to the crashes (246,285 out of 388,032) and that March was the month with the highest accident rate. Most accidents were on Fridays, between 4 pm-5 pm, and involved someone in the range of 25-34 years of age. Many factors contribute to car accidents, such as:
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- Enviar mensajes de texto mientras se conduce
- Manejar bajo los efectos del alcohol
- Adjusting the radio/sound system
- Inclement weather conditions
These factors play an important role in the causes of auto accidents. Motorcycle accidents are also a high risk, with the injuries on motorcycles having the ability to be more severe in nature. After all this risk of being on the road, many people ask “what do I do after an accident?”
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP?
Once you feel the impact of the other vehicle, adrenaline is running through your veins. You didn’t expect the accident, and now you must deal with the other driver. Immediately after the crash, make sure you are okay. This sounds standard, but this is a traumatic experience so take a second to breathe and make sure nothing on you is hit, cut or bleeding. If you are able, do the following steps:
- Call 911 or the local police.
- Collect the names, addresses and telephone numbers from everyone involved and around the scene (independent witnesses), and take the driver’s license number of the driver(s), license plate numbers of any vehicle involved, and any insurance information.
- Take photographs and/or video of any vehicle involved, injuries, accident location.
- If there is a chance you are or may be injured, seek medical attention immediately.
- Call our office at 844-RHINO-77 so we can begin our crash investigation and make sure the proper steps are taken to protect you.
HOW DO I GET MY CAR FIXED?
Once we come on your case, we are able to help you set up your property damage claim. The property damage is the most frustrating part because most people need their car to go to work, pick up their children, buy groceries, etc. Our office helps you get this set up by contacting all insurance companies and starting the process of getting the at-fault driver’s insurance to start fixing your car. We also look into getting you into a rental car so you can drive normally while your vehicle is getting repaired. Most law firms do not help their clients with the property damage, but we believe that making sure your car is getting repaired immediately is an important part of helping you.
I’M INJURED AND NEED TO HAVE TREATMENT, WHERE DO I GO?
Unfortunately, injuries are common in auto accidents. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles stated that out of the 388,032 accidents reported, 246,285 of them involved an injury. This equates to injuries in roughly 63% of accidents. Sometimes, injuries take some time before you start feeling the effects. In Florida, you have fourteen (14) days to see someone to preserve certain benefits that you may be entitled to.
Our office wants to get you the best treatment and we realize each injury is different. That is why it is important to seek qualified medical providers who are able to help you with getting better. We communicate with our clients to make sure they are getting the help they deserve.
HOW SOON SHOULD I CALL A LAWYER?
Calling a lawyer is a big decision. Once you complete the steps at the scene, give our equipo de lesiones personales a call and at the very least we can walk you through how we can help you. If you have additional questions about an accident you were in and injuries suffered as a result, contact the Tampa auto accident attorneys en RHINO Lawyers. We will explore all options of the accident, including all insurance areas to make sure you are getting the help you deserve.
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Encuesta de contacto público – Policía
The most common reason for contact with the police is being a driver in a traffic stop. In 2008, an estimated 44% of face-to-face contacts that U.S. residents had with police occurred for this reason. About half of all traffic stops that year resulted in a multa de tránsito. Police search approximately 5% of all drivers during a traffic stop.
These findings are based on the Police-Public Contact Survey (PPCS), a BJS survey that interviews U.S. residents about their contacts with police during the previous 12 months. They asked people who reported more than one instance of face-to-face contact during the year to describe their most recent occurrence. They conduct the PPCS about every three years since 1999.
Public Contact Survey Findings
An estimated 17.7 million persons age 16 or older indicated that their most recent contact with the police in 2008 was as a driver pulled over in a traffic stop. These drivers represented 8.4% of the nation’s 209 million drivers.
Stopped drivers reported speeding as the most common reason for being pulled over in 2008.
In 2008 about 5% of traffic stops led to a search of the driver, the vehicle, or both. Police were more likely to search for male drivers (7.4%) than female drivers (1.6%).
Contacta con RHINO Lawyers
In short, we will work with you to identify all the risks of your traffic ticket. Above all, we will find the critical information needed to counterbalance those risks. Then, we will charge ahead working directly with your prosecutor. Furthermore, we will demand your case get completely dropped or your charges drastically reduced.
Thus, if you receive a traffic ticket our equipo de defensa penal can help. As a matter of fact, we have won hundreds of cases for our clients in similar circumstances. So, we know what it takes to fight on your behalf.
Por último, recibe tu consulta gratuita hoy. Luego, obtén más información sobre cómo ’RHINO Lawyers» la estrategia de defensa puede funcionar para ti.
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Conductor de monopatín herido al transitar por la I-75
Early Tuesday, March 4, 2019, a car hit a person riding a scooter in the far-right lane on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue. Severely injuring the scooter rider. The Florida Highway Patrol says that the 32-year-old scooter rider injured was driving slowly in the outside lane and was rear-ended by a 2011 Toyota Sienna.
The impact threw the rider several feet over the guardrail and on the grass. Paramedics took him to Tampa General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Police cited both drivers, the scooter driver for impeding traffic and the Toyota driver for careless driving.
Tampa Bay Scooters
Electric scooters are becoming a popular alternative transportation in many of the nation’s cities. Companies like Bird, Lime, Skip, and Spin have cropped up over the last few years. They place scooters all over the city and riders can rent them and then drop them wherever they are when finished.
This has caused cities some problems and many detractors feel that the scooters are a nuisance and a safety hazard, while supporters say that it’s an inexpensive way for the city to provide transportation to thousands of people a day. Either way, it puts a lot of scooters on the streets.
As of March 1, 2019, Tampa Bay has not yet joined in the list of cities offering scooters as a means of transportation. There are expectations that scooters will be coming soon to Tampa Bay.
Scooter Rider Accidents
Regardless of whether or when Tampa Bay gets their scooter program, scooters are still being used by people as a cheap way to get around the city. Many of these are the motorized scooters, also called mopeds. Electric scooters are smaller and people ride them standing up.
Florida law prohibits electric scooter on the state’s roads but allows motorized scooters on the roadways and are treated as vehicles so long as they meet the minimum requirements for headlights, brake, tail and turn lights, etc. However, they are not allowed on the freeways unless the motor is 50 cc’s or more.
The problem with motor scooters is that they have a low profile and many times aren’t seen by drivers of cars. Some riders will zip around in and out of traffic while others will be going too slow and frustrate drivers.
This causes accidents, and when that happens, the law allows the injured person to seek compensation just like they would in a typical vehicle accident.
Common Scooter Rider Injuries
Scooters are small, lightweight, and they leave the rider fairly unprotected. The cars and other vehicles might outweigh a typical scooter as much as 20 times. This puts the scooter operator at a huge disadvantage when a car or truck and a scooter collide. Some of the common injuries of a scooter accident are:
- Lesión cerebral traumática
- Broken Bones (legs, wrists, and ribs most common)
- Road Rash
- Deep Bruises
- Deep Lacerations
¿Necesito un abogado?
If you are injured in a scooter-motor vehicle accident, chances are you are seriously injured and are experiencing substantial financial losses. Many people wonder if they need an attorney or if the insurance company will take care of them.
Consult with our equipo de lesiones personales. The insurance company doesn’t make money by paying out too much for their claims. So put someone on your side who knows the law and will use it to get the highest compensation allowed.
RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”
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Motociclista gravemente herido en choque por giro a la izquierda
A car struck a motorcycle, ejecting the rider from his bike and causing severe injuries. The accident happened around 3:47, Tuesday, March 3, 2019, on Hillsborough Ave. just east of Webb Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that a 2001 Crown Victoria turned left in front of the motorcycle, causing the vehicles to collide. The motorcycle rider went to the pavement and sustained serious injuries.
Officials at the scene say that the injured motorcycle rider’s arm was partially severed. Paramedics took him to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he underwent surgery. Consequently, the accident is still under investigation, and there is no word at this time if any charges will be filed. Sometimes drivers will be given a infracción por manejo descuidado for pulling into oncoming traffic.
Motorcycle Rider Injury
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), a rider of a motorcycle is 28 times more likely to die in a crash and five times more likely to suffer serious injuries compared to occupants in a typical passenger car.
Unfortunately, many people who take a left in front of a motorcyclist say “they never saw the motorcycle”. While, left-hand turn accidents are, by far, the most common type of crash. This occurs when a car pulls into the path of the motorcycle, leaving the motorcyclist no good options.
Almost every bike crash ends with the injured rider on the pavement. This adds to the likelihood of severe injury or death. Also, cars outweigh motorcycles by as much as 10 times. This weight disparity also contributes to the motorcyclist’s injuries.
Do I need an attorney?
If you sustain injuries riding your bike, you need to talk to an attorney. They can give you good advice and evaluate your claim. Don’t talk to the insurance company until you get the facts. Better yet, leave it all to the professionals and concentrate on recovering from your injuries. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will try to pay you as little as possible, or even blame you for your injuries.
Contact a Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
After any crash, if there is a serious injury or loss of a loved one, contact a motorcycle accident attorney.
RHINO Lawyers is the powerful, results-driven law firm that takes Insurance Companies and Bullies “head-on!”
Lastly, anyone injured due to the negligence of another driver in Florida should contact us for a free consultation. Our equipo de lesiones personales le ofrecerá asesoramiento para ayudarle a obtener la compensación que se merece.
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Colisión frontal en la ruta estadounidense 301 en Florida deja cuatro heridos
The driver of a 2010 Toyota Tundra was driving in the wrong lanes of U.S. 301 when his car struck an oncoming vehicle injuring four. According to a Florida Highway Patrol officer at the escena, the driver of the Tundra was traveling north in the southbound lanes of the highway and that alcohol was a factor in the head-on collision.
The second car in the accident was also a Toyota Tundra but its year is 2015. The accident happened a little after midnight Sunday, March 3, 2019. Paramedics took all three occupants of the 2015 Tundra and the driver of the 2010 Tundra to a local hospital and listed in serious condition. FHP says that charges are pending against the driver of the 2010 Tundra.
Head-On Crashes
Head-on collisions are especially violent and cause significant property damage, injuries, and fatalities. In fact, head-on collisions are the leading type of crash for causing fatalities. According to a estudio from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, head-on crashes only make up 2 percent of all crashes in the U.S. but makeup over 10 percent of all fatalities.
The Danger of a Head-on Collision
The impact of a head-on collision is made of the mass and momentum of two vehicles both typically going at speeds higher than 50 miles an hour. Violent head-on collisions often cause cars to roll over, catch on fire or fly off the roadway. This increases the likelihood of more serious injuries. Also, with many head-on collisions, a car might drift over the centerline quickly giving the other driver no chance to take defensive actions.
Common Injuries
The violence of a head-on collision increases the chance that the injuries will be severe and the risk of death high. Because of this, head-on collisions have common injuries associated with it:
- Traumatismo contundente
- Head Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Huesos rotos
- Internal Injuries/Bleeding
- Airbag injuries
Losses and Damages that Come from Head-On Crashes
In any accident, a person is entitled to certain monetary damages from the at-fault driver. This usually comes from an insurance company that is often reluctant to pay a reasonable amount for the losses sustained.
However, the law allows for an injured person to claim certain financial losses as damages. Under Florida law a person involved in a head-on collision, and injured, you are entitled to certain damages. They are:
- Gastos médicos
- Lost wages, past, and future
- Permanent injuries/disabilities or disfigurement
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Loss of quality of life/consortium
- Wrongful Death compensation
- Sufrimiento emocional
While money alone does not make the person whole again. Struggling with the physical and emotional aspects of a traumatic accident becomes more difficult as the financial losses add up creating more anxiety and stress. Many victims of these accidents wonder if they need to get an attorney. In most cases, the answer is yes. You need to understand your rights and what you are entitled to under the law so you can make the best decision.
Contact a Tampa Bay Area Car Accident Attorney Today
Even if you don’t hire an attorney, you need to speak to one that knows the law and can evaluate your case. Talk to an Attorney at RHINO Lawyers hoy. Nuestro equipo de lesiones personales está listo para comenzar a trabajar para usted para conseguirle la compensación que se merece.
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Auto se estrella contra una casa y deja dos heridos en el hospital
Un carro se estrelló contra una casa interrumpiendo el desayuno de un hombre temprano en la mañana del viernes 1 de marzo de 2019.
Según Fox 13, el carro entró a una recámara de la casa tras pasarse una señal de alto y salirse del camino. Según la policía, el conductor del carro le estaba presumiendo su vehículo a un amigo y no se detuvo en una señal de alto en la 126th Ave North y Wild Acres Way.
Los paramédicos trasladaron a dos personas al hospital. Y los vecinos dicen que esto ya ha ocurrido antes en circunstancias similares. Hace dos años, un auto cruzó a toda velocidad la misma intersección y se estrelló contra la casa de al lado, hiriendo a una mujer en su cama.
Sin embargo, en el choque actual, acusaron al conductor del auto de manejar sin licencia y de no detenerse en una señal de alto.
Autos chocando contra edificios
Según un informe según el Texas Traffic Institute de la Universidad A&M de Texas, los automóviles chocan contra edificios más de 60 veces al día en todo el país. Las viviendas representan un pequeño porcentaje de esos accidentes, siendo la mayoría de estos en tiendas minoristas como restaurantes y centros comerciales al aire libre.
El informe citó que el mayor factor es la ubicación del edificio. Los edificios más cercanos a los estacionamientos tienen el mayor riesgo de ser golpeados. Que el conductor confunda el freno con el acelerador es la razón más común de un choque contra un edificio. Luego, el carro es conducido accidentalmente hacia el edificio.
Lesiones comunes en accidentes automovilísticos
Cuando un carro choca contra un edificio, hay una gran cantidad de escombros voladores que pueden actuar como metralla. Asimismo, el impacto en sí puede causar lesiones graves. Algunas otras lesiones comunes incluyen laceraciones profundas, huesos rotos y traumatismo craneal. Dado que muchas de las víctimas están sentadas o de pie en lo que creían que era un lugar seguro. Otro problema de estos choques es que las personas generalmente se sienten a salvo de los accidentes automovilísticos dentro de un edificio y no toman medidas defensivas, lo que las pone en mayor riesgo de sufrir lesiones.
¿Qué debo hacer?
Una persona lesionada por un automóvil mientras se encuentra dentro de un edificio a veces no considerará buscar una compensación del conductor. Debido a que no lo ven como un accidente automovilístico típico. O bien, otros sienten que sus lesiones podrían no ser lo suficientemente graves comoเพื่อ justificar la búsqueda de compensación. Sin embargo, lo mejor que se puede hacer es hablar con un abogado que conozca la ley y pueda brindarle asesoramiento y una evaluación del caso. Este abogado también puede analizar sus posibles áreas de compensación.
Si usted ha sufrido lesiones en un incidente similar, hable con un profesional que pueda evaluar su reclamo para ver a qué tiene derecho. Los siguientes son posibles daños que surgen naturalmente de las colisiones con edificios por vehículos:
- Gastos médicos
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Angustia emocional / TEPT
- Tiempo perdido en el trabajo
- Daños a la propiedad (Teléfonos celulares, otros artículos personales)
- Incapacidad permanente
Comuníquese con un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en Tampa
Siempre hable con un abogado después de un accidente que resulte en una lesión grave.
Si estuvo involucrado en un choque similar a este, comuníquese con nuestro equipo de lesiones personales hoy para una consulta gratuita y evaluación del caso.
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