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Cómo obtener un informe de accidente de auto en Tampa, Florida

Involved in an accident involving a serious injury or a loved one passed away during the collision? Obtain your car accident report. Then be sure to contact our equipo de lesiones personales para una consulta gratuita. RHINO Lawyers is dedicated to tackling the insurance companies head-on.

Cómo obtener un informe de accidente de auto en Tampa, Florida

In the City of Tampa, police will file an accident report shortly after the crash. (If you did not call the police. File an accident report within 10 days of the crash. In the future, always call 911 after a crash.)

If you have retained an attorney, they will likely obtain the accident report on your behalf. Also, your insurer or you may obtain an accident report for a crash that you were involved in. The law only allows these parties to obtain the accident report for the first 60 days from the time of filing.

If you are obtaining the report yourself, you will need a photo ID and you will also need the Sworn Statement for Traffic Crash Report Information form which you can download here Sworn Statement PDF.

Tampa accident reports may be purchased online on the Traffic Accident Report Request page or picked up in person at the Tampa Police Department, 411 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 during normal business hours.

When will the crash report be available?

Short-form crash reports are usually available within a week of the crash.

Long-form Florida Traffic Crash Reports are usually available around 10 days or so after the crash. They use these reports when there are DUIs, significant property damage, injuries, or deaths. Long-form reports are also filled out when a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle totaled a car.

Let Us Help Retrieve Your Auto Accident Report

Dealing with an auto accident is stressful. Allow us to aid you in locating your report swiftly. Simply provide us with basic details about your auto accident, and our team will work to find your report for you.

What To Expect:

By submitting your request, you consent to RHINO Lawyers’ auto accident team contacting you to offer assistance. In addition, expect potential follow-up communication via telephone, email, or SMS from our auto accident team to help in your recovery process. It’s important to note that utilizing this service does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Additionally, you agree to adhere to our Terms of Use.

What to Do With Your Accident Report:

Thoroughly review your police accident report. This document holds crucial details, such as insurance providers, driver identities, and the law enforcement officer’s assessment regarding fault attribution for the accident.

To get started click here, complete the form, and we will do the rest.

Do I need an attorney?

You may not need an attorney for accidents resulting in only property damage or minor scrapes and bruises. However, it is always important to speak to an attorney after any crash resulting in serious injuries or fatal accidents. Tampa injury lawyers provide free consultations and offer you advice that is in your best interest.

Hombre pierde ambas piernas en grave accidente de motocicleta con fuga

Un Mitsubishi Galant y una motocicleta chocaron, hiriendo de gravedad al motociclista. El conductor del Galant huyó, pero fue capturado por la policía cuando regresó a la escena más tarde. El choque y fuga de la motocicleta ocurrió en dirección oeste por Park Boulevard en el 40^th Calle N. alrededor de las 10:30 p. m., miércoles 16 de enero.

Según la policía de Tampa Bay, escena, el conductor del Gallant intentó girar desde el carril más a la derecha, cruzando seis carriles de tráfico hacia el estacionamiento de un restaurante, cuando se cruzó en el camino de la motocicleta que circulaba en dirección oeste por la calle Park.

Como resultado, el accidente dejó al motociclista con heridas graves en las piernas, terminando por perder ambas. El conductor del Gallant fue arrestado por darse a la fuga tras un accidente que involucra lesiones graves y conducir con una licencia de conducir suspendida o revocada.

Accidentes de motocicleta

Cualquier accidente en motocicleta puede resultar en lesiones graves o la muerte debido a la vulnerabilidad del motociclista. Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras de EE. UU. (NHTSA, por sus siglas en inglés), una persona tiene 6 veces más probabilidades de morir en un accidente de motocicleta que en un choque de automóvil. En el caso de los vehículos de pasajeros, hay 13.10 muertes por cada 100,000 choques, y la tasa para las motocicletas es de 72.34 por cada 100,000 choques.

El riesgo de lesiones graves también es mucho mayor para los motociclistas, quienes corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir ciertos tipos de lesiones. Estas son:

• Lesión cerebral traumática
• Abrasiones profundas (raspones por fricción)
• Huesos rotos
• Pérdida de extremidades

Causas de los accidentes de motocicleta

Una de las ventajas de una motocicleta es también su mayor responsabilidad en lo que respecta a accidentes. Las motocicletas son más pequeñas, lo que les da rapidez y mayor maniobrabilidad. Sin embargo, también tienen un perfil visual bajo que puede contribuir a los choques. Algunas de las causas principales son:

• Manejo en el punto ciego
• Conductores de automóviles que giran a la izquierda hacia una motocicleta que viene en sentido contrario
• Conductores de automóviles que se incorporan a la trayectoria de una motocicleta

Algunos accidentes de motocicleta son causados por la conducción imprudente por parte del motociclista. Algunos de estos son:

• Apertura repentina de puerta (impacto de motociclista contra puerta abierta de un auto detenido o en tráfico)
• Filtrado entre autos
• Exceso de velocidad
• Manejo agresivo / Conducción imprudente entre carriles
• Conducir por el acotamiento
• Con capacidad de conducción disminuida

¿Necesito un abogado si sufro lesiones en un accidente de motocicleta?

Muchas veces, cuando el error aparentemente obvio de un conductor causa un accidente con una motocicleta, el motociclista siente que no necesita un abogado. Si bien esto puede ser teóricamente cierto, en la práctica real no lo es. Si no tiene a un profesional de su lado, está confiando en la imparcialidad de la compañía de seguros y de sus abogados.

No cometa este error. Hable con un abogado que conozca la ley y pueda evaluar su caso. Por último, comuníquese con un abogado en RHINO Lawyers hoy. Nuestro equipo de lesiones personales está listo para comenzar a trabajar para usted para conseguirle la compensación que se merece.

Preguntas que debe hacer después de un accidente automovilístico

First, after a car accident, the injured parties have lots of questions and very few answers. Thus, at RHINO Lawyers, our team gets you through the unknown and describes the process. Our focus is helping accident victims and families. Especially, those who have suffered serious injuries in car, truck and other motor vehicle accidents. After the collision, many factors come into play. From the exchanging of insurance, police investigation, and the insurance assessment of the vehicle damage, many people don’t know what steps to take. Here are some questions you may have, and how we can help.

What do I do after I get hit?

After the accident, you want to call 911 or the local police. You want to collect the names, addresses, and phone numbers of anyone at the scene and take pictures. If you are injured or feel you need help, seek medical attention. For a step-by-step process on what to do visit our website at www.rhinolawyers.com/. Or call us at 844-RHINO-77 to discuss your questions.

How long do I have to preserve my benefits?

In Florida, you have only fourteen (14) days to preserve your benefits. This time schedule on personal injury protection (PIP) coverage preserves benefits you may have available through the premiums you pay. To learn more about this, visit our website at www.rhinolawyers.com/ or call us at 844-RHINO-77 to discuss your questions.

What can I recover after a car accident?

You may be entitled to receive many different types of damages under Florida law. These damages are a way of being able to compensate you from an accident. Some damages are:

• property damage
• reasonable past and future medical expenses
• lost earnings
• dolor y sufrimiento
• mental anguish
• permanent impairment to your body or earning capacity

How much money will I receive?

This depends. Each accident case is specific. Your case may be worth what you agree to with the insurance company or what a judge or jury awards. We investigate all aspects related to your accident and injuries. In addition, our team will communicate with you what can happen. Usually, the value is dependent upon the type and extent of your injuries. Additional factors that contribute are the amount of medical bills, length of treatment, and frequency of treatment. As well as, future medical bills, permanent disabilities and any other damage that can be documented. Our team looks into every detail with our pre-file department and litigation department to get you the award you deserve.

Who do I call after a car accident?

Lastly, if you have additional car accident questions about an accident and suffered injuries, as a result, contact our equipo de lesiones personales en RHINO Lawyers. We will explore all options of the accident. As well as, all insurance areas to make sure you are getting the help you deserve.  Give us a call at 844-RHINO-77 for a free consultation. Take Charge of your Rights.

Accidentes causados por conductores en sentido contrario

The last month has been very concerning for Tampa Bay residents. The Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges are staples for residents commuting to and from Tampa and Saint Petersburg. Within the last month, two major accidents involving wrong way, DUI drivers have caused fatal and critical injuries to victims of these crashes.

October 19, 2018 Car Accident

A fatal car accident on October 19, 2018, left the unsuspecting victim, Mark Beale critically injured. They pronounced the suspected DUI driver, Renard McGriff dead at the scene. Reports state that McGriff was driving the wrong way on the Howard Frankland Bridge when his car smashed into oncoming traffic around 6 am on Friday. Mr. Beale was the victim of this deadly accident, and he is being treated for these injuries.

November 1, 2018 Car Accident

Involved in a car crash, police arrested suspected DUI driver, Andy Cuff, Jr. on November 1, 2018, at 1:54 am. Reports state that Cuff turned the wrong way on the Howard Frankland Bridge and started going towards one-way traffic. His car smashed into a Tampa woman, Andrea Rusch. They are treating her for critical injuries. All reports to this point maintain she was driving with the normal course of traffic and was an unsuspecting victim from this possible DUI driver.

Cómo podemos ayudar

Both these accidents involved serious injuries, alcohol, and wrong-way drivers. One-way streets are common in the city of Tampa and the highways. Yet, the motives of the at-fault drivers in both accidents can never be completely understood. Car accidents occur on a daily basis, however, both these accidents the past two weeks shed light on the seriousness of what can happen.

Medical bills, treatment, property damage, and pain and suffering are a part of many accidents. Especially, serious accidents involving critical injuries. The road to recovery is long, but if you need help, please let us know.

If you have additional questions about an accident and suffered injuries, as a result, contact our equipo de lesiones personales 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. Please visit our website at www.rhinolawyers.com/ or give us a call at 844-RHINO-77 for a free consultation. Take Charge of your Rights.

Estudiante atropellado por un maestro al cruzar la calle

A high school student hit crossing the road near his high school. And, the car was driven by a teacher at the same school. The accident happened on Wednesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the intersection of School Road and Madison Street in New Port Richey, Florida, which is near Gulf High School.

According to a New Port Richey police officer at the escena, the teen did not use a nearby crosswalk when he crossed the road in front of the vehicle. He also said that speed or distracted driving didn’t appear to be an issue.

Police found headphones at the scene, but it wasn’t known if the student was using them at the time. The injured teen was airlifted to a local hospital where was listed in critical condition. Students from the school gathered just after the last bell to talk about the incident. “It’s awful, just thinking how bad that teacher feels. He didn’t mean to hit him,” said one student as noted in the Fox13 article.

We are deeply saddened to hear about this terrible crash and hope the student makes a full recovery.

Pedestrians and Crosswalks

Pedestrians are especially vulnerable when crossing a road. The average automobile weighs around 4,000 lbs. and can cause significant injuries when striking a person who has no protection. Crosswalks add some protection in that they hope will cause motorists to use more caution. Under Florida law, a crosswalk provides protection to pedestrians by giving them the right-of-way if used properly. Under the law, a pedestrian:

• Must obey the traffic lights and signs at a crosswalk.
• Only cross streets within designated crosswalks.
• Must stay within the crosswalk while on the road.
• Must not walk in front of a moving car that has the right-of-way.

The driver of a vehicle:

• Must yield to the right-of-way to the pedestrian in the crosswalk if in the crosswalk legally.
• Must stop at a crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian in a crosswalk if there is no signals or signage at the crosswalk.

Bottom line: A pedestrian should cross at a crosswalk obeying all signals and signs. If so, then the pedestrian has the right-of-way. However, if the signal is red for the pedestrian, then the vehicle has the right-of-way. If there is no signal or sign, and the vehicle is approaching the crosswalk, then the pedestrian must yield to the vehicle. However, if the pedestrian is already in the crosswalk, then the pedestrian has the right-of-way.

Who’s at Fault when a pedestrian is hit outside of a crosswalk?

When a pedestrian is hit by a car while not properly using a crosswalk or crossing without a crosswalk, does this mean that it’s automatically the pedestrian’s fault and he or she can’t recover for any losses? The answer is no. Florida’s crosswalk laws are traffic laws under the state’s criminal statutes.

When someone is injured by another person, this is governed by the civil laws of Florida. Like most other states, Florida has a law that says a violation of a criminal or traffic law does not indicate liability in a civil case. This means that if someone violates the traffic laws and injures someone, then they are not responsible for the person’s injuries just because of the traffic violation.

To determine fault in a personal injury case, the injured person must prove that the other person was negligent. So, if you were injured while crossing the road illegally, you might still be able to get compensation for your injuries. The court will look at whether the driver acted reasonably and operated his or her vehicle with due care. In some areas such as streets near parks and schools, drivers should use extra care.

Do I need an attorney if I’m Hit Crossing the Road?

While it’s possible to represent yourself in a personal injury claim, it’s not advised. At the least, you should talk to an attorney who provides you a free consultation and can advise you of the law and evaluate your claim. After that, you can make an informed decision. Insurers will often blame YOU for your injury. Remember, people have insurance for a reason. Even if the driver is the nicest person in the world and even if you think you were at fault or partially at fault you shouldn’t suffer because their insurer doesn’t want to compensate you.

Comuníquese con un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en Tampa

Siempre comuníquese con un abogado después de cualquier choque que involucre una lesión grave o la pérdida de un ser querido.

RHINO Lawyers is the powerful, results-driven law firm, that takes Insurance Companies and Bullies “head-on!” Anyone injured in Florida may contact us for a free consultation. Our equipo de lesiones personales le ofrecerá asesoramiento para ayudarle a obtener la compensación que se merece.

Adolescente peatón herido por conductor que se dio a la fuga

A female pedestrian was hit by a car and thrown into a ditch in a hit-and-run accident. Then the hit-and-run driver left her in the mud and water crying for help. This happened after 6 am, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in Polk County.

Fortunately for the hit-and-run victim, another pedestrian a grade school girl was walking to her bus stop and heard the screaming. She ran to a nearby house to get an adult who called the victim’s mother who lived nearby. This left many, including her mother, outraged at the hit-and-run driver.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the Polk County Sheriff’s office at 863-298-6200 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-TIPS (8477). Police are searching for an SUV which will likely have recent front end damage. The SUV may be a Chevy Tahoe, Suburban or GMC Yukon.

Atropellos y fugas

Victims of hit-and-run accidents often feel twice victimized. First by the collision and then by the fleeing driver who left them injured and without any help. However, it’s more than just feelings because being a victim of a hit-and-run can make your injuries more severe. This is because there is no one there to call for help or give fist aid. In many accidents where the at-fault person is either not injured or less injured, at least one person is available to call for help or render aid.

Problemas de seguros

Many times, the injured becomes victimized a third time when the bills start adding up and the money isn’t coming in. The victim is often left holding the full financial loss of the accident when the driver flees.

Many times, the injured person has many questions regarding who will cover those losses when the at-fault person hasn’t been identified. What injuries can I claim?

• Who will pay my medical bills?
• Can I file the accident on my own insurance policy?
• What if I wasn’t using my car, can I still use my own insurance?
• Will I have to pay them back if the at-fault driver is found?

All of these questions are legitimate concerns for a victim of a hit-and-run accident. First, you may be able to file under your own auto insurance policy. Many of them have uninsured and underinsured provisions that will pay out when there is an accident involving a vehicle (even if it’s not yours) for some of your losses. In Florida, there is a law that requires insurance policies to cover some of the damages regardless of who is at fault. Other states have similar provisions called Med Pay that will allow a person to claim their medical bills on their own insurance regardless of fault.

¿Necesito un abogado por un accidente de fuga y huida?

Most of these questions and more can be answered by a competent attorney, one who knows the law regarding hit-and-run accidents and one that is experienced with insurance companies. Even if you don’t hire an attorney, you owe it to yourself to talk to one. Then you can make the decision informed and knowing what you are getting into if you decide to go it alone.

Comuníquese con un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en Tampa

So, after any crash, contact an attorney if there is a serious injury or loss of a loved one. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en los resultados, que se enfrenta “de frente” a las compañías de seguros y a los abusadores.”

Anyone injured due to the negligence of another driver in Florida may contact us for a free consultation. Our equipo de lesiones personales le ofrecerá asesoramiento para ayudarle a obtener la compensación que se merece.

Choque en el puente de la I-75 sobre el río Caloosahatchee

Dos autos chocaron contra un semirremolque detenido en la I-75 la madrugada del miércoles 9 de enero de 2019. Según la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida, el conductor del camión salió de su vehículo, que había quedado detenido parcialmente en la banquina y parcialmente en el carril de más a la derecha de la autopista, para colocar bengalas y advertir a los demás.

Según una noticia informe, antes de que eso ocurriera, una camioneta chocó violentamente contra un Sentra que había desacelerado para evitar golpear al semirremolque. La camioneta empujó al Sentra contra el costado del remolque y quedó atrapada entre este y la barrera de cemento que hacía de baranda de contención. Luego, la camioneta se precipitó contra la parte trasera del remolque. Trágicamente, el conductor de la camioneta murió y tres pasajeros del Sentra —incluida una niña de 9 meses— resultaron gravemente heridos.

Al momento de este informe, el bebé estaba luchando por su vida y se encontraba en el mismo hospital que su madre, quien fue una de las personas heridas en el accidente.

Profundamente entristecidos al enterarnos de este accidente, esperamos sinceramente el mejor resultado posible para todos los involucrados.

Accidentes de camiones semirremolque en Florida

Los accidentes de camiones semi-remolque suelen implicar daños graves y lesiones graves. Esto se debe principalmente al tamaño y la masa de los semi-remolques. Un tractocamión completamente cargado puede llegar a pesar hasta 80,000 libras. Incluso detenido, esto puede representar un problema para un vehículo que pesa entre 3,000 y 4,000 libras.

Según la Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes, un accidente que involucra a un camión comercial grande tenía significativamente más probabilidades de resultar en lesiones graves o la muerte que cuando chocan vehículos más pequeños. El estudio también señala que en 2016, cuando el choque entre un camión grande y un vehículo de pasajeros resultó en una muerte, el 83 por ciento de las veces la víctima mortal fue alguien que no era el conductor del camión.

Esto subraya el riesgo de muerte y lesiones graves que tienen los automovilistas al viajar entre camiones comerciales grandes, como los tractocamiones.

Causas de los accidentes de camiones de carga pesada

En otro estudio Según un estudio de la FMCSA, ciertos factores se relacionaron con las causas de los accidentes de camiones comerciales de gran tamaño. El estudio analizó más de 900 accidentes en los que se vieron involucrados semirremolques y otros vehículos comerciales de gran tamaño, y determinó que los siguientes fueron factores críticos en estos accidentes:

• Problemas con los frenos
• Interrupción del flujo de tráfico (congestión, choque previo)
• Uso de medicamentos recetados
• Viajar a una velocidad inadecuada para las condiciones del tiempo o del camino
• Desconocimiento de la carretera
• Problemas viales
• Es obligatorio detenerse antes de un accidente (dispositivo de control de tráfico, cruce peatonal)
• Uso de medicamentos de venta libre
• Vigilancia inadecuada

Al comparar la responsabilidad en los accidentes entre los conductores de camiones comerciales de gran tamaño y los conductores de vehículos de pasajeros, otro estudio realizado por la Asociación Estadounidense de Transportistas (American Trucking Association) reveló que, en el 56 por ciento de los casos, la culpa principal recaía en el conductor del vehículo de pasajeros. El estudio sugiere que esto se debe a la capacitación, las normas y la experiencia de los conductores de camiones.

Qué hacer si te ves involucrado en un accidente con un camión de carga

Lo primero es ponerse a salvo. Esto suele significar quedarse en el vehículo, si es posible y factible, con el cinturón de seguridad abrochado. Esto se debe al riesgo de impactos secundarios, que son más probables en autopistas con separadores centrales y en vías rápidas.

Lo siguiente que debe hacer, una vez que las autoridades le indiquen que es seguro salir de su vehículo, es obtener la mayor cantidad de información posible sobre el conductor culpable. Si se trata de un conductor de camión, obtenga el nombre del conductor y de la empresa de transporte. Además, tome fotografías si es posible, pero solo si hacerlo no lo pone en riesgo de sufrir más lesiones.

Por supuesto, si tus lesiones son tan graves que no puedes hacer esto, entonces debes enfocarte en recibir tratamiento y, luego, en recuperarte. Con el tiempo, la atención se centrará en las pérdidas económicas que se sufren al verse involucrado en un accidente con lesiones.

Debes hablar con un abogado cuando puedas. Esto no significa que tengas que contratar a uno todavía, pero casi todas las firmas de lesiones personales ofrecen consultas gratuitas y solo cobran una tarifa de tu acuerdo o indemnización. Un abogado puede asesorarte sobre tus derechos y evaluar tu caso.

Comuníquese con un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en Tampa

Siempre comuníquese con un abogado después de cualquier choque que involucre una lesión grave o la pérdida de un ser querido. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en los resultados, que se enfrenta “de frente” a las compañías de seguros y a los abusadores.”

Cualquiera Abogado especializado en accidentes de camiones en Tampa Puedo decirte que todos los casos de accidentes de camiones son muy complejos y que, a menudo, hay varias partes involucradas, incluidas compañías de seguros muy experimentadas.

Cualquier persona que haya resultado lesionada en un accidente de camión en Tampa puede ponerse en contacto con nosotros para una consulta gratuita. Nuestro equipo de lesiones personales le ofrecerá asesoramiento para ayudarle a obtener la compensación que se merece.

Unos buenos samaritanos salvan la vida de un conductor de camión tras un accidente

Good samaritans save truck driver’s life after wreck in Polk County. A semi-truck and a dump truck tangled. This caused the semi-truck driver to be partially ejected. The accident happened around 10:40 am, January 8, 2019. Some mechanics at a nearby shop came out and assisted the driver. Witnesses said a semi-truck pulling a tank trailer was heading west on Eagle Avenue when it went through a red light at U.S. 17 and hit the dump truck traveling north on U.S. 17.

A patron of a nearby barbershop ran outside after hearing the collision and called 911. He witnessed the mechanics helping the severely injured truck driver.

Según The Ledger, “They got both the drivers out and the driver of the semi-truck was bleeding heavily,” he said. “They ran to the shop and grabbed all their shop towels and held pressure on the man’s neck and chest injuries until help arrived. If it wasn’t for them, he most likely would have bled to death in the truck.”

Paramedics airlifted the semi-truck driver to the hospital. While they took the dump truck driver to the hospital by ambulance.

When Good Samaritans Help

Good Samaritans often save lives and make injuries less severe, and many times, they are the first on the scene. This means that they are in the best position to help save a life if time is of the essence. Pulling someone from a burning car or putting pressure on the severed artery. So even though many of these people are not trained, they can be life-savers.

What if the Good Samaritan Makes Things Worse?

Not being trained can put the well-meaning person in the position of causing further injury or even death. Making the choice between moving someone off the street or putting up flares to keep people off that section of the road is one such decision. Making the wrong one can have serious consequences.

The good news is, most states, including Florida, have Good Samaritan laws that provide legal protection for those who help out in emergency situations. There is one caveat, the actions of the person must be in line with those that a “reasonable and prudent person would do under the same or similar circumstances.”

This means that as long as the Good Samaritan acts reasonably and prudent, then if the victim dies or is further injured because of the person’s help, then the law will protect him or her form a lawsuit or criminal charges.

What if the Good Samaritan is Injured?

Unfortunately, it’s a real possibility because accident scenes are dangerous. There are two types of injuries to a Good Samaritan to consider. First when the injury comes from helping out such as damage to someone’s back for lifting, getting burned in a car fire. Then the person who was at fault for the accident might be liable for the Good Samaritan’s injuries.

The second scenario is when a new vehicle is unable to slow down and causes damage and inures the person. Then the Good Samaritan might be able to get compensated by the new at-fault driver.

Do I need an Attorney if I am Injured?

Siempre comuníquese con un abogado después de cualquier choque que involucre una lesión grave o la pérdida de un ser querido.

RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en los resultados, que se enfrenta “de frente” a las compañías de seguros y a los abusadores.”

Even if the case appears “open and shut” and a truck ran a red light, it makes sense to seek a free consultation from a Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer.

Truck accidents often involve several parties such as the trucker, truck owner, trucking company and multiple insurers who have attorneys working for them to minimize claims.

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.

¿Cuándo llegarán los monopatines eléctricos a Tampa?

Tampa is getting ready to welcome electric scooters to its streets as part of its new Shared Motorized Scooter Pilot Program. If all goes according to plan, around 2,000 e-scooters will be introduced into certain areas of Tampa in February 2019.

In October, Tampa’s city government announced they would be accepting applications from ride-sharing companies until November 9, 2018. No more than three electric scooter companies who meet Tampa’s safety requirements will be allowed to operate during this one-year pilot program.

Según BizJournals.com, a few of the big-name companies that have sent in their applications to Tampa include Bird, JUMP, and Skip. Other companies also vying for this position include Coast Bike Share, Sharp Marketing, RSA Consulting Group, and Skinny Labs.

One company conspicuously absent from the Tampa application list was Lime. Based in San Francisco, Lime is a leader in the e-scooter space. They have devices in hundreds of cities around the world. Floridians can currently ride on Lime e-scooters in cities like North Bay Village, Key Biscayne, and certain areas in Miami.

In addition, Tampa is looking into how these e-scooter companies promote safety through educational campaigns. Tampa officials want these companies to freely share financial data with the city. In fact, all companies that apply must also be financially stable. And, willing to share safety data with the city throughout the program.

During the pilot, city planners will allow no more than 300 e-scooters in each of the four designated areas in the city. The four locations participating in this pilot program include downtown and the areas north, east, and west of downtown.

One exception to this 300 e-scooter limit is the area between Martin Luther King Boulevard and East Columbus Drive. These streets could have up to 600 e-scooters.

Will electric scooters result in injuries?

To help increase street safety during this e-scooter rollout public safety officials are planning to create 180 designated areas where Tampa riders can place their e-scooters. One of the major issues surrounding e-scooter use in major cities has to do with parking. Like parking these devices in hazardous areas like on sidewalks.

In most cities, scooters must ride on streets or in bike lanes. However, in Tampa, scooters will likely only be ridden on sidewalks. Injuries from these scooters are likely to include head injuries from people falling off of them. As well as, scooters hitting pedestrians causing injuries. In many other parts of the country, cars have hit scooter riders. To help reduce some of these potential injuries, Tampa is asking scooter companies to govern their scooters so they max out at 8MPH.

After this year-long pilot program is up, safety experts will review the data from the different participating companies. Tampa will then most likely pick one company to operate throughout the entire city.

INJURED IN A SCOOTER ACCIDENT?

The first thing to do is to attend to your immediate medical needs. But then you may want to consider speaking to an attorney about your circumstances. There are many questions about insurance and compensation that get raised when injuries occur on these scooters.

¿Qué seguro pagará? Si tengo la culpa, ¿se puede pagar alguna de mis facturas médicas? ¿Se puede obligar a la compañía de monopatines a pagar?

Presente todas estas preguntas, y muchas más, a un abogado familiarizado con estos monopatines, seguros y lesiones personales. En RHINO Lawyers, nuestro equipo de lesiones personales offers a free consultation where we can evaluate your case and outline where your compensation might come from.

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!”.”

Trágico final en accidente de motocicleta en Port Sutton

Port Sutton motorcycle crash ends tragically. A pick-up truck pulled out in front of a motorcycle causing a crash that left the rider of the motorcycle dead. The tragedy happened around 8 am, Thursday, January 3, 2019. According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy at the scene, the driver of the pick-up was waiting at Madison Ave. along Dacca Dr. at a stop sign for a car to pass.

Once the car cleared, she pulled out but didn’t see the motorcycle trailing behind the car, and she drove right into its path. The rider of the motorcycle attempted to swerve, but it wasn’t enough and he died at the scene.

Accidentes de motocicleta

Riding a motorcycle is far more dangerous than being in a car. In fact, when looking at miles traveled, a person is 35 times more likely to be killed on a motorcycle than in a car. The number one factor in motorcycle-vehicle crashes where the vehicle driver was at fault is the conspicuousness of the motorcycle.

This means that in most crashes involving a motorcycle and a car, the car driver doesn’t see the motorcycle and then either collides with the bike or pulls into its path.

Motorcycle Injuries

When a motorcycle rider is involved in an accident, there are some common injuries that occur. They are:

• Road rash
• Facial fractures and disfigurement
• Huesos rotos
• Limb amputations
• Lesiones de la médula espinal
• Parálisis
• Traumatic Brain Injuries

These injuries can cause significant other losses to the injured biker. Loss of time from work, medical bills, replacement transportation costs, loss of quality of life, PTSD and pain and suffering are all losses and damages that cyclists face when in an accident.

¿Necesito un abogado?

If you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident and are seriously injured, you need to at least talk to an attorney. You don’t have to hire one to make a claim, but before you do anything, talk to someone who can advise you of the law and your rights and knows how to handle the insurance company and their lawyers.

Contact a Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Always contact a motorcycle accident attorney after any crash involving a serious injury or loss of a loved one. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en los resultados, que se enfrenta “de frente” a las compañías de seguros y a los abusadores.”

Anyone injured due to the negligence of a driver in Florida may contact us for a free consultation. Our equipo de lesiones personales le ofrecerá asesoramiento para ayudarle a obtener la compensación que se merece.