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The State of Florida sees thousands of crashes every year, many of which result in devastating consequences for those involved. The risk of large-scale damage increases significantly when there is a truck involved, potentially leading to huge amounts of property damage and serious personal injury. The sheer weight and size of a truck compared to …

The delivery industry in St. Petersburg has been on the rise since corporations such as FedEx started offering next-day and same-day delivery services. Because of this, there is a high demand for delivery drivers to satisfy their growing customer base. This high demand means there are more and more trucks on the roads of St. …

All across the United States of America, especially within Florida, industries are booming. The delivery industry, construction industry, and fuel industry have had dramatic rises in demand. However, this does mean that in places such as St. Petersburg, larger trucks, such as fuel trucks, are becoming much more common on the roads. Accidents involving larger …

Head-on collisions are dangerous accidents, and they can lead to serious property damage, personal injuries, or even death to the people involved in the car accident. A head-on collision usually happens when a motor vehicle crashes into the front of another motor vehicle that was driving in the wrong direction. In most cases, head-on collisions …

Unfortunately, when driving any motor vehicle, accidents can always happen. The St. Petersburg roads and highways are often congested with traffic, and some of these drivers may be inexperienced, negligent, or careless. This can increase the already-present danger drastically. While all types of car accidents have the potential to result in devastating consequences, the larger …

Slip and fall accidents can be nasty and can leave victims suffering a variety of injuries, some being more severe than others. If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall injury, you should contact some experienced St. Petersburg slip and fall attorneys today. You may be entitled to some compensation for …

Truck accidents can be some of the deadliest types of road incidents in St. Petersburg, Florida, especially when they occur due to unsecured loads. Florida’s towing vehicles often carry heavy or even hazardous loads that can cause devastating consequences for truck accident victims. If you’ve been involved in a St. Petersburg truck accident, you could …

St. Petersburg’s growing tow truck industry means that the number of larger trucks being driven on the roads is rising. Any good truck accident lawyer will tell you that this could be dangerous for other drivers on the roads. Truck accident cases, in general, have a higher chance of leaving the victims with life-threatening or …

Truck accidents in St. Petersburg, unfortunately, are happening more and more every single year. This is mostly due to large delivery, industrial, and construction corporations growing rapidly in size over the last few years. Although this is good for the economy, it may increase the amount of St. Petersburg truck accident cases. Truck accidents, in …

The United States of America is known for its booming industrial and delivery industry, and St. Petersburg is no exception to this. On many of the roads in St. Petersburg, you will find big rig trucks. A big rig truck is used for the delivery of large amounts of cargo and can hold up to …

An 18-wheeler truck can carry up to 40 tonnes of weight in cargo. Any vehicle on the roads of St. Petersburg, FL., presents dangers. But the size and weight of these 18-wheelers make them some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. The severity of injuries after being involved in a St. Petersburg truck …

All vehicles on the road have the potential to be dangerous. Even if you drive within the traffic laws, you can still be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, this can happen to anyone. When we look at the statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), we can see that there are around …

In St. Petersburg, Florida, motor vehicle accidents caused by vehicles changing lanes unsafely are a common occurrence. Drivers who complete unsafe lane changes act recklessly and negligently. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) has reported that unsafe lane changes cause over 13,000 car accidents every year in the State of Florida. …

St. Petersburg is a bustling county in Florida. However, due to Florida’s geographical proximity to Mexico, just across the Gulf of Mexico, it is conveniently located for drug trade routes and, in turn, experiences high drug crime rates. As a result, Florida has in place very high penalties for those who are caught selling, delivering, …

A rear-end collision is where a negligent driver drives and crashes into the back of a car. This type of accident often leaves victims suffering from serious physical injuries, as well as a range of other losses. At The Law Place, our St. Petersburg rear-end collision attorneys can help you assert your claim. With over …

According to Smart Growth America, nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed between 2010 and 2019 in Florida, meaning that the state is ranked the worst in the United States for pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrians are incredibly susceptible to severe injuries when they are struck by a vehicle, and these injuries often lead to high medical bills and …

When we hear there has been a car accident, our initial thought is to wonder if the driver has suffered any injuries. But what if there were other passengers on board the vehicle? With over 14 million registered car owners in Florida, it is not a surprise that car accidents occur regularly throughout St. Petersburg. …

As many road users already know, road traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks can result in devastating consequences. Trucks are usually much heavier and larger in size than most other vehicles on the road, which naturally makes accidents involving these vehicles more dangerous. Fortunately, the State of Florida imposes strict rules and regulations on truck …

The use of motorcycles as a means of transport is more popular now more than ever in Florida. In fact, the state has the second-highest amount of motorcycles on its roads in the whole of the U.S.  However, an increased amount of motorcycles on the road can result in a high amount of motorcycle accidents. …

The roads of Florida are some of the most scenic and beautiful in the United States. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that Florida attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country every year. With so many motorcycles on the roads, there are, unfortunately, many motorcycle accidents that happen. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …