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Each year, car accidents in Florida cause thousands of injuries that require emergency medical care and hospitalizations. Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. If you sustain any type of injury in a car crash in Tampa, contact Vanguard Attorneys to discuss your ability to recover financial… read more

What is a Sideswipe Collision? A sideswipe collision, also known as a “lane change accident” or a “blind spot accident”, is a type of car accident that occurs when the sides of two vehicles make contact. This can happen when: Two vehicles traveling in the same direction brush against each other, often due to one… read more

What is a Rollover Accident? A rollover accident is a type of car accident in which one of the vehicles tips over onto its side or roof. Rollover accidents often involve only one vehicle, like when a car runs off the road. Common Causes of Rollover Accidents Common causes of rollover accidents include: Sharp turns… read more

In many busy and densely populated cities, such as the Tampa Bay area, pedestrian and vehicle traffic can intersect in dangerous ways. If your car accident involves a pedestrian, it is important to understand what steps to take immediately after the accident as well as during the insurance process to protect your rights. Steps to… read more

2023 Florida car accident statistics from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Based on official data from the FLHSMV Crash Dashboard as of January 13, 2024.

To protect children on the road, Florida car seat laws requires parents to use car seats or booster seats when driving with children under the age of 6. Whenever you drive, follow Florida’s car seat laws and booster seat requirements to help keep children safe in case a car accident occurs. Florida Car Seat Laws… read more