Tampa Personal Injury Blog

What You Need to Know Before Riding a Scooter in Downtown Tampa

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
Personal Injury, Uncategorized

These Spin Scooters recently popped up on the sidewalk a block away from our office, but before we hopped on to tour the city, we had some questions for our lawyers. Then we figured why not share the answers with… Read more

Sean Shaw Fights for Floridians as Attorney, as Chair of Democratic Task Force, on Transportation Oversight Board

March 18, 2019April 10, 2019
Firm News

Tampa, Fla. — Following his historic run for Attorney General, former State Representative Sean Shaw is continuing to use his passion and experience to fight for Florida families. Shaw has joined the Tampa-based law firm Vanguard Attorneys, and will co-chair… Read more

Vanguard’s Sean Shaw and Arthenia Joyner Appointed to Independent Oversight Committee (IOC)

March 4, 2019April 3, 2019
Firm News

Vanguard Attorneys is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Shaw, to the independent oversight committee (IOC). The selection of Shaw comes after Arthenia Joyner was appointed as the first member of IOC late last year. The two Vanguard Attorneys… Read more

What to Do If You Are in an Accident While Ridesharing with Uber or Lyft

February 13, 2019April 19, 2019
Car Accident

In a paper titled “The cost of convenience”, a researcher at the University of Chicago was able to conclude that there was a rise in accidents in around 1100 locations whose data was analyzed, and in these areas, Rideshare, Uber… Read more

Ashley Birdsong Recognized with Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award

February 4, 2019April 19, 2019
Awards

With over 2,000 onlookers, High School Senior Ashley Birdsong was recognized with the Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award and presented with a $1,000 check which was donated to King High School’s athletic department. Swope, Rodante P.A. Partner, Brandon Cathey along with… Read more

Press Release: Sean Shaw Joins Florida Law Firm Vanguard Attorneys

January 21, 2019April 3, 2019
Firm News

Tampa — Vanguard Attorneys, a boutique personal injury law firm located in the heart of Ybor City is proud to welcome The Honorable Sean Shaw to their team. The appointment of Mr. Shaw underscores and bolsters the firm’s unique commitment… Read more

PRESS RELEASE: Hunter Berry Recognized with Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award

October 31, 2018April 3, 2019
Awards

The Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award Selection Board is pleased to share that Bloomingdale High School senior, Hunter Berry, has been selected as the 2018 September Student Athlete of the Month. Hunter was recently presented with the award during a ceremony… Read more

The Benefits of Hiring a Spanish Speaking Attorney

August 21, 2018April 3, 2019
Spanish

Spanish Speaking Lawyer In the legal community, Spanish language skills are a growing trend and for good reason. In the United States, 38 million people speak Spanish as their primary language at home, a number that has doubled since… Read more

What to Do If You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog

August 6, 2018April 19, 2019
Dog Bite

In the United States there are approximately 4.5 million reported incidents of dog bites each year. With 70 million dogs living in the US, the percentage of dogs that bite would seem to be about 6.4 percent. With many dog… Read more

Traffic Safety on Tampa’s Bayshore Blvd

July 24, 2018April 19, 2019
Automotive Safety, Car Accident, Pedestrian Accidents, Traffic Law

In May 2018, a mother and toddler were tragically hit and killed by a speeding motorist along Tampa’s scenic Bayshore Boulevard. This senseless and unspeakable loss of life inspired cries for a more pedestrian-friendly roadway. These concerns were recently heard… Read more