Tampa Personal Injury Blog

Semi-Truck Crash Trends in Florida

October 6, 2016April 3, 2019
Florida, Truck Accident

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, between the years 2004 – 2014, the state of Florida experienced a downtrend in accidents involving semi-trucks. Fatal crashes involving large trucks dropped to 168 in 2014 from 322 in 2004. While… Read more

Senator Arthenia Joyner Receives Helen Gordon Davis Lifetime Achievement Award

September 22, 2016April 3, 2019
Firm News

Last month, at the annual Kennedy-King Dinner, the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee honored Senator Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) with the Helen Gordon Davis Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes Senator Joyner’s lifetime commitment to helping the people of Florida through… Read more

Senator Joyner Awarded Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Lifetime Achievement Award

September 15, 2016April 3, 2019
Firm News

Awarded to those who make a difference in the profession and in the lives of children, the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Senator Arthenia Joyner, an Of Counsel Attorney with Vanguard Attorneys. This achievement… Read more

Arthenia Joyner Recognized By The Luminaries 2016

September 6, 2016April 3, 2019
Firm News

Senator Arthenia Joyner, an Of Counsel Attorney for Vanguard Attorneys, has been recognized by the Junior League of Tampa in partnership with WEDU as a part of The Luminaries for 2016. This recognition is designated for the outstanding men and… Read more

How Common Are Motorcycle Crashes in Florida?

August 18, 2016
Motorcycle Accident

When someone is involved in a car collision, there is a possibility that they will sustain some sort of injury. When there is a serious motorcycle crash, injuries are almost a certainty. Motorcyclists are not afforded the same protections as… Read more

Arthenia Joyner Featured in Tampa Magazine

August 9, 2016
Firm News

Senator Arthenia Joyner, an Of Counsel attorney with our firm, was featured in an interview with Tampa Magazine regarding her past, growing up during a time focused on segregation, and her passion for the law and community. After 16 years… Read more

Elizabeth Munro Participating in the Big County Preps Teen Summit

July 28, 2016
Firm News

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Big County Preps will be holding its Teen Summit event. This is a conference for student-athletes within the area to come out, participate in interactive workshops and listen to various seminars. The goal of the… Read more

8 Motorcycle Visibility Tips

July 20, 2016
Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

Florida’s sunshine makes it a great place to ride motorcycles. However, because there are so many motorcyclists in our state, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that we also have the most motorcycle fatalities in the nation. Although… Read more

Seat Belt Malfunctions Cause Thousands of Fatalities Each Year

July 12, 2016
Car Accident, Personal Injury

Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, but only when they function properly. For as many people as they save, there are still thousands of people who are injured or lose their lives as a result of a seat… Read more

Dog Bites: Who Will Pay for the Damages?

July 7, 2016
Dog Bite, Personal Injury

In many situations, individuals injured by dog bites do not bring legal actions against owners because they fear that the owners will suffer financial hardship as a result. In other cases, persons who have been bitten do not file legal… Read more