When a client is involved in an accident resulting in personal injury, we are often asked who pays for the client’s medical bills. The answer is not simple and depends on what part of the process you are in. In short: Your auto insurance company pays first under “PIP/no-fault” coverage (and MedPay) Then you or […]
Being involved in a car accident is always stressful. And if this happens with a motorist who is not insured, the stress and worry become greater. The laws in Florida are set up to protect you in these situations and provide options that help you. No-Fault or “PIP” Insurance Florida is a “no-fault insurance” state. […]
Wikipedia lists Tampa as the 48th largest city in the U.S. Tampa Bay boasts championship sports teams, world class dining, a rich arts and cultural community and plenty of recreational opportunities. While we live in the Tampa Bay region, our ‘home’ is in the local areas and communities which we serve daily. Whether it’s Carrollwood, […]
Imagine you are driving home from work. You make your way to a four-way intersection and, seeing you have the right of way, you proceed forward through the intersection. Suddenly, out of nowhere a vehicle slams into your driver’s side causing substantial damage to your car. In addition, you immediately have pain throughout your spine, […]
Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 50 minutes. Fortunately, although these deaths have fallen by a third over the last three decades -more than 10,000 lives per year are still lost per year due to the actions of a drunk driver, according to the National […]
In the United States, fog lights are considered accessories to vehicles and are not required. Their use, however, may be considered essential in certain driving conditions. Fog lights are installed below standard headlights and have a dimmer output, meant to create a bar of extra light on the road to assist drivers in low-visibility situations. […]
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with the City of Tampa, has passed legislation to start construction on a protected cycle track in Downtown Tampa. This will be the first of its kind in the state and on a state road. The designated bike lane will span the north side of Jackson Street and […]
We are in the heart of Florida’s rainy season, with bigger storms and wet gusts of wind hitting in the afternoons and through the night. Slater | Grant has compiled some tips to remember for improved safety while driving in these conditions. Postpone your commute if time allows it. Driving is always best when […]
Summer is known for being full of fun memories and silly adventures at the playground, in the pool, and under the sunshine with friends and family. But summer and summertime activities can also be dangerous, especially in the Florida heat and during a pandemic. Slater | Grant has compiled some tips regarding summer safety, […]
On Tuesday, June 30th, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure meant to improve water quality throughout the state of Florida. The new law, donned the Clean Waterways Act, is already in effect. The goal is to tackle the worst of the state’s water pollution by transferring oversight of Florida’s septic system from the […]