Bicycling is a great activity for those who want to exercise while protecting the environment. Moreover, it offers an enjoyable means of commuting around town, easily adaptable as a family activity. Unfortunately, unless you limit your bike riding to parks or dedicated bikeways, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles exposes bike riders to dangerous conditions and can cause bicycle accidents. It’s no surprise that the bicycle rider is the most likely to sustain injuries or fatalities in a collision. Tampa Bay has been identified as the deadliest place in Florida for b ..read more

Tampa is 14th on a list of the top cities in America with the most fatal accidents involving distracted motorists. Distracted driving causes 53,596 crashes on Florida roads that leave 268 people dead and cause severe injuries to another 2,574. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the United States. This is the perfect time to examine the causes of distracted driving. Something as seemingly insignificant as checking your phone quickly in response to a text message or email can have dire consequences. At KFB Law, we believe that being aware of the risky behaviors that cause ac ..read more

When a person is convicted of a criminal offense, a sentence of probation supervision can be a preferable alternative to jail or prison confinement. Reporting to a probation officer while living at home sounds easy, but there’s more to a probation sentence. When someone is sentenced to probation, the judge includes conditions that must be met to remain on probation. Failing to comply with any of the conditions can result in a violation that could result in a judge revoking probation. They have the authority to impose the original sentence, which may include sentencing the individual to jail or ..read more

If you need a reminder about the risks associated with driving, 3,398 people lost their lives in 393,856 crashes on Florida roads in 2023. These accounted for 251,576 injuries. Many factors contribute to causing car accidents, including driver behavior, weather conditions, and increased traffic volume.  A less obvious factor contributing to an increase in road accidents is the day of the year. Certain holidays and other days of the year, such as moving your clocks ahead in the spring, have higher than usual accident rates. This article identifies the 10 deadliest days of the year. It also ..read more

You’re a careful driver with no accidents or traffic infractions on your record, so why has the cost of your car insurance gone up? You’re not the only one trying to figure out why car insurance premiums get more expensive.  This article from the Tampa personal injury lawyers at KFB Law removes some of the mystery that has drivers all over the country scratching their heads, wondering why they must pay so much to insure a car. It gives you a peek behind the curtain at the factors insurance companies use to set car insurance rates. Number 4 on the list is guaranteed to surprise you. Reason ..read more

Look around, and chances are you’ll see a ladder. They are everywhere, from construction sites to a closet or garage in the average home. If you don’t own one, you’ll probably buy one as soon as a lightbulb in a ceiling fixture needs replacement. Despite the widespread use of ladders, it’s surprising that thousands suffer injuries, both at work and at home. In fact, more than 100 die each year in ladder accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls from heights are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.  March is National Ladder Safety ..read more

Someone falling down staircases in movies may be entertaining, but the results in real life can be devastating. Staircase slip-and-falls account for millions of people requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments for their injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. You may have recourse against the commercial or government property owner when slipping on a stairway results in injuries. Below is a guide to Florida premises liability law. This will provide the information you need to know your rights to ..read more

Following a car accident, you or a loved one may be able to seek compensation for any expenses and pain and suffering resulting from your injuries. Typically, the first step to recovering compensation is to file a claim against the insurance company of the negligent party. If you want to build a strong claim, you will need to collect as much car accident evidence as you can to support it. Good evidence can help prove the overall extent of any injuries sustained along with the other party’s negligence and role in the accident. To help you gather the physical and circumstantial evidence you need ..read more

Have you ever purchased a product to find it doesn’t work as advertised or, worse yet, causes an injury? Whether it’s a defective appliance, a family car, or a medication, defective products can be frustrating. They also can be dangerous. Like many other states, Florida has laws protecting consumers from defective products by holding manufacturers and retailers accountable. Product liability is the area of law that gives you, the consumer, a remedy. This short guide to product liability law explains the rights you have under the law to seek compensation when injured by a defective product. You ..read more

The shock and chaos at the car accident scene make it difficult for the drivers and occupants to think clearly. It’s even worse when you must also contend with the effects of an injury. Mistakes people make after a car accident can affect their ability to recover compensation. For example, not getting immediate medical treatment can weaken your claim. The insurance company or defense lawyer for the driver at fault in causing the crash may use the treatment delay to question the severity of your injuries. To prepare you in case of a car accident, here are five common mistakes folks make after a ..read more