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Helmets Can Save You From A Serious Brain Injury

Helmet laws are often a source of debate, and people argue about whether they should be mandatory for bicyclists and those who ride motorcycles. Regardless of where one stands on the debate, it is always wise to wear a helmet. The advantages clearly outweigh the annoyances, and helmets have saved many lives through the […]

Be Cautious of Pedestrians

Spinner Law Firm understands that our local beaches are one of the areas hottest spots to visit. It can also be one of the most dangerous spots in the area. During this time of year we’ve got visitors from all over the country making this their vacation destination. We’ve also got all of the locals enjoying […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is here, arriving right on the heels of a sad string of fatal motorcycle accidents occurring all across Florida over the past few months- reminders of the harsh reality that compared to other motorists, motorcyclists face far greater risk of serious injury, and death. In fact, motorcycle accident victims are 25 […]

Personal injury protection insurance fraud law reworked

A Hillsborough County ordinance aimed at curbing the growing problem of staged-accident fraud is being reworked in the face of a lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality. County commissioners passed the ordinance in September in an effort to close down phony medical clinics that allow the financial payoff for staged accidents. “Victims” of these bogus fender-benders go […]

Ban On Cell Phone Use by all Commercial Drivers

As we all know, use of electronic devices while driving is dangerous and a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents. Distractions caused by cell phones and texting can take a driver’s attention away from the road and have catastrophic results. In a big step towards improving driver safety, the Federal Motorist Carrier Safety Administration imposed […]

April 2012: National Distracted Driving Month

Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps, Using a navigation system Watching a video […]