[12-10-24] Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Car While Crossing Highway in Hillsborough County

CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Car accidents happen all too often in the United States. According to the U.S. Transportation Department, the number of traffic deaths nationwide surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720. The number was 12 percent higher than the same period in 2020 and the highest nine-month figure since 2006. The bustling streets of Tampa are a hotbed for possible car accidents. Arterials such as Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard are some of the deadliest roads in Tampa and unfortunately provide many opportunities for potentially serious car accidents. Following the nationwide trend, Tampa car accidents have also been on the rise. According to an analysis from Tampaite, traffic fatalities had reached an all-time high in 2021 with 84 people dying in traffic crashes last year. This had surpassed Tampa’s 2019 record of 71 people. One of the ways the city is trying to cope with these figures is by reducing the speed limit in residential areas from 25 to 20 MPH. This so-called “20 is plenty” ordinance has been lauded by safer streets activist groups such as The Tampa Streets Partnership who see this as the right direction. With only 20% of total traffic accidents happening on roads with speed limits of 25 MPH or less, time will tell if this ordinance will have the desired effect. There are many different types of car accidents, but multi-vehicle accidents are one of them. When two or more cars come together, accidents like this happen all the time. You have a good chance that three vehicles will be hit when two vehicles hit each other. A variety of factors caused these collisions. Distracted driving, speeding, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving in bad weather, driving the wrong way, and failing to obey traffic laws are examples of dangerous behaviors.

TAMPA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISIONS

Our Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers specializes in car accidents which unfortunately may lead to death. Family members have the right to receive damages for wrongful death, medical bills, and other expenses. Fatal car accidents are grave tragedies that impact the lives of so many people involved. Although a wrongful death lawsuit can’t reverse your loss, it’s a small step toward holding negligent people answerable. Families might need to make sacrifices to pay for these expensive yet necessary medical care treatments. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, contact us now. Our Tampa car accident lawyers understand the intricacies involved in tackling these severe and psychological scenarios, and we cater to all our customer’s needs. Our car accident lawyer in Tampa might have the ability to receive compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, loss of wages, pain, and suffering, along with other road traffic accident-related fees. Call Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers today at (720) 500-HURT. In addition you can contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation car accident case review.