What Should You Do After a Rental Car Accident in Tampa?
If you are driving a rental car, chances are you’re traveling and driving in an unfamiliar area which can increase the likelihood of an accident. So what happens after you get into an accident in a rental car? The last thing you want is for a rental car accident to ruin your vacation or business […]
Private Pools in Tampa Aren’t Legally Required to Have Lifeguards
A pool is often one of the most enticing amenities for hotels and motels, but they don’t always have lifeguards on duty. In Tampa, private pools are not legally required to provide professional lifeguard staff. This results in countless drowning accidents in Tampa every year. From near death injuries to drowning fatalities, the results are […]
Renting a Car in Tampa After an Accident
You’ve just gotten into an accident, now what? Your car is damaged and you need to take your kids to school, get to work, and run errands. It’s quite likely you’re wondering if you can get a rental car and who will pay for it after a Tampa car accident. Unfortunately, many car accident victims […]
What Is A Global Settlement Conference After A Car Accident?
What is a global settlement after a car accident? You’ve been in a car crash that involved multiple vehicles and now you’re trying to get an insurance payout. People keep using the term global settlement conference. However, you’re unsure what it actually means. Many car accidents involve more than two vehicles. It could also be […]
New AdventHealth Hospital Coming to Riverview
The new AdventHealth hospital coming to Riverview reached a construction milestone on May 24, 2023. Just over two years after the project was announced, construction is now well underway on the facility. The 209,000 square foot, four-story building was originally planned to open in the Spring of 2023 but was held up. Workers began clearing […]
2023 Tampa Bay Times’ Best of the Best Awards Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.
The Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. are honored to accept the 2023 Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Award for “Best in Personal Injury Law”. President Sean McQuaid stated that “their accomplishments would not be possible without the loyalty from their clients and the support of the community,” […]
What’s the Difference between a Driver’s Exchange and an Accident Report
After an auto accident in Tampa, the police will provide you with a driver’s exchange and an accident report. These are two very important but different documents. Acquiring both these documents is critical in a successful personal injury claim, but also may be required for property damage repairs. In this blog, our Tampa car accident […]
Everything You Should Know About Florida’s Electric Bike Laws
Florida’s electric bike laws might seem a little overwhelming to understand completely. However, understanding e-bike rules in Hillsborough County and beyond is much easier now. In 2020, Florida and many other states clarified the rules regarding e-bikes. Now, it’s much easier to understand who can use an e-bike and where. This helps protect you from […]
Can I File a Claim for Tripping Over a Parking Bumper and Getting Injured in Tampa?
Since 2019, following Parker v. Shelmar Property Owners Assn. District Court of Appeal Case. No.5D18-2105, there is legal precedent regarding when an injury victim can take legal action after tripping over a parking lot bumper. Also known as “wheel stops”, parking bumpers, parking curb, or parking blocks, they usually sit at the front of a […]
Will My Insurance Premium Go Up After a Car Accident in Tampa?
When you’re already paying a lot of car insurance, getting into an accident can leave you waiting with worry to see if your rates will increase. Unfortunately, an accident that lasts just a few seconds can have lasting implications for your insurance rates. Florida has the third highest insurance premium rates in the country, with […]
