Blog Posts in 2020

• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 11-Dec-2020

  Local Crash Reveals Dangers of Distracted Driving

  On November 29, 2020, a 49-year-old Brandon woman looked down to check her GPS, caused an accident that damaged 4 vehicles, and sent a state trooper to the hospital. According to the Florida Highway Patrol and the Tampa Bay Times, the woman struck ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 24-Nov-2020

  The Nation's Most Notorious Amusement Park Accidents

  When you go on a roller coaster or another ride, you expect to be safe. Even walking around Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, or Walt Disney World® should be a pleasant experience, free from danger. Unfortunately, theme parks are just as prone to ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 22-Oct-2020

  Does Marijuana Impair Your Driving?

  Yes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “ After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often linked to drugged driving.” Like alcohol, marijuana can also slow your reaction time and ability to make decisions, ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 29-Sep-2020

  Florida Car Accident Statistics

  In 2018, there were 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes, and 36,560 people lost their lives. A total of 3,133 of these people lost their lives in Florida in the 2,915 fatal accidents that occurred within the state. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 14-Aug-2020

  Top Five Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury

  What Are the Most Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury? // Head injuries can change your life, and not for the better. But how do they happen? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other reliable resources around ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Jul-2020

  Be Aware of these Deadly Tampa Bay Roads

  Now that summer is here, there may be an increase in the number of packed cars and RVs on the road filled with families and friends out on a road trip. This number could potentially be even higher as COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have made people ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Jun-2020

  Motor Vehicle Crashes Down 50 Percent Across Tampa Bay & Florida

  Florida had 17,500 fewer motor vehicle accidents in April than it did during the same month last year, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Crash numbers were down up to 50% in most cities across the state, ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 5-May-2020

  Largo Crash Shows the Consequences of Drunk Driving

  Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Causes Devastation on U.S. 19 N Early on the morning of May 3, 2020, local authorities received reports of a 2014 Nissan Murano traveling south in the northbound lanes of U.S. 19 N in Largo, Florida. The speeding vehicle passed ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Apr-2020

  Speeding Motorcyclist Causes Fatal Crash on Bayshore Blvd.

  With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, there are far fewer cars on the road. Unfortunately, careless behavior can still cause serious accidents. On April 4, 2020, for example, both a motorcyclist and a bicyclist were killed after ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 25-Mar-2020

  How is Fatigued Driving Proven as a Cause of Car Accidents?

  Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of car accidents. When a driver is tired, it makes it much more difficult to notice hazards and respond promptly. Falling asleep at the wheel is a significant risk as well, and can cause a driver to ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 25-Feb-2020

  February 22 Plagued by Traffic Fatalities in Tampa Bay

  The death of a 14-year-old boy on Feb. 24, 2020, is the latest in a series of tragedies from fatal car accidents in the Tampa Bay Area this month. The crash that killed the teenager originally took place on Saturday, Feb. 22 near Turkey Creek Road ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 16-Jan-2020

  What Causes Rollover Accidents?

  Rollovers have a higher fatality rate than any other type of car crash. Fortunately, these accidents are becoming more and more rare with advances in motor vehicle safety. With electronic stability control required on all vehicles made after 2012, ...

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