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October

Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Week of October 8th

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Uncategorized
Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Week of October 8th
Traffic ???????? Updates 10/8: LAKELAND | Watch for crash I-4 EB near SR-33. HOWARD FRANKLAND | Crash on I-275 SB just past the Howard Frankland Bridge. PARRISH | U.S. 301 near Tampa Rd. TAMPA | All lanes of Westbound Busch are CLOSED at Nebraska because of a crash. TAMPA | Crash with a roadblock in the Northbound lanes at US-301/ Delaney Creek. WESLEY CHAPEL | Crash with a roadblock in the turn lane SR-56 Eastbound at Bruce B. Downs. SARASOTA | Crash with roadblock Webber Street at McIntosh. Traffic ???????? Updates 10/9: DOVER | Crash with a roadblock US-92 at Bethlehem. TAMPA | Crash with debris in the road 275 Southbound before Ashley...
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October

Most Dangerous Intersections Throughout Hillsborough County

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Automobile Accidents
Most Dangerous Intersections Throughout Hillsborough County
Sadly, many accidents occur often on roads throughout Hillsborough County. Lately, if you have followed the Nicoletti Law Firm on Facebook, you have seen that we have put out a post each morning to notify you of some of the accidents that have occurred during your morning commute. Due to the amount of traffic on the roads in the morning, it is not surprising that many accidents occur during those early hours. However, vehicle accidents can still occur at any time of the day. A list of the 10 intersections in Hillsborough County that can be considered the most dangerous was recently released....
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October

Children & Car Insurance | Is Your Family Protected?

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Automobile Accidents
Children & Car Insurance | Is Your Family Protected?
Young or old, children are very important. We at Nicoletti Law Firm strongly believe that children are our future and you must protect your family. Whether they are a passenger or even a young driver, your child may not be protected when riding in or driving a vehicle. Often times, we hear from clients that they have full coverage. But, that may not be the case. In Florida, full coverage is considered to ONLY include Personal Injury Protection Coverage and Liability Coverage. There is no requirement in Florida to have Bodily Injury Coverage, Uninsured/ Underinsured Coverage, or Collision Coverage. That means, your child...
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October

Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Week of October 1st

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Automobile Accidents
Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Week of October 1st
Traffic ???????? Updates 10/1: WESLEY CHAPEL | Morris Bridge Rd @ Mandrake Rd. CLEARWATER | E Bay Dr @ US 19. PORT RICHEY | Decubellis Rd @ Town Center Rd. PLANT CITY | I-4W at Exit 19 Thonotosassa Rd. Traffic ???????? Updates 10/2: PINELLAS | Vehicle fire reported US-19 @ Countryside. TAMPA | Crash w/ roadblock on Race Track @ Forest Lake Blvd S. HILLSBOROUGH | Crash 75 SB at Sun City Center blocking one lane. Traffic ???????? Updates 10/3: LUTZ | Crash w/ roadblock Dale Mabry @ Cheval Blvd. PINELLAS | Crash reported US-19 @ Belleair. Roadblock SB. NEW PORT RICHEY | Crash w/ roadblock reported Plathe Road @ Rowan. TAMPA | Crash on 275...
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October

Clearwater Car Show at Quaker Steak & Lube

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Events
Clearwater Car Show at Quaker Steak & Lube
If there is anything we love at the Nicoletti Law Firm, it is a good car show. On October 1, 2018, we enjoyed a great evening where we checked out some great cars from around the Tampa Bay Area. The event occurred at Quaker Steak and Lube located at 10400 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762. Needless to say, we had a blast. Luckily, the weather held up and quite a few car owners and enthusiasts made it out to the event. There was every kind of car at the show from Mercedes to Audis to trucks to classic cars to exotic cars. Even a few motorcycles...
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July

Celebrity Injured In Scooter Accident

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Uncategorized
Celebrity Injured In Scooter Accident
Motorcycle accidents are all too common today. However, scooter and moped accidents are on the rise as well. So much so, even famed actor George Clooney was involved in a scooter accident that resulted in injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has studied motorcycle, moped, and scooter accidents. Recently, the NHTSA found that 92,000 injuries and almost 4300 deaths resulted from accidents involving a motorcycle, moped or scooter in the U.S. That is just for the year 2014. Even more alarming, the CDC, also known as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, found in a recent study that nearly 1 out...
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June

WHAT NOT TO DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER AN ACCIDENT

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Automobile Accidents
WHAT NOT TO DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER AN ACCIDENT
The old cardinal rule holds true: “If it is posted on the internet, it is on there forever.” This absolutely holds true for social media. Social media is everywhere. Who has not heard of and used social media whether it be Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. I know that the Nicoletti Accident Injury Lawyers is on multiple social media platforms. Many of us want to keep our friends and family updated on what we are doing. But, after an accident, that may not be the best plan. Insurance companies can and are likely to use what you say to discredit your claim. It...
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June

10 Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Uncategorized
10 Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders
We at Nicoletti Law Firm cannot imagine a better feeling than riding a motorcycle through the back roads of Florida. But sadly, accidents do happen. Therefore, we wanted to share a few tips to consider before the next time you get out on the road or, if you are a new rider. 1. Purchase a motorcycle you can handle. Make sure you do your research and review the motorcycle model with the salesperson extensively. Stay away from a bike that may be too heavy or too fast for your riding style or experience. 2. Wear the right protective gear. It is imperative that...
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April

WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY CASE BASED ON?

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in General Knowledge
WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY CASE BASED ON?
Typically, a Personal Injury claim is based on a tort theory known as negligence. Negligence occurs when one fails to take reasonable care and because of that failure, damage or injury is caused to another. There are four requirements that need to be met in order for one to have a claim under the theory. Below we will define the requirements of negligence and will explain those definitions using an example. Example: You are driving on Highway I-75 in 5 o’clock moderate moving traffic and are rear-ended by the car behind you because they looked down to adjust the radio. They hit you...
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March

HAVE YOU SUFFERED WHIPLASH DUE TO AN AUTO ACCIDENT?

Posted by Nicolette Nicoletti | in Automobile Accidents
HAVE YOU SUFFERED WHIPLASH DUE TO AN AUTO ACCIDENT?
Sadly, during an auto accident, injuries are common. This is especially true for the neck and back. One common neck injury is known as whiplash. “The jolt (or blow to the head) can come from behind, in front, or from the side [and] [e]ven a low-speed collision can cause whiplash.” Pain from whiplash sometimes does not show up right away. It may take between 12-24 hours or longer from the occurrence of an accident before symptoms arise. How does whiplash occur? Whiplash often occurs when the muscles in your neck are strained due to a quick movement of the neck backward and then forward. In...
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