The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently working on improving 10 intersections along 4th Street in St. Petersburg in an effort to make the area more walkable for pedestrians and cyclists.
In order to stop drivers from speeding through 4th Street, crews are installing curb bulb-outs, features that narrow the roadways giving pedestrians more
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The City of Tampa Installs New 4-Way Stop Intersections Around City to Curb High Number of Accidents | Tampa Car Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Since October 2021, Tampa’s Mobility Department has installed more than 100 4-way stop intersections throughout the city to curb the dangers present to drivers and pedestrians.
The latest 4-way intersections are focused around Plant High School. There are stop signs now at Himes Avenue at San Jose Street and W. Barcelona Street as well as…
Top 10 Deadliest Intersections in Hillsborough County | Tamp Bay Car Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
The population in Hillsborough County has continued to rise each year, and with that growth, comes more drivers on the roads and unfortunately, more collisions.
In 2022, Hillsborough County saw 28,290 total crashes (including bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, and hit and run collisions), according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).…
Tips for Using a Generator Safely If Your Power Goes Out | Tampa Bay Hurricane and Storm Damage Claims Lawyers Whittel & Melton
If Tropical Storm Nicole knocks out your power, you want to make sure that you and your emergency generator are ready.
A portable generator can be your best mechanical friend if you have lost power during a hurricane or storm, but it can also cause serious harm if you do not know what you are…
October is Pedestrian Safety Month – Everyone is a Pedestrian | Tampa Bay Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
There is a plethora of benefits associated with walking, including the physical/health aspect, but also personal, environmental, and social benefits. Walking can lead to more community engagement which can improve local economies and lead to more vibrant and livable areas, and even create cleaner, quieter, and safer streets.
Unfortunately, there were 6,516 pedestrians killed in…
Law named for Tampa Bay Vet, Part of Pact Act Signed by Biden Earlier this Month | Tampa Bay Camp Lejeune Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Lonnie Kilpatrick is the namesake for the Lonnie Kilpatrick Central Pacific Relief Act, a man who has a disturbing story of missed diagnoses and a denial of benefits that outlived him.
Kilpatrick served in Guam where toxic herbicide was sprayed during the Vietnam War. He went from being diagnosed with osteoarthritis to having metastasized…
Worst Insurance Companies in the Country | Tampa Bay Car Crash Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Insurance companies in America often market themselves as businesses who are looking out for you, but the truth is that these corporations are really looking out for their bottom line – making trillions of dollars annually from people like you paying your insurance premiums and then denying valid claims, rejecting various coverages, and increasing their…
Avoid an Injury While Celebrating the Fourth of July in Tampa | Tampa Bay Holiday Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
It is standard for all Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family. Boating, swimming, grilling and watching fireworks is something many look forward to on this summer holiday. While there is much fun to be had, the activities that surround the Fourth of July can also be dangerous.
That is why…
Tips for Navigating Tampa’s Rush Hour Traffic 2022 | Tampa Bay Auto Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
U.S. News ranked Tampa Bay as the #15 spot for the fastest-growing places in the U.S. for 2022-2023. The neighboring areas of Sarasota and Fort Myers took the #3 and #4 spots. Interestingly enough, Lakeland, Fl took the #2 spot on the list and Ocala, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, and Naples,…
Tampa Bay’s 30 Worst Intersections for 2022 | Tampa Car Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Tampa Bay traffic is a nightmare. The financial site Wallethub conducted a 2020 study ranking Tampa Bay as the 9th fastest growing metro area in the country, so it comes as no surprise that traffic is such a headache. More people = more traffic.
Last summer, the auto insurance site Quote Wizard placed Tampa at…