Monthly Archives: July 2008

Two Persons Killed in Traffic Fatality

Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, Sean M. Conahan, with the Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., with their main office in Clearwater, Florida, comments on recent current events related to his practice.

Three-Year Old Drowns in Community Pool

Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney, Jim Dodson, comments on local news story and its relevance to his practice, and provides direction on protecting children

Florida Ranks Number Two in Pedestrian Fatalities

Tampa Bay area Personal Injury attorney, SEan M. Conahan, with principal office in Clearwater, Florida, comments on recently published NHTSA report regarding pedestrian fatality accidents.

State launches “Ride Proud, Ride Loud” Campaign

Clearwater Florida motorcycle accident attorney acknowledges new Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles campaign designed to encourage motorcyclists to make themselves more visible.

July Proves to be Deadly Month for Lightning Strikes

According to the National Weather Service, July is generally one of the most dangerous times to be outside due to lightning activity.  This year is proving to be no different as five adolescents nationwide have already lost there lives in July lightning tragedies.
 
Chronologically, the tragic events occurred as follows:

July 3, a 16 year old boy, [...]

Which Insurance Company Do Lawyers Think Is the Worst?

Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney comments on recently issued report ranking insurance companies.

California Tough on Cellphones. Is Florida Next?

Effective July 1, 2008, the State of California took another step towards becoming a state with some of the strictest traffic laws. California now requires that all cellphone usage be through a handsfree device or headset. California has become only the fifth state of the Union to make this a requirement. This new law combines [...]

Child Safety Course Requirement Goes Into Effect for ATV Riders in Florida

ATV safety course for children

Motorcyclist Killed Reportedly Performing Stunts

Once I was traveling from Tampa to Clearwater.  It was later in the evening.  The most direct route for me was to take the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which is the causeway/bridge that crosses the northern portion of Tampa Bay, directly connecting the the cities of Tampa and Clearwater.  As I proceeded east to west, I [...]