What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Bus Accident?

Some people get a false sense of security when they travel in a large bus.   They think that, because the bus is such a large vehicle, they won’t get seriously hurt if there is an accident.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for a number of reasons.  First, bus passengers are usually not wearing seat belts.  As a result, when the accident happens, the passengers are often thrown about the bus.  Second, large tour buses have a very high center of gravity.  When they veer off the road, they often roll and cause serious injuries.

Both of these things happened in a recent tour bus crash in Highlands County.  The crash happed on US 27 and lake Francis Road.  A charter bus was  heading north when  a car failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the left side of the bus.  The bus veered off the shoulder of the road  and flipped, ejecting several passengers.  Sadly, two passengers died at the scene and many more were injured.  Read more about this tragic event here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, call the Rebein Law Firm at 813-305-Paul (7285) or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Accident Shuts Down I-275

A three-car accident shut down a south-bound portion of Interstate 275 this morning around 11:30 at Sligh Avenue. A garbage truck driver lost control of his vehicle causing it to end up over a guardrail. The right lanes of the Interstate were then closed for 45 minutes. A driver failed to notice that cars ahead were slowing down and crashed into the car in front, causing that car to crash in the one in front as well. The injured drivers were immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-305-PAUL or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Homeless Man Dies After He Gets Hit By A Car

A homeless man was killed crossing a street in Pinellas Park late Monday night. The man appeared to be stumbling as he attempted to cross Park Boulevard, walking into the path of an oncoming vehicle. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 877-305-PAUL or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

The Dangers Of Texting While Driving

The Dangers Of Texting While Driving:

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New Red-light Cameras To Be Installed At 10 Intersections In Tampa

Red-Light cameras should be installed at different intersections in Tampa by next Fall. The list of intersections has not yet been finalized but officials are developing a plan to include intersections that are most accident-prone. This initiative will hopefully reduce the number of accidents at the most dangerous intersections in Tampa.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-305-PAUL or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Man In Motorized Wheelchair Hit By Car In St Petersburg

A man in a motorized wheelchair is in critical condition after a car hit him Tuesday evening in St Petersburg. Witnesses say the man in the wheelchair attempted to cross First Avenue N without using a properly marked crosswalk. He also did not have any lights and was therefore not visible to the driver of the car who hit him. He was immediately taken to Bayfront Medical Center with, according to St. Petersburg fire officials, traumatic injuries.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic  accident, please call 813-356-0567 or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.