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Many of these traffic accidents involve […]","datePublished":"2024-04-30","dateModified":"2025-02-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/pkblawfirm\/#Person","name":"Paul Knopf Bigger","url":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/pkblawfirm\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/85dcec58e84d2e74317c0a8d76da794f4b6eda79e7e3a160fc6b26b09887306c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/85dcec58e84d2e74317c0a8d76da794f4b6eda79e7e3a160fc6b26b09887306c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Paul Knopf Bigger","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Logo_PKB-2.svg","url":"http:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Logo_PKB-2.svg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Most-Dangerous-Highways-in-Tampa.jpg","url":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Most-Dangerous-Highways-in-Tampa.jpg","height":600,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/blog\/most-dangerous-highways-in-tampa\/","about":["Truck Accident"],"wordCount":564,"articleBody":"Florida has some of the most dangerous roadways in the country. There were over 394,000 motor vehicle crashes in The Sunshine State in one recent year, according to\u00a0the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Nearly 252,000 people sustained injuries in those crashes, and 3,185 collisions proved fatal. Many of these traffic accidents involve commercial trucks.\u00a0If you suffered injuries in a tractor-trailer crash, consulting a Tampa truck accident lawyer can help you understand your legal options and how to recover compensation for your losses.The Most Dangerous Highways in TampaSome of the most dangerous highways and roadways in Tampa include:Interstate 4 (I-4) \u2013 Ranked as the third most deadly road in AmericaInterstate 75 (I-75) \u2013 Saw 47.2 fatal crashes per 100 miles in a recent year\u00a0Interstate 275 (I-275)Other Hillsborough County roads highlighted as danger zones include:\u00a0Brandon Boulevard from Falkenburg Road to Dover RoadBruce B. Downs from Fowler Avenue to Bearss AvenueDale Mabry from Hillsborough Avenue to Bearss AvenueFletcher Avenue from Armenia Avenue to 50th StreetGibsonton Drive\/Boyette Road from I-75 to Balm Riverview RoadHillsborough Avenue from Longboat Boulevard to Florida AvenueLynn Turner from Gunn Highway to Ehrlich RoadMeridian Avenue from Channelside Drive to Twiggs Street50th\/56th St. from MLK Boulevard to Hillsborough Avenue15th St. from Fowler Avenue to Fletcher AvenueSteps to Take After a Highway AccidentThe aftermath of a truck accident can leave you feeling disoriented and confused, especially if you\u2019ve been hurt. However, there are certain steps to take to protect your legal rights. After a truck crash, you should:Check to see if anyone is injured.Call the police and report the truck accident.Take photographs and videos of the accident scene.Obtain personal contact information from witnesses.Seek medical attention, even if you feel fine.Contact a Tampa truck accident attorney.Your lawyer will help you obtain the proof you need to bolster your no-fault insurance or personal injury claim. If you wait too long, it may not be possible to file a claim against the truck driver, trucking company, or other party responsible for the accident.\u00a0Why Choose Paul Knopf Bigger for Your Truck Accident Claim?Don\u2019t make the mistake of pursuing your accident claim alone. Insurance companies \u2014 including your own \u2014 know how to take advantage of unrepresented accident victims and get out of paying them what they deserve. Instead, turn to Paul Knopf Bigger for help with your semi-truck accident claim. While you rest and recover, we\u2019ll get to work by:Investigating the truck accident to understand what happened and who was to blameIdentifying available insurance policies and other sources of compensationDetermining what your case is worth and demanding full and fair compensationFiling your claims and negotiating with insurers for a fair settlementPreparing your case for court and taking it to trial if the insurer won\u2019t make a fair offerDiscuss the Details of Your Case With Paul Knopf BiggerAt Paul Knopf Bigger, we understand how painful truck accidents can be, especially if you are facing rising medical expenses and repair bills while you\u2019re too hurt to work. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Put our skills and experience to work for you. If you\u2019ve been injured on one of Tampa\u2019s dangerous roads, contact our truck accident attorneys today for a free consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Most Dangerous Highways in Tampa","item":"https:\/\/pkblawfirm.com\/blog\/most-dangerous-highways-in-tampa\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]