Armando Personal Injury Law

06/23/2026

A crash on SR-54 in Pasco County is a reminder that being injured while working is not always “just” a workers’ compensation issue.

According to FHP, a trooper was stopped at a traffic signal on eastbound SR-54 near Northpointe Parkway when an 18-year-old driver rear-ended his patrol vehicle. The trooper was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

When someone is hurt on the job, workers’ compensation may help cover medical treatment and lost wages. But when a third party, like another driver, causes the injury, there may also be a separate personal injury claim.

That matters.

Workers’ comp and personal injury claims are not the same. A personal injury claim may address damages that workers’ comp often does not fully cover, including pain, suffering, and the full impact the crash has on someone’s life.

If you were injured while working because another driver caused a crash, do not assume workers’ comp is your only option.

06/23/2026

Tampa Traffic Alert: Multiple Crashes and Hit-and-Run Incidents Reported by Tampa Police

Tampa Police reported multiple traffic incidents this morning across North Tampa, East Tampa, West Tampa, South Tampa, West Shore, and the Busch / Fowler corridor, including several hit-and-run crashes, a traffic light outage, and a street obstruction.

Reported Tampa incidents included:

6901 N Nebraska Ave — traffic crash
1510 E Hillsborough Ave — hit-and-run
W Hillsborough Ave and Hoover Blvd — traffic light out
W Gandy Blvd and S West Shore Blvd — traffic crash
E Busch Blvd and N 10th St — traffic crash
8214 N Florida Ave — traffic crash
N Florida Ave and W Bougainvillea Ave — traffic crash
Long St and N 22nd St — traffic crash
E Kennedy Blvd and N Florida Ave — hit-and-run
S West Shore Blvd and W Paul Ave — hit-and-run
S MacDill Ave and W Horatio St — traffic crash
E Fowler Ave and N 30th St — hit-and-run
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy — traffic crash
2113 W Kathleen St — street obstruction
8707 N Edison Ave — hit-and-run

Drivers in Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs, West Shore, Gandy, Hyde Park, South Tampa, Busch Boulevard, Fowler Avenue, Nebraska Avenue, Florida Avenue, and the Courtney Campbell corridor should use extra caution, expect delays, and watch for officers and emergency responders. Because apparently Tampa decided one calm morning was too much to tolerate.

06/23/2026

Armando Personal Injury Law is currently reviewing fatal 7-OH and kratom-related wrongful death cases, & Florida is taking emergency action against concentrated 7-OH products, and families deserve to understand why.

7-OH is not just “strong kratom.” These products may carry serious opioid-like risks, especially when mixed with alcohol, allergy medication, sleep aids, prescription medication, or other substances.

If your loved one died after using a 7-OH, Kratom extract, gummy, tablet, shot, or similar Kratom product, preserve the packaging, receipts, toxicology records, and medical documents before someone throws away the one thing that could actually matter.

06/23/2026

Armando Personal Injury Law is currently reviewing fatal 7-OH and kratom-related wrongful death cases. Now, Florida is taking emergency action against concentrated 7-OH products, and families deserve to understand why.

7-OH is not just “strong kratom.” These products may carry serious opioid-like risks, especially when mixed with alcohol, allergy medication, sleep aids, prescription medication, or other substances.

If your loved one died after using a 7-OH, kratom extract, gummy, tablet, shot, or similar product, preserve the packaging, receipts, toxicology records, and medical documents.

Call (813) 482-0355 or visit armandoinjurylaw.com.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule to control highly concentrated 7-OH and other chemical products being sold across the state. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/florida-attorney-general-signs-emergency-rule-aimed-at-cracking-down-on-7-oh/

06/22/2026

Drivers across Tampa Bay should use caution after multiple crashes were reported today in Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, including several injury crashes, roadblocks, and a hit-and-run crash with injuries.

In Hillsborough County, reported incidents included:

I-275 NB near MM39 in Tampa — crash with injuries
I-75 SB near MM273 in Lutz — hit-and-run crash with injuries and roadblock
Sun City Center Blvd and Cortaro Dr in Sun City Center — vehicle crash

In Pinellas County, reported incidents included:

Howard Frankland Bridge eastbound / I-275 in St. Petersburg — crash with injuries and roadblock
US-19 and Curlew Rd in Clearwater — vehicle crash
54th Ave N and Haines Rd N in St. Petersburg — crash with injuries and reported roadblock

Drivers in Tampa, Lutz, Sun City Center, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater should expect delays and watch for emergency responders, especially where injuries or roadblocks were reported. Because apparently even crossing the bay now needs a risk assessment and a prayer.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a Tampa Bay crash, get medical attention promptly, document what you can, and be careful when speaking with insurance companies.

06/18/2026

When someone is seriously injured because of another person’s carelessness, they should have a fair chance to recover what they need to move forward.

But in Florida, when the responsible party is a government employee or agency, the rules are different.

Right now, Florida’s sovereign immunity law limits many claims against government entities to $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. For someone facing surgeries, permanent injuries, lost income, long-term treatment, or the loss of a loved one, those limits may not come close to covering the real impact.

A proposed change would raise those limits to $350,000 per person and $500,000 per incident for qualifying claims going forward.

That increase would be a step in the right direction.

It would help injured citizens and families seek more accountability when harm is caused by a careless or reckless government driver, public employee, agency, department, or unsafe public property.

But we still believe this falls short of what injured individuals and families may truly need and deserve.

A serious injury does not become less costly because the at-fault person works for the government. Medical bills still add up. Time away from work still hurts families. Permanent injuries still change lives. Grief after a wrongful death still leaves families carrying a burden that no cap can fully measure.

This proposed increase matters, but Florida families deserve a system that fully recognizes the real cost of preventable harm.

If you or someone you love was injured in a crash or incident involving a government vehicle, city, county, state agency, public employee, school district, or public property, speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. These cases have special rules, notice requirements, and strict deadlines.

06/18/2026

Current accidents in Tampa Bay: use caution after multiple crashes were reported and currently being assisted in Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, including several injury crashes and a hit-and-run.

In Hillsborough County, reported incidents included:

I-4 EB near MM13 in Dover — hit-and-run crash
I-4 EB near MM19 in Plant City — vehicle crash
Dale Mabry Hwy and W Linebaugh Ave in Tampa — vehicle crash
E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Orient Rd in Tampa — crash with reported roadblock
16447 US-41 in Lutz — crash with injuries
I-4 EB near MM14 in Dover — crash with injuries
I-4 WB near MM17 in Plant City — crash with injuries
I-275 SB near MM42 in Tampa — vehicle crash

In Pinellas County, reported incidents included:

I-275 NB near MM25 in St. Petersburg — vehicle crash
US-19 and Curlew Rd in Clearwater — hit-and-run crash

These incidents may affect drivers in Tampa, Dover, Plant City, Lutz, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. Expect delays, use extra caution, and watch for emergency responders, especially where injuries or roadblocks were reported. Because apparently even a basic commute now needs a hazard briefing.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a Tampa Bay crash, get medical attention promptly, document what you can, and be careful when speaking with insurance companies.

06/17/2026

The only reason personal injury law firms stay in business is because people continue to be negligent and cause others harm no matter how many warnings or safety systems get put in place.

A recent report on pedestrian safety ranks three Bay Area metros among the deadliest in the nation. 🔗⬇️

06/17/2026

Good morning Florida!
Be careful out there on the roads, this is the crash incident report for right now, literally right now.

06/17/2026

Why do sexual assault cases often drag on while suspected DUIs see quick action? This video explores the concerning disparity in our justice system's pace.