Transportation - The Legal Examiner

Cruise Ship Injuries and Passenger Rights

With Port Tampa Bay serving as a major departure point, cruises are a popular way for Florida residents and tourists to travel. A cruise promises relaxation, entertainment, and adventure. But

By Chris Borzell

/ 29 Sep 2025

Aerial view of the nose of a large cruise ship at port.

Safety Challenges on Tampa’s Roads and Public Transit

Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida, and with growth comes transportation challenges. Whether it’s congested highways, bicycle and pedestrian safety, or public transit concerns, residents

By Chris Borzell

/ 25 Sep 2025

Cars and trucks stuck in traffic on a highway during rush hour with the sun setting.

Distracted Driving and Cellphone Laws in Florida

Technology makes life more convenient, but it also brings new risks—especially on the road. In Tampa Bay, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of accidents, with

By Chris Borzell

/ 22 Sep 2025

A man reading messages holding a cell phone while driving.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Aviation Accidents?

Every day, more than 45,000 planes take off in the U.S. Most aircraft land without incident, but the minority that don’t can end in tragedy. In 2023,

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Feb 2025

Close-up of plane crash headline in newspaper.

Skyrocketing Cases of Unruly Airline Passengers Mean Stricter Penalties

On July 6, American Airlines flight 1774 departed from Dallas-Fort Worth, heading for Charlotte, North Carolina. It appeared to be a normal flight. But when a passenger attempted to open

By Katy Boose

/ 28 Jul 2021

Passengers seated inside the cabin of an airplane.

Snap Can Be Sued for Fatal Car Crash

On May 28, 2017, three young men were killed while driving more than 100 miles per hour down a road in Lyons, Wisconsin. In the moments leading up to the

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 10 Jun 2021

Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, makes its IPO debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Rideshare lawsuits a new specialty on the rise

Rideshare vehicles, such as those run by Uber and Lyft, have completed more than 11 billion trips since they began transporting passengers 10 years ago. This societal change has prompted

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 30 Dec 2020

Airport pickup area with designated spot for ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber.

Uber, Lyft drivers earn win in battle for unemployment benefits

After a long-fought battle, a New York judge recently gave contract drivers for rideshare companies Uber and Lyft the right to receive unemployment benefits. That state has 45 days to clear up the backlog of claims for these gig workers.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 24 Aug 2020

Car window showing stickers for ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber.

Florida criminalizes fake emotional support animal ownership

On July 1, it became a crime in Florida to falsely declare a pet as an emotional support animal. If convicted, the pet owner can be jailed for two months

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 21 Jul 2020

Dachshund with travel items on airplane.

Distracted driving laws mean fewer crashes, fewer deaths, study says

A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics makes a direct correlation between distracted driving laws and fewer fatal crashes among all age groups. That includes drivers 16 to

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 13 Jul 2020