Tampa Red Light Cameras and Florida Car Accident Claims
Tampa red cameras can matter after a serious intersection crash because they may provide both enforcement records and useful evidence. They can document a red light violation while also capturing details that help show how the crash happened, including when a vehicle entered the intersection, its direction of travel, and the timing of the traffic […]
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Successfully Wins Four 2026 Best of the Bay Awards
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is celebrating winning a clean sweep in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2026 Best of the Bay Awards. In addition to being voted Best Law Firm, four of our lawyers received awards in the Best Attorney categories exemplifying the trust and confidence the people of Tampa Bay have in us. […]
Driverless Rideshares Hit Tampa in 2026: What If You’re Hurt?
Tampa driverless rideshare accidents are no longer just a future concern. On September 1, 2026, Waymo began welcoming public riders in Tampa, bringing fully autonomous rides with no human driver behind the wheel. The launch also raises a new legal question: Who is responsible if a passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, or another driver gets hurt? Driverless […]
Should You File Bankruptcy Before Settling a Tampa Injury Claim?
After a crash or fall, the bills hit fast. You may face medical charges, missed paychecks, and nonstop creditor calls. Therefore, many Tampa accident victims ask the same question: should you wait to file for bankruptcy until the injury claim ends? Timing matters because a personal injury claim can carry real value. It can also […]
How Long Until I Get My Settlement From An Accident in Tampa?
When you ask, “How long until I get my settlement from an accident in Tampa?” you are usually wondering when the money will actually reach your account. A Tampa accident settlement involves more than agreeing on a dollar amount. You may need to sign a release, resolve medical liens, and wait for the settlement check […]
Ten Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
At Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A., we are proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Their selections span numerous areas of law and reflect the depth of experience our team […]
Will My Car Accident Settlement Have to Go Toward Child Support in Tampa?
Yes, a car accident settlement and child support in Tampa can be connected if you owe past-due child support, also known as arrears. Under Florida law, unpaid child support may be collected from certain settlement proceeds, which can reduce the amount you ultimately receive. However, that does not mean the state automatically takes your entire […]
Why Prompt Medical Care Matters After a Florida Car Accident
After an accident, you might initially feel “fine,” but later that night or the next morning, pain could emerge. This is a common occurrence and highlights why seeing a doctor promptly after a Florida car accident is the safest course of action. Ideally, you should seek medical evaluation the same day or as soon as […]
Switching Insurance from State Farm to Geico – My Story
Updated July 15, 2026 by Sean McQuaid This is my own account of my car insurance experience. By sharing my experience, I hope you will be able to protect your family, save money, and make well-informed decisions on auto insurance. For thirty-three years, State Farm had been my provider. State Farm had been the insurance […]
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers Win Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best” for 2026 in Personal Injury Law
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. won the 2026 Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best award for Personal Injury Law for the eighth year.
