Intentional Ramming Attacks in Tampa: Can I Still Sue?
On June 26th, 2026, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man had intentionally rammed an ambulance carrying a patient. These kinds of intentional ramming attacks are more common than many realize, and they obviously pose massive injury risks. What if you were harmed in one of these intentional crashes? Can you still file an auto accident lawsuit in Tampa?
Man Tracks Down Ambulance and Rams It After Domestic Violence Incident
According to the police report, this incident began when deputies responded to an emergency call from a residence in Hillsborough County. While first responders were treating an injured female, a male at the residence became violent toward them. At one point, the man even attempted to break into the ambulance and prevent paramedics from performing their duties.
Although first responders were able to leave the scene with the patient in an ambulance, the man then tailed them in his own vehicle. After catching up with them, the man blocked the ambulance and subsequently rammed it. The impact sent the ambulance veering off the road, into several utility boxes and a utility pole. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office did not reveal whether the paramedics or the patient suffered any injuries as a result of this crash.
Standard Car Insurance Does Not Cover Intentional Crashes
One thing you should keep in mind in situations like these is that standard auto insurance excludes intentional collisions. In other words, the at-fault driver’s insurance policy will not play a role in any litigation. Because the at-fault driver’s insurance policy usually plays a critical role in providing compensation for serious injuries, this may limit your options.
That said, you can still file a claim against your own PIP, no-fault auto insurance policy. This coverage should at least cover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, up to certain policy limits. This is not a “lawsuit,” however, and the focus instead shifts to effective negotiation strategies for fair payouts.
With all that said, a direct lawsuit may still be possible. For example, you could sue a third party for failing to protect you against the ramming attack. In the aforementioned ambulance incident, one could conceivably make the argument that the ambulance driver should have done more to protect their patient. Perhaps they could have waited for a police escort, especially since the assailant was violent before the trip even began.
This is just one example of when it might be possible to sue a third party for a ramming attack. There may be many other possibilities depending on your unique situation.
Can a Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer Help Me?
A Tampa auto accident lawyer may be able to help if you’re recovering from injuries after a ramming attack. While there is nothing stopping you from suing after an attack like this, standard insurance policies specifically exclude injuries stemming from intentional crashes. As a result, you may need to assess a wider range of legal options alongside Anderson & Anderson. Reach out today to get started.
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