Monthly Archives: August 2018
Petit Theft in Florida
Being accused of theft and being convicted of the crime are two different scenarios. Accusation can be embarrassing and inconvenient, but conviction can change your life, even when the value of the stolen item is minimal. In Florida, you can be accused of petit theft from a person or business for stealing property of… Read More »
Understanding Domestic Abuse
You may think you know what domestic abuse looks like, but you may be surprised that it is harder to recognize than you may believe. It is not just the woman with repeated bruises or other evidence of violence; domestic abuse comes in many forms and against both genders. Understanding domestic abuse is the… Read More »
What Is a Legal Injunction?
You often hear the term “injunction” used to describe proceedings in a legal case, but many people are unsure what exactly this means. A legal injunction in simple terms is a court order that requires a person or entity to continue or cease a certain action. The most common legal injunction that is used… Read More »
Fatal Overdose Bystanders Being Charged
Not only can drug addiction take the life of a user with a fatal overdose, bystanders can also have their lives ruined. More and more cases of bystanders being charged with crimes associated with drug overdoses are occurring, adding to the pain and suffering involved with drug addiction. These cases are full of tragic… Read More »
Slip and Fall Injuries: When to Hire a Lawyer
When most people slip and fall in a public place, their first response may be embarrassment. No one wants to end up on the ground in pain with other people watching. However, many slip and fall injuries are not caused by clumsiness; they are due to unsafe conditions on the property. If you are… Read More »
Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Large Trucks
Large trucks or commercial vehicles are the mammoths of the road and should be carefully navigated in your travels. Semi-trucks, buses, garbage trucks, and many other large commercial vehicles in Florida can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and can be dangerous to tangle with in an accident. It is more likely that a passenger… Read More »
What to Do Immediately After an Auto Accident
It is understandable to be shook up and upset after experiencing a serious auto accident that is not your fault. Out of the blue, you go from heading toward a destination to an emergency situation. The first concern is whether you or anyone else involved in the accident is injured and then a rush… Read More »
When to Hire a Lawyer for Wrongful Death
Losing someone you love is a heartbreaking experience, made worse when the death could have been prevented. Negligence by a vehicle driver, physician, medical facility or other entity which causes a death is referred to as wrongful death. When a loved one is a victim of wrongful death in Florida, the family can pursue… Read More »
Is Hiring a Lawyer Necessary for a Serious Car Accident?
Every year, millions of people are involved in car accidents, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting over two million injuries and over 35,000 fatalities for 2015. For those involved in these auto accidents with injuries, they can be facing extensive medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. While auto insurance is… Read More »
