Monthly Archives: December 2018
Getting Compensation After an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
Most states require some form of minimum liability insurance for every driver. Florida is no exception. Florida law states that driver’s must carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage, which includes up to $10,000 in lost wages and medical expenses for accident victims. Liability coverage is meant to assure that the insurance coverage for… Read More »
How Is a Wrongful Death Settlement Distributed?
The loss of a family member brings great grief and pain along with the financial and other hardships accompanying the death. Damages relating to the untimely death of a loved one will need to be determined according to Florida law, and could apply to a variety of expenses and loss incurred because of the… Read More »
The Holiday Unsafe Toy List
In years gone by, shopping for holiday toys was a matter of the child choosing their toys out of the Sears wish book or going to the mall or department store. Toys distribution was often limited by geographical location and marketing. Today, just about anything can be found online and shipped, often arriving within… Read More »
Event Data Recorder: Your Auto’s Black Box
Many drivers don’t realize that their car has a black box. As of 2014, all new automobiles in the US are required to have a factory installed black box, officially referred to as an Event Data recorder, or EDR. This device can record information from 5 to 20 seconds before an accident and another… Read More »
Does an Auto and a Side-by-Side Mix?
For many years now, smaller all-terrain vehicles with a steering wheel, four wheels and a low-lying cargo space in back have been used on farms. These hard-working vehicles could carry small loads of equipment or supplies to other parts of the farm property along fields and private dirt roads. They had a bench seat… Read More »
Children and ATVs
In years gone by, all-terrain vehicles, known as ATVs, were mostly considered work and recreation vehicles on farms for both adults and children. Not any longer. Today, ATV recreational riding has become popular among many demographics. The term “all-terrain” is taken seriously, so ATVs are found in fields, on beaches, down dirt paths, as… Read More »
Boating Accidents: Failure of Operator to Maintain a Proper Lookout
Boating and water recreation activities are extremely popular in Florida due to warm climate and abundance of beaches, lakes and rivers. It is no surprise that with the high number of boats and other water recreation vehicles there are a higher number of boating accidents. What may be surprising is the number one cause… Read More »
When Your Hip Replacement Needs Replacing
The hip joint is the largest joint in the body and allows an expansive range of motion. The ball and socket design create the ability for the upper leg to move in almost any direction, but it also must support the weight of the upper body. Fall injuries, arthritis, auto accidents, age deterioration and… Read More »
Jet Ski Accident: Are There Water Traffic Laws?
Any motorized vehicle is subject to laws for the protection and safety of the drivers and others. This includes watercraft. There are water traffic laws for boats and jet skis to maintain safe waterways. If you are injured in a jet ski accident caused by reckless or negligent driving on the water, you may… Read More »
When a Doctor Needs a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Doctors must meet many requirements to obtain and maintain their medical license. In Florida, regulations on health care professionals, especially physicians, are strict when it comes to criminal convictions. A criminal conviction, even one that does not interfere with or affect their profession, can cost a doctor their medical license. Any doctor who is… Read More »
