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Florida Teen Driver Charged After Leaving the Scene of a Deadly Accident
According to reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, a 16-year-old from Lakewood Ranch, Florida was arrested in relation to a deadly car accident. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred on Interstate 75 on March 29th, 2016. The driver of an eighteen wheeler collided with the rear of the teen’s vehicle and… Read More »
Liability In Florida Commercial Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are a serious problem in Florida. According to a report from the United States Department of Transportation, around 4,000 Americans are killed in commercial truck accidents each year. In Florida alone, the number is nearly 250. Many thousands more suffer serious injuries. Injured truck accident victims face a confusing process when attempting… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice: Doctor Misdiagnosis
Whenever you visit a medical professional, you have the fair expectation that you will receive competent medical treatment. Medical professionals have a legal obligation to provide adequate treatment. One of the duties professionals have, is that they must meet adequate quality standards when diagnosing your condition. Proper and timely diagnosis can save lives. Doctor… Read More »
Florida DUI: Refusal To Submit Laws And Defense
After pulling you over for a suspected DUI, a Florida police officer may ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test, a blood test or a urine test. If you decline to submit to the test, you will likely be charged with a DUI refusal. This charge can come with very serious penalties. If… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents: Unique Risks
Motorcycle accident injuries are on the rise in Florida, partially because motorcycles have become increasingly popular, but also because Florida drivers still struggle to safely share the road with bikes. Injured Florida motorcycle accident victims deserve full and fair compensation. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies show an unfair bias against motorcyclists. If you have been… Read More »
Comparative Fault In Florida Car Accidents
Car accidents are governed by state law. In fact, each state has developed slightly different set of rules for handling car accident injury liability. Florida uses a pure comparative fault system. It is critical to understand how comparative fault works, because it can have a tremendous impact on your ability to recover fair compensation…. Read More »
Defending A Florida Concealed Weapons Charge
All firearms or weapons charges are very serious in Florida. This is especially true if you have been charged with a concealed weapons or concealed firearms crime. If you or a loved one is facing concealed weapons charges in Florida, please contact an experienced Tampa weapons charges attorney immediately. Florida Law Florida has one… Read More »
Were You Charged With Drug Possession In Florida? Things You Need To Know
Being charged with drug possession is stressful and frightening. You need to be aware of how the prosecution is going to attempt to prove the charge, the potential penalties you face, and what you can do to protect yourself. An experienced Tampa drug possession defense attorney can answer all of your questions and will… Read More »
A Higher Accident Deductible does not Equal Savings for Florida Drivers
Automobile accidents are common occurrences, so it is advisable for drivers to protect themselves and those around them by maintaining adequate insurance. The increasingly high cost of automobile insurance leads many drivers to seek ways to reduce their premiums. One popular method is selecting a higher deductible, which is the amount you pay out-of-pocket… Read More »
DUI Manslaughter in Florida
DUI charges are taken very seriously under Florida law. Depending on the details of your particular incident, a conviction can result in incarceration, high fines, and the loss of your driving privileges. You may even receive a manslaughter charge, if the accident results in death. When faced with DUI allegations, it is important to… Read More »