Recent Blog Posts
Securing Your Home and Vehicles Around the Holidays
The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be stressful. Many people travel, going from one place to another to visit family and friends. Some people drive for hours or spend a lot of time in an airplane to get to their destinations on time. Unfortunately, with so many people not… Read More »
Will My Auto Insurance Cover a Bicycle Accident?
You pay a lot of money for your auto insurance, but you do really understand what it covers? Does it only apply to cars and trucks? Each policy is different, but for the most part, your coverage should extend to bicycles. You typically would not need to purchase a separate policy if you want… Read More »
How to Minimize the Consequences of a Theft Crime Arrest
‘Tis the season for turkey, Christmas trees, family togetherness (well, maybe not so much this year due to COVID-19), decorations and, of course, theft. You read that right. Robbery and personal larceny is typically high in December as people prepare for the Christmas season. Thieves are looking to steal toys, electronics and other high-dollar… Read More »
Will My Auto Insurance Cover My Kids While on a School Bus?
You may have insurance for your vehicle, but do you understand what it covers? Probably not. Insurance is a complicated thing. It may not cover what you expect it to cover or it could do the opposite and actually cover more than you expected, leaving you pleasantly surprised. For example, did you know that… Read More »
Road Hazard Accident: Who is Liable?
Car accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. Drivers may be tired, drunk or distracted. Some drive recklessly on purpose. Sometimes accidents cannot be avoided, like when there are road hazards. Road hazards can cause serious accidents. Many even lead to fatality. There are approximately 33,000 fatalities caused by car accidents each year…. Read More »
Is a Hospital Liable for an Employee’s Negligence?
We visit the doctor and seek emergency medical care for illnesses and injuries. We depend on doctors and nurses to provide us and our loved ones with the best care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Negligence is common among medical staff. Believe it or not, medical malpractice is actually one of the leading… Read More »
What Happens If You Are Hurt by Medication?
We take medications to help us feel better. Perhaps we are suffering from pain, a chronic condition or an infection or other illness. Medicines help us restore our health and reduce pain and inflammation. However, sometimes medications don’t work as intended. You may expect to recover from an illness but only get worse. A… Read More »
Driving in Winter Weather
While Florida is known as the Sunshine State, it is prone to bad weather from time to time. While it’s rare to see ice or snow, the state does get a lot of rain due to humidity, making the roads wet and slick. Driving in these conditions can be scary and even deadly. On… Read More »
Hazing and Personal Liability in Florida
Hazing is a common form of initiation for college fraternities and sororities. This practice can come about in many forms. It may require that the person break the law, engage in extreme physical activity, consume food or liquor, be deprived from sleep or be subject to brutal physical torture. These acts can cause not… Read More »
Florida Auto Insurance Coverage
You are required to have auto insurance in Florida. Without it, you could end up paying hundreds of dollars in fines and have your driver’s license and registration suspended. Florida offers seven types of car insurance. Personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PD) are the only two required under state law. The… Read More »
