Recent Blog Posts
Defending a Pickpocket Charge
As reported by wptv.com, Florida law enforcement agencies are warning residents about the risk of pickpockets when visiting shopping centers and other crowded areas. Though Christmas is over, the malls are still crowded with after-holiday sale seekers. Additionally, upcoming New Year celebrations will bring thousands of people together in single locations to ring in… Read More »
Advocates Seek to Change Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses
Consumer advocates and attorneys are asking Congress to outlaw the use of forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. Two separate groups sent letters to the U.S. Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting changes to current regulations that allow nursing homes to force new residents into arbitration agreements. The first group consisted… Read More »
Social Media Pics Result in Felony Charges for Florida Woman
Various news sources are reporting about a Florida woman who found herself facing serious allegations after posting beach photographs on social media. As reported by Reuters, the 20-year-old woman allegedly posted pictures depicting her riding on the back of a sea turtle. The photographs went viral and also caught the attention of Florida officials…. Read More »
Two Florida Women Killed in Wrong Way Accident
Tragedy struck on a Florida highway recently when a driver reportedly struck the vehicle of two South Florida sisters, killing them both. As reported by an NBC News affiliate, the two women were traveling home from a Disney World visit on Interstate 95. A Jeep Cherokee was also traveling down the highway, but in… Read More »
Fraud and Identity Theft Rampant in South Florida
South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and laid-back lifestyle, but it’s also known for its abundance of fraudulent activity, including tax fraud, false Medicare claims and identity theft. The problem is so pronounced that a recent report by Nerdwallet named the sunshine state first in reported occurrences of identity theft. The Federal… Read More »
State and Federal Officials Investigating Aircraft Landing on Interstate
The Florida Department of Motor Vehicle reports that more than 200,000 automobile accidents take place on the state’s roadways each and every year. This averages out to about 540 accidents per day. While fender benders frequently occur on the state’s highways, drivers on Interstate 595 recently experienced a completely unexpected type of highway accident… Read More »
When In-Home Services Lead to Injury
When you invite a professional company into your home, you expect that the services provided will be up to industry standards and completed in a manner that improves your quality of life, instead of detracting from it. Unfortunately, these endeavors can go terribly wrong when the service provider acts in a negligent manner or… Read More »
Flakka Continuously Makes News in Florida
Synthetic drugs are a prominent problem within the state of Florida. With high rates or addiction and a lack of awareness among the public, legislators and law enforcement agencies struggle to fight against this growing risk. The Sun Sentinel recently reported about a woman who is expected to plead guilty to participating in a… Read More »
Thanksgiving Holiday Food Drive
The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group proudly hosted a food drive for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Members of the firm, our clients, and other donors helped us collect over seventy pounds of non-perishable food items. Our team delivered the donation to the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent on November 20, 2015. We, at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group, consider… Read More »
The Legalities of a Food Recall
When you purchase food to feed your family members, you expect it to be of good quality and safe to eat. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case and the result is a food-related injury, or even death. According to Fox News, a California company is currently recalling cucumbers that are allegedly tainted with… Read More »
