Recent Blog Posts
Controversy Arises Over Forceful Arrest of Tampa Teenager
The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that a video of a 15-year-old being forcefully arrested by a Tampa Bay Police Officer has gone viral on Youtube. The arrest occurred on North Franklin Street, near City Hall. The video raises serious questions about the conduct of the officer and treatment of the accused teenager. If… Read More »
Was Your Work Injury Caused by a Third Party?
Many Florida work injuries are caused by third parties. The term ‘third party’ refers to any person, or entity, that is not related to your employer. A third party could be another company, or it could be a driver on the highway who ran into your vehicle while you were on the job. If… Read More »
Accused of Violating Probation? Here is What You Need to Know
If you have been charged with violation of probation (VOP) you need act quickly. In Florida, this type of charge can turn into a serious crime, with very serious consequences. Under state law, there are two types of probation violations: New law violations: Many VOP charges stem from new arrests. If you are on… Read More »
Florida Medication Injuries
If you are similar to most people, you trust your doctor to prescribe you the appropriate medication and your pharmacist to administer the drug in the correct amount. After all, they are trained medical professionals, and medical professionals have a legal responsibility to be thorough and careful when prescribing and administering medicine. Unfortunately, doctors,… Read More »
Florida Car Accident Injuries: Distracted Driving
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The initiative attempts to educate Florida drivers about the dangers associated with distracted driving. Distracted driving is negligent driving, and it leads to many serious injuries every year. All Florida drivers have a legal duty to keep their full… Read More »
Florida Drug Charges: Probable Cause
Your due process rights ensure that you will receive fair treatment under the law. Florida police officers and prosecutors must always uphold the legal principles of due process. One of the most valuable due process rights that we all have is the freedom from an unlawful search or seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects you… Read More »
Do I Need a Car Accident Attorney?
If you were involved in a minor, low speed, collision that only resulted in a few hundred dollars in property damage, you generally will not need a car accident attorney. However, if your accident involved injuries to any person, disputed fault or major property damage, you should hire an attorney as soon possible. It… Read More »
Supreme Court of Florida Clarifies ‘Duty to Retreat’ Obligation
In 2014, a Florida man had his murder convicted overturned by the First District Court of Appeal, due to allegedly conflicting jury instructions relating to the defendant’s right to self defense. Recently, the Supreme Court of Florida issued a clarifying opinion in that case. The Supreme Court, in State of Florida vs. Robert Franklin… Read More »
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 »
