Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Florida Homeowners’ Insurance Coverage
If you own a home, then you should make sure it is insured with a homeowners’ insurance policy. In fact, if you have a mortgage on your home, your lender may require it. Insurance will repair or replace your home if it is damaged by extreme weather conditions and disasters such as fires, storms,… Read More »
Your Rights to Peaceful Protest
The First Amendment allows U.S. citizens the right to freedom of speech. This means that we have the right to protest if we feel we need to speak out about injustices in the community, nation or world at large. However, the law only allows peaceful protests. You cannot go out and hurt or kill… Read More »
What to Know About Head-on Crashes
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident. Such an event can be scary and emotional, especially if someone got seriously injured or killed. If you are ever in a car crash, hopefully it will be minor and not one that is a major, like a head-on collision. As the name implies, a… Read More »
What Not to Do if You Are Arrested
Nobody wants to get arrested, but sometimes it happens. Maybe you knew what you were doing was against the law, but you did it anyway. Perhaps you were arrested for no apparent reason. In any case, if you are ever arrested, you need to know the protocol. Not only do you need to know… Read More »
Nursing Home Isolation Like a Death Sentence for Residents
In the past, family members of nursing home residents had to concern themselves with the possibility of neglect and abuse. Now, there’s another issue: isolation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, nursing home residents are no longer allowed visitors. This can be devastating to not only the residents, but the family members who are seeing their… Read More »
When a Lack of Security Leads to Premises Liability
When you go onto someone’s property as a guest, you expect that you will be safe. You don’t think about getting mugged or assaulted. However, this can happen even in the safest of neighborhoods. Without proper security, you could become a victim of crime and suffer serious injuries. When you think of premises liability,… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Medical Malpractice Laws
You may trust your doctor to provide you with the best health care possible, but you should be wary. Medical errors are quite common, accounting for at least 250,000 deaths every year. Many more are seriously injured by the negligence and reckless behavior of medical staff. However, medical malpractice claims are hard to fight… Read More »
