Being in a car accident can be a frightening experience. However, it is important for you to take certain steps to make sure your rights are protected. Insurance companies are businesses. They have to answer to shareholders about how much money they make every year. One of the ways they please the shareholders is to keep […]
The Oil Spill – The Legal Perspective
Unfortunately, when the term “The Oil Spill” is mentioned today, we know all too well what the term refers to. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is likely one of the gravest ecological disasters of our lifetime. Many people will suffer severe damages, including the loss of their livelihoods. While some media sources, including […]
New Slip & Fall Law Signed by Governor Crist
On April 14, 2010, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law a new requirements for proving injury cases caused by slip & falls. This law adopts older Florida law that was developed by years of judicial decisions. Prior to this law, recent changes made it easier for injured persons to prove their cases. A person […]
A Sad Lesson in Child Safety
I read a sad case that tragically involved the death of an 11 year old girl who was killed while walking to her bus stop. It seems the young girl had been the brunt of teasing and bullying at her bus stop and on her bus. The girl’s mother met with school officials and they […]
Should Florida Ban Texting While Driving?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are over 800,000 automobiles being operated by someone utilizing a hand-held cell phone or PDA at any moment during the day. It’s no wonder why 23 states, Guam and D.C. have passed anti-text messaging laws banning texting while driving. www.ghsa.org. You may ask where Florida stands on this […]