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Accidents happen, but sometimes they could have been prevented. If, for example, you were out on someone else’s property (a restaurant, a boat, a store) and an accident was caused by a spill that should have been cleaned up, or faulty utilities or equipment that should have been replaced or fixed, your injuries are not […]

After it is over, it can be easy for auto accident victims to ignore small symptoms. After all, you may experience back or neck pain just from hunching over your work desk all day, so it doesn’t seem all that odd if you notice them after a crash. Plus, a lot of people are just […]

If you have recently decided to file a wrongful death lawsuit, your next question might be, “Now what?” Below, we’re going to dive into what happens once you begin the process with five of the most common questions people have. What Damages Can I File For? Florida has specific rules for what damages can be […]

Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about maritime lawyers. Many people may not even really know exactly what a maritime attorney is. But if something happens to you when you’re in the open water, you’re going to find out really fast.  Essentially, maritime law governs what happens at sea. That covers a […]

Can you imagine trying to sell a car without seatbelts? It wasn’t so long ago that doing so was not only possible, but quite common. In 1966, President Johnson signed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This groundbreaking legislation set safety standards that has led to things like the presence of airbags, antilock […]

With all the commotion over the iPhone 7’s new features, Samsung rushed to release its newest phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note7. The release of the Galaxy Note7 was exciting: waterproof protection and an iris scanner are just some of the phone’s new features. Very quickly after its release, however, stories started covering one accidental new […]

We’ve mentioned in past blog posts that Florida may be trying to end personal injury protection (PIP) for good. Less than half of the United States offers some form of PIP, and only 13 states have mandatory PIP coverage for drivers. If some lawmakers in our state have their way, Florida may not be one […]

Do you think you’re paying a lot for car insurance? Compared to drivers in most other states, you are. Florida consistently ranks as one of the top states for expensive car insurance. In 2016, the average premium in Florida cost $1,654 – that’s 25% above the national average. Now, rates are affected by your driving […]

We’re not going to sugarcoat the statistics of distracted driving… it’s a deadly habit. And unfortunately, it’s one that is especially prevalent among teenagers and young adults. Now that your teenagers are back in school, they may be driving every day, and at the exact same time as hundreds of other students. With so many […]

Ask yourself: when you hear news of a food recall, what do you do if you have that brand or food in your freezer? Throw it out? Take your chances? Not bother checking? This recent story may make you consider your course of action. This month, Sea Port Products Corp voluntarily recalled a batch of […]