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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 […]

As the summer starts to wind down, you may find yourself replacing your kids’ camping gear with new clothes, notebooks, pens, and other necessary school supplies. But before your children head off for their first day of the new school year, spend some time teaching them some valuable things – namely, how to stay safe […]

If you haven’t been playing Pokemon Go yet, you’ve certainly passed by someone on the street that has the game open. The mobile app, an “augmented reality” game based off of the popular television show from the early 2000s, quickly became the hottest thing around after it was released about a month ago. The game […]

Is there anything more frustrating than investing in a doctor who gives you an incorrect prescription or diagnosis? Or who fails to recognize your symptoms, leaving you to sustain an injury or suffer an illness for way too long? Everyone makes mistakes. But when a healthcare professional makes a mistake, it can have serious consequences. […]