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  • Will Florida Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2022?
    Will Florida Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2022?
    Voters in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana approved legislation in November 2020 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana for anyone at least 21 years old. As a result, about one in three Americans now live in states where weed is legal for adults. Florida, however, still does
  • Why You Should Visit a Doctor After Even a Minor Car Accident
    Why You Should Visit a Doctor After Even a Minor Car Accident
    Sometimes in the confusion that follows a car crash, drivers, passengers and pedestrians put the needs of more obviously injured people first, failing to take the time to care for themselves. This can be a serious mistake, affecting both your health and your ability to recover compensation. If you are
  • Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After an Accident?
    Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After an Accident?
    Every single accident and every single injury will have a different outcome under the law. The best way to find out who may be held responsible for the cost of your injuries is by speaking to an experienced attorney. In Florida vehicle accidents, there are three different types of insurance
  • Who is Responsible When Debris Falls off a Truck and Causes an Accident?
    Who is Responsible When Debris Falls off a Truck and Causes an Accident?
    When large commercial trucks such as semis, tractor trailers and 18-wheelers take to the road, any of a number of parties may have been involved in the packing, loading, securing and transporting of the cargo. When that cargo, or parts of it fall from the truck, it creates a hazardous
  • Who Can Sue Over Wrongful Death in Florida and What Damages Can They Recover?
    Who Can Sue Over Wrongful Death in Florida and What Damages Can They Recover?
    If your loved one was killed due to someone else’s negligent or deliberate act, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. As you contemplate what to do, it will be helpful to learn about Florida’s rules regarding the types of damages that may be recovered in behalf
  • When You Suffer a Slipped Disc Injury in an Auto Accident
    When You Suffer a Slipped Disc Injury in an Auto Accident
    Your spine consists of an array of bones (vertebrae) cushioned by rubbery discs wedged between them. When a disc becomes ruptured, fluids leak out and deplete the cushion, putting pressure on the nerves in the spine. This syndrome, known as a herniated disc or “slipped disc,” can be the result
  • When Waterparks Turn Dangerous, Who’s Liable?
    When Waterparks Turn Dangerous, Who’s Liable?
     Waterparks are great places for fun and frolic, and central Florida has many: Disney World’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Seaworld Orlando’s Aquatica, Adventure Island in Tampa, Buccaneer Bay at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and LEGOLAND Florida Park in Winter Haven. The great majority of visitors to these amusements
  • When is Restitution Ordered as a Penalty in a Florida Criminal Case?
    When is Restitution Ordered as a Penalty in a Florida Criminal Case?
    Restitution is a court-ordered payment by the perpetrator of a crime to the victims, in addition to a jail sentence, fine and any other penalty. Restitution is not meant to be punitive. Its purpose is to restore the victims financially, as much as possible, to where they were before the
  • When a Cruise Ship Paradise Becomes a Nightmare
    When a Cruise Ship Paradise Becomes a Nightmare
    Families with children often look forward to a cruise ship vacation because these packages promise the best of both worlds — plenty of pampering for the parents in addition to a range of activities to keep the kids happy and occupied. The fact that cruises are supposed to an escape
  • What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
    What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
    COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each