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Plaintiffs Must Prove Negligence in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
There are many types of scenarios in which the death of someone can be caused by the negligence of another person, company or entity. These are considered cases of wrongful death, and in these instances, the surviving family members of the victim are entitled to seek damages from the responsible party through a wrongful… Read More »
Underage Drinking in Florida May Result in Numerous Penalties
We all know that young people make mistakes, particularly when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. Like all states, Florida law prohibits the consumption, purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages for anyone below the age of 21 — with the exception of certain religious activities and medical treatments. However, our state has some… Read More »
Officers Issue Few Citations for Texting While Driving Offenses
Not even a year after Florida’s ban on texting while driving was signed by Governor Rick Scott, the police department finds it has only issued just over a thousand citations for the offense. This isn’t due to an increase in safe driving practices among the state’s teens, however. The ban on texting is only… Read More »
Florida DUI Penalties Depend on Number of Previous Offenses
The state of Florida considers driving under the influence of alcohol, chemical substances and controlled substances a serious matter, and doesn’t give previous offenders much of a second chance. The more offenses a driver incurs, the heavier the consequences, including fines, vehicle impounding and even imprisonment. Florida determines driving under the influence by the… Read More »
Reckless Driver Causes Orlando Accident with Fire Truck, Drives Away
In a crash that sent three victims to the hospital, a car collided with an Orlando Fire Department Truck last week and then left the scene, Click Orlando reports. Orlando’s police department is looking for the driver, who was being pursued at the time of the accident. A squad car had tried to pull… Read More »
Soccer Star Faces Tax Evasion Charges
Lionel Messi, the Barcelona and Argentina soccer player, was charged recently with tax fraud when it was discovered that a fictitious corporate structure had been created to avoid the necessity of paying income tax on the rights to his image. Although it hasn’t been determined whether Messi knew about or consented to the inception… Read More »
Florida Highway Patrol Arrests Man After Fatal Crash
Orlando police had to hunt for a driver of a red minivan who fled the scene after striking a woman in a fatal accident a few weeks ago. A 21-year-old woman was reportedly struck by a pickup truck at 1:30 a.m. on State Road 50 as she stepped from her vehicle, which had just… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Laws Related to Guns, Weapons
Florida maintains specific laws and regulations regarding the possession and carrying of guns and other weapons. The state does conduct background checks for firearms sold by importers, manufacturers and federally licensed gun dealers, and there are other regulations for purchasing and carrying firearms and weapons. Purchasing laws The specifics of handgun or long gun… Read More »
Proving Wrongful Death Against a Nursing Home
More than 1.5 million American seniors currently reside in nursing homes, and this number is expected to increase rapidly in the next few decades. Long-term care facilities must be licensed and are expected to adhere to safety and healthcare regulations, but the truth is that many are understaffed and fail to follow proper protocols…. Read More »
Expunging or Sealing Criminal Records in Florida
When people think of the negative consequences of a criminal arrest, they usually envision a court trial, time in jail and the impact on other family members. However, the consequences of conviction can extend far beyond an arrest, conviction and paying the penalty. Since a criminal record is a public record, having one may… Read More »
