Category Archives: Personal Injury
You May Not Realize You Are Injured after an Auto Accident
After an auto accident, many people do not believe that they are injured. They may be able to get out of their cars and walk around. They may have discussions with the other driver or the police and not feel any pain. But later, they may notice that something is wrong; they may feel… Read More »
Avoiding Felony Gun Charges for the Sale of a Firearm
Over the last few years, the Federal government has made it more difficult for individuals to purchase guns in Florida. These laws have put a number of restrictions on the sale of guns in terms of how they are sold and who can purchase them. As a result, it is important that firearm… Read More »
Truck Accident Investigations
Truck accidents are complex cases that differ significantly from auto accidents. If you sustained injuries due to a truck accident, your lawyer must apply a different strategy to pursue your legal claim. Thorough investigation and properly examining all of the evidence in a truck accident will affect the outcome of your case. Investigating the Scene of… Read More »
Damages in Wrongful Death Claims
The loss of a loved one is a devastating event in many people’s lives that no amount of money can ever replace. The loss can be especially traumatic for surviving family members when the death of their loved one occurs unexpectedly in an accident. We understand that money will never replace the loved one that… Read More »
Differences between Felonies and Misdemeanors in Florida
In criminal cases, people often talk about felonies and misdemeanors. When people talk about felonies and misdemeanors, they are talking about two categories of crimes. In general, a misdemeanor is a crime that is considered to be less serious than a felony. As a result, misdemeanors tend to have lower penalties. For example, many… Read More »
The Basics of Personal Injury Cases in Florida
There are many types of personal injury cases in Florida ranging from car accidents, dog bites, boating accidents, or slip and fall cases. Typically, personal injury cases, regardless of type, have a few things in common. First, there is an injury. Second, there is a person who is to blame for the injury. Though… Read More »
Woman Veers Off Road after Sudden Medical Emergency
A woman from Vero Beach was hospitalized on October 15, 2016 after being involved in a single-vehicle accident. 69-year-old Patricia Brennan suffered a medical issue while driving. This caused her to drive off the road at around noon near the 35000 block of Aviation Boulevard. Fortunately, the car did not roll over or strike… Read More »
Breathalyzer Tests Are Not Always Accurate
Breathalyzers are used by law enforcement in every state, but while they are helpful in keeping DUI drivers off of our streets, they are not always accurate. There are a number of defenses to every type of DUI and DWI arrest charge, but one of the leading reasons why these charges are dismissed is… Read More »
Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Drug Offense
Marijuana and Medical Marijuana As a rule, marijuana possession is illegal in Florida, and it may be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony depending on the quantity involved. Possession of synthetic marijuana, however, has a harsher penalty than ordinary marijuana possession. Moreover, the possession of a large quantity of marijuana, measuring equipment,… Read More »
What Is the Coerce and Duress Defense
There are a number of defenses used by defendants and their attorneys to prove their innocence and protect their rights, with some of the most publicized being an “insanity defense” or “self-defense claims”. But another is known as “coerce and duress defense”. What Is a Coerce and Duress Defense? Coercion and duress is criminal… Read More »
