Monthly Archives: December 2017
How Do Florida Courts Regard Recovered Memories of Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault cases are some of the most delicate legal matters because of the risk of social stigma for all parties involved. Victims of sexual assault may hesitate to file lawsuits because of the fear that no one will believe them or that society will blame them for what happened. They might also hesitate… Read More »
When Should You Plead No Contest in Florida?
While you are driving, a police officer pulls you over and tells you that your brake light is not working. He advises you to get your light fixed and bring evidence of the repair, such as a receipt from a mechanic or a picture of the car with the light working, to traffic court,… Read More »
Premises Liability Lawsuits in Florida: Business Owners Have a Responsibility to Avoid Safety Hazards on Their Property
To some degree, what happens on your property is your business. For example, you can display whatever holiday decorations you choose on your house or your place of business. Likewise, no one can stop you from letting your dog run around in your own backyard. You are legally responsible, however, for making sure that… Read More »
The Timothy Hamlett Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Who Is Liable?
When a young person dies, it is natural for the survivors to ask what, if anything, could have been done to prevent the untimely death? Sometimes, there are clear signs of negligence. If the person died from an easily treatable illness because a doctor failed to make the right diagnosis or administer the correct… Read More »
Patients Sue the Makers of Yaz Birth Control Because of Increased Risk of Blood Clots
Hormonal contraceptives, also known as birth control, are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs for young women. These drugs use hormones similar to the estrogen and progesterone that naturally regulate women’s fertility. In contraceptives, the hormones are dosed in such a way as to prevent ovulation (the release of a fertile egg cell… Read More »
Walking Without a Driver’s License Is Not a Crime: Beware of Abusive Traffic Stops on Pedestrians
No one likes to get pulled over while driving. The best-case scenario is that it just makes you take longer than normal to get where you are going. If you are not so lucky, you could end up with a traffic ticket. The worst-case scenario, though, is that you end up in a mess… Read More »
Accutane Judgments Overturned in Appeals Court
All drugs, whether they are sold over the counter or available only by prescription, can have side effects. Drug manufacturers are required to include information about potential side effects on product inserts and to list the frequency with which each side effect occurs. Additionally, physicians must know whether their patients are at a particularly… Read More »
Daytona Beach Drug Court: Should You Go?
Society’s understanding of addiction has evolved greatly in recent decades. Florida’s legal system has made efforts to act in accordance with the currently prevailing medical belief that addiction is a treatable illness. Florida’s drug courts acknowledge that many drug crimes are a symptom of a larger problem. They aim to treat the underlying problem,… Read More »