Monthly Archives: February 2019
What is Armed Robbery in Florida?
Robbery is a crime in Florida, but using or possessing a firearm in the commission of a robbery is a separate crime. Florida takes violent crimes very seriously, and the penalties for armed robbery are steep. If you have been accused of this crime, you need an experienced Daytona Beach criminal defense lawyer to… Read More »
Social Media & Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
More and more people are sharing intimate details of their lives on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Social media is a great way to catch up with distant family members and long-lost friends. However, social media accounts can sometimes land our clients in hot water during their personal injury lawsuits. Unless… Read More »
Car Accidents and Eye Injuries
Of all the injuries someone can suffer in a car accident, eye injuries are some of the most serious. They can lead to distorted vision and, in rare cases, complete blindness. Our clients suffer eye injuries in many ways, but direct contact with an air bag or the steering wheel are two of the… Read More »
Seniors and Fall Hazards
The elderly are at an increased risk of slipping and falling. Not only are they generally less steady on their feet, but vision and hearing impairments can compromise their ability to navigate safely between distances. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 25% of seniors aged 65 or older… Read More »
Should You Just Use the Public Defender?
If you’ve been charged with a serious crime like assault, DUI, or drug possession, you have a constitutional right to an attorney, even if you can’t afford one. For this reason, the state has hired public defenders to represent defendants who are too poor to pay a private lawyer. Public defenders will take over… Read More »
Bed Sores are a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect
Bed sores are a serious problem in nursing homes, with about 11% of nursing home residents in the U.S. suffering from at least one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, these wounds typically develop in areas where the skin is close to the bone,… Read More »
Common Slip and Fall Hazards
There are hazards everywhere—in businesses, on private property, and on government land. These hazards can cause people to slip and fall or trip and fall, injuring themselves in the process. At Bundza & Rodriguez, we represent victims who have fallen through no fault of their own. Instead, some hazard caused them to slip or… Read More »
George Anthony Involved in Car Crash on I-4
Few Florida residents will ever forget the Casey Anthony murder trial. The young mother had been accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, but was surprisingly acquitted of murder. One of the key figures in the case was Casey’s father, George Anthony, who Casey accused of abusing her as a child. In November, Mr…. Read More »