Monthly Archives: April 2019
Will Florida Repeal No-Fault Insurance?
Florida is one of a few states that has no-fault insurance. Adopted as a way to rein in the cost of insurance, the no-fault system instead seems to be swamped with fraudulent claims and too much litigation. This is ironic, since Florida adopted the no-fault system to help reduce the number of lawsuits. Under… Read More »
Study Shows that Banning Texting while Driving Reduces Car Accidents
There is now widespread agreement that texting while driving is a serious distraction that can increase the chances of an injury. But will the number of motorists injured in car accidents decline if a state passes a ban? According to a story reported in UPI, the answer is “yes.” Reporting on a study from… Read More »
Heating Pads & Burn Hazards
A heating pad can help ease tight and sore muscles, bringing blood to the affected area to repair damaged tissue. The vast majority of heating pads are safe to use and are quite popular as a pain reliever. However, a recent recall of the Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads is a timely… Read More »
Florida May Soon Require Recording Interrogations
Many criminal suspects make incriminating statements while in police custody. The prosecutor can then use these statements in court, often securing convictions. As experienced criminal defense attorneys, however, we often have questions about police interrogations. Was our client given Constitutionally-required Miranda warnings before the interrogation began? Did our client request an attorney’s presence before… Read More »
Lawmakers Look to Stamp Out Most Forms of Distracted Driving
Everyone should know by now that talking on a cell phone or (even worse) sending a text message is a distraction when driving. When you need to have your eyes on the road, looking at a phone only increases the risks of a car accident. Unfortunately, Florida has not done a good job of… Read More »
How to Minimize Scarring after an Accident
Cuts and lacerations have many complications, such as risk of infection. But any cut can also cause significant emotional distress, especially when it leaves behind a scar on a visible part of the body. Facial injuries in particular can be traumatic, and many accident victims suffer serious facial wounds when they slam their faces… Read More »
Elderly Driver Strikes 4 Children on the Beach
An SUV accident at Ormond-by-the-Sea has made national headlines after the SUV tore through a wooden barrier and struck four children playing on the beach. According to the report, William Johns tried to make a U-turn on Road A1A and ended drifting onto the shoulder. He then lost control of the vehicle, which went… Read More »
Florida Legislature Aims to Limit Personal Injury Compensation
The Orlando Sentinel has recently reported that Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives are trying to limit the amount of compensation that injured victims can receive in a lawsuit. The impetus for the legislation is a new conservative majority on the state’s Supreme Court, which Republicans believe will uphold the constitutionality of any… Read More »