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176 People Shot in Volusia & Flagler Counties in One Year
The Dayton-Beach New Journal has published an interesting story that looks at all of the gun shootings that occurred in Volusia and Flagler counties in 2018. Because many shootings are not reported, the New Journal used several journalists to track down each incident using police records. The story is compelling reading because it highlights… Read More »
Injured as an Uber Passenger: Am I Covered by Insurance?
Uber and other rideshare companies like Lyft are very popular in Daytona Beach. With a couple taps of an app, you can catch a ride to almost anywhere for rates that are much more affordable than what taxi cabs normally charge. Nevertheless, with so many vehicles on the road, Ubers and Lyfts are likely… Read More »
Man Awarded $12.25 Million for Wrongful Prostate Surgery
Of all the mistakes a surgeon can make, you would think the last would be operating on the wrong patient. But this is exactly what happened in Iowa when doctors told a man that he had prostate cancer and then performed surgery on him. According to USA Today, Rickie Huitt had a biopsy done… Read More »
Are Dog Bites More Common in Florida?
Florida residents own a lot of dogs. But does the state have more dog bite claims than other states? According to a recent report in the Sun Sentinel, the answer appears to be “no.” In fact, Florida’s rate of dog accident claims is lower than the nationwide rate. The Insurance Information Institute looked at… Read More »
Will Florida Reform its Juvenile Justice System?
Criminal justice reform has been in the news lately, with the federal government passing landmark reforms designed to limit the amount of time someone spends in incarceration. Other states have also begun looking into reform their criminal justice systems, which comes after decades of “tough on crime” rhetoric. Florida has not been left out… Read More »
Former Senate Majority Leader Loses Personal Injury Lawsuit
Though he has been out of the public eye for the past few years, many of our readers will probably remember Harry Reid, the Senator from Nevada. For 8 years, Reid was the Senate Majority Leader and often tangled with Republicans in the Senate while Obama was President. He even gained notoriety by claiming… Read More »
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 »
