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Florida Drunk Driving and Punitive Damages
September 28, 2016Drunk driving is a very serious problem nationally and throughout the State of Florida. Impairment by alcohol can cause a motorist to drive erratically, at excessive speed, and without paying proper attention. Tragically, motorists who attempt to operative their motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol often causes horrific crashes that […]
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Can I be denied PIP for failing to list a household resident on my insurance application?
April 20, 2016 -
Car Insurance for Snowbirds
January 19, 2016Winter is in full swing and while our neighbors up north are shoveling snow and defrosting their cars, Zephyrhills and the surrounding Pasco County communities are brimming with snowbirds. Just drive around Zephyrhills in January and you are bound to see license plates from everywhere, especially Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and […]
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No Liability for Rental Car Companies
September 26, 2015A loophole in Florida law allows rental car drivers visiting from out-of-state to avoid providing proof of insurance when renting a vehicle. Rental car companies in the state have little incentive to require or even push for out of state renters to provide proof of insurance because of a federal […]
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I was hurt in an Uber Vehicle – Who will pay for my injuries?
September 03, 2015 -
Proposals for Settlement
July 14, 2015A legal tool known as a “proposal for settlement” is commonly utilized to put pressure on the other party to settle a lawsuit. This strategy concerns Florida Statute 768.79 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442, and involves assessing attorneys’ fees and costs for a prevailing party or party that […]
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Probate Real Estate – Practical Considerations for Realtors
April 27, 2015In our legal representation of personal representatives through the probate of their loved ones’ estates we often encounter questions related to the ownership and transfer of real estate. The purpose of this article is to provide some practical information regarding what probate is, who is authorized to contract to list […]
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My Child Turns 18 and Now I Need a Power of Attorney
January 21, 2015 -
Why you should wait to settle your personal injury case
January 15, 2015 -
PIP exemption questioned- from the Tampa Tribune
December 15, 2014An ordinance passed last year to crack down on fake-accident fraud has boiled up as a campaign issue in a Hillsborough County commission race because of a last-minute exemption given to a well-known company. The county ordinance set tough regulations for pain and chiropractic clinics that primarily treat accident victims […]