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Reportedly, there is only one state with higher numbers of annual truck accidents. From 2007 to 2013, 180 to 300 truck accident-related fatalities were reported in Florida every year. These accidents also resulted in many injuries and property damage. Navigating a...
Florida small businesses must do everything possible to protect their legal and financial interests. This is especially true during a real estate transaction, such as when negotiating a commercial lease. The terms of a lease agreement have the potential to impact a...
Each year, as summer comes to an end, most Florida children are heading back to school. However, there will likely be some younger ones who are recovering from injuries suffered on the premises of negligent property owners. Attractive nuisance claims make up many of...
Moving into a neighborhood with a governing body that oversees certain functions of the community comes with certain expectations and requirements. An HOA can require the homeowner to do certain things and avoid others, typically things that affect the appearance of...
Despite campaigns against distracted driving in Florida, it remains the cause of many severe injuries and fatalities. Florida law prohibits entering or typing multiple symbols, letters or numbers into any communications device to send an instant message, email or...
Owning a specific piece of property in Florida does not necessarily mean that an individual can do whatever he or she wants with it. While the owner does have certain property rights, there are rules and regulations that can significantly limit certain actions. Zoning...
Florida Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officers receive training on how to recognize drivers who are impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication. However, without such training, how can passengers spot the telltale signs of impairment before risking their lives...
Florida property owners have the right to know how to defend their rights and interests, especially when their ownership rights are under threat. Eminent domain is a legal issue that could impact how an individual uses his or her property or whether the government...
A lease can be a landlord’s best friend. The lease you present to your tenants not only clarifies your expectations of your renters, but it also stands as your witness if a legal dispute should arise with a tenant who violates the rental agreement. While leases can be...
The summer break is when teens and their parents in Florida and elsewhere celebrate graduations and make the most of their free time. Sadly, too many inexperienced teenage drivers, their passengers and other road users lose their lives between Memorial Day and Labor...
