Drivers in Florida put their lives on the line whenever they take to the road. This is because even the safest drivers never know when they will cross the roads of negligent or reckless drivers. Defensive driving is the only way drivers can anticipate potential risks...
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When is an HOA overstepping the boundaries of its authority?
Many Florida communities have organizations tasked with the responsibility of keeping up the appearance of the neighborhood and protecting home values. Before buying a home in a neighborhood with an HOA, potential homeowners would be wise to know what this group can...
Can amusement parks be held accountable for injuries to visitors?
Florida and amusement parks are associated with summertime. Millions of people of all ages enjoy rides on roller coasters, Ferris wheels, spinning and swinging rides each summer. Sadly, thousands of park visitors end up in hospitals with severe injuries, and some...
Problems when buying a home can be costly and stressful
Purchasing a new home can be an exciting step for any prospective homeowner in Florida. However, this process can be anything but straightforward, and unexpected setbacks and complications can cost a buyer time and money. If problems arise when buying a home, a buyer...
Legal ways to back out of a real estate contract
Signing a real estate contract may give you a sense of security about the transaction ahead of you. If you have looked long and hard for the perfect property and are eager to get to closing day, you may be relieved to have signatures on a contract in which you and the...
Summer travel in Florida requires a whole lot of caution
Florida means fun, and when summer rolls around, traffic on the state’s roads becomes busier and more dangerous. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles urges drivers to take care, drive defensively, be alert and obey the road rules. This also...
What are the rights of a Florida tenant?
Renters may not own the home in which they live, but they are still entitled to certain rights. A Florida tenant would be wise to know his or her rights and what to do in the event a landlord violates these rights. In some cases, it is necessary to take legal action...
Sharing the Florida roads with big rigs is dangerous
Passenger vehicle occupants are typically worse off in collisions involving commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers, semis and 18-wheelers. The sheer difference in size puts smaller vehicle drivers at higher risks. However, car drivers can take precautions to stay...
Drownings in backyard pools are preventable
With the seasons changing, parents and children in Florida will be eager to spend time outdoors. Get-togethers at backyard swimming pools will pose risks of drownings. A mother in another state explained the ongoing trauma she experienced while caring for her son, a...
Things to consider when asked to submit to a breathalyzer
A DUI prosecution is like any other criminal prosecution. In order to get a conviction, the State must prove beyond and to the exclusion of any reasonable doubt that the defendant has committed the offense with which he/she was charged. The statute requires the State...


