South Central Florida Legal Blog

Most people in Florida would likely admit that there are few things more difficult to bear than the unexpected death of a family member. This is especially true when that death is preventable and is caused by misconduct or negligence on the part of someone else. In...

You finally fall asleep only to be woken again in a few hours. This goes on day after day until you are no more than a hollow shell operating on automatic. Aside from the bags under your eyes, and more importantly, you are not thinking straight, your reactions are...

Roadside memorials are a familiar sight in America. You’ve seen them at street corners, near sidewalks and at the sides of highways. They include crosses, flowers, homemade signs, white bikes, candles and photos. Every single roadside memorial you see stands for a...

When driving on an interstate, it is easy to get in an “autopilot” state of mind. Drivers often encounter the same conditions for miles on end, especially truck drivers who are traveling long distances. However, conditions can quickly change with almost no warning,...

The sad reality is that you probably wouldn’t be reading this right now if someone you loved hadn’t died due to a medical mistake. Maybe your loved one’s condition went undiagnosed for too long. Maybe a doctor in the local emergency room made a bad call, mistaking a...

A fall while in a public or private setting is not an unusual occurrence. For some people, the only consequence is some embarrassment or mild pain. However, a slip-and-fall accident can leave others in Florida suffering serious injuries, with long-term physical and...

When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, your goal is always to make sure you get to your destination safely. You’re often driving with family and friends, and you’d be devastated if anything happened to them. There is always a risk of getting into a car crash,...

Even the safest of drivers can find themselves in trouble while behind the wheel. If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of an accident, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do. The stress of the situation increases the risk of...

Even a slight error while driving can have significant consequences. This means that it is necessary for all drivers to take action to ensure that they do nothing that could result in harm to another, especially including declining to drive while under the influence....