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Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury and wrongful death cases are life-changing events for you or your loved ones. They are caused by the negligence or intentional conduct of others, resulting in serious injury or sometimes death. There are many situations that can be classified as personal injury cases, including vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, defective… Read More »
What is a Defective Product?
We expect the products we buy and use to work properly and be safe for use. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries and even death are caused by a defective or dangerous product. A defective or faulty product is an imperfect product that has either a manufacturing or design defect, or is faulty due to inadequate instructions… Read More »
Dog Bites and Other Animal Attacks
In the State of Florida a person who has been bitten or attacked by a dog or other animal may have the legal right to recover damages from the animal’s owner. This is true regardless of prior viciousness or the owner’s knowledge (or lack of knowledge) of prior viciousness. Dog bite or animal attack… Read More »
Do I Need An Attorney for An Uncontested Divorce in Florida?
If you live in Florida and you are considering a divorce, you may have heard the terms “contested divorce” and “uncontested divorce.” How your divorce is categorized will determine what you will need to do to complete the process. An uncontested divorce is when both parties in the divorce have reached a mutual agreement… Read More »
Know Your Rights If You’ve Been Injured In A Slip and Fall Accident
The term Slip and Fall is used to cover a variety of accidents. Personal injury accidents often involve slipping and falling. In general, a slip and fall is any time a person falls after losing their balance or footing, and is injured while on property owned by another person or entity. Slip and fall… Read More »
When Your Car Is A "Total Loss"
After a car accident, we understand the desire to get things handled so you can move on with your life. One of the things you may have to deal with is getting your car fixed, or getting a new car. You may hear from the insurance company that your car is a “total loss.”… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida Courts
Under Florida law, when a married woman gives birth, the woman’s husband is the presumed father. If the woman is not married at the time of giving birth, then paternity must be established. Paternity can be established either voluntarily or through a court order. Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 742.10, both… Read More »
Insurance Company Disputes Over How Much Money You Should Receive
Insurance policies can sometimes be tricky. They are often long and complicated, and involve many different stipulations and clauses that are contingent on one another. Because of this, you may believe that you are entitled to a certain amount of compensation or help with your bills after an accident or illness, while the insurance… Read More »
Be Careful What You Say After A Car Accident
In the aftermath of a car accident you may be reeling, you may be injured or in shock. It is understandable that you may want to talk to the other parties involved in the accident, or talk to an insurance company afterward. It is important for you to know that the things you say… Read More »
Types of Alimony, Florida Family Law
Alimony is monetary support one spouse pays to another to maintain the receiving spouse’s standard of living after divorce. The family law court may grant alimony to either spouse. Alimony is subdivided into several categories: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and permanent periodic alimony. Bridge-the-gap Alimony Bridge-the-gap alimony is designed to help a spouse transition from… Read More »