Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege and not a right. Driving a vehicle in Florida is legally the operation of a “dangerous instrumentality”. Why? Motor vehicles injure and kill people every day. It is that simple. That is why we have laws requiring drivers to pass a driving test, […]
When you have suffered a personal injury, it is always best to report the accident that caused the injury. Who the accident should be reported to depends on the type of accident and where it occurs. If you need guidance on where you should report your accident, consult a Tallahassee […]
All eyes should be on a recently enacted provision of an old law that could result in cases filed by flocks of Cuban nationals trying to reclaim property seized during Fidel Castro’s takeover of the island. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s announcement that Title III of the Cuban Liberty […]
A pregnant woman is naturally in a fragile state, and two of the most vulnerable potential victims of a car accident or a truck accident are an unborn child and their mother. If you are pregnant and have been in a car accident, it is in your best interest to […]
Now that the nation has sprung forward to observe Daylight Saving Time, a ray of hope lies ahead for fewer pedestrian deaths on U.S. roadways. Longer days and shorter nights mean more visibility for motorists and for those on their own two feet. So say officials in New York City. […]
Whether you are the driver or a passenger, being in a car accident is a scary experience, and you will likely have lots of questions about what to do once the accident is over. To find out what your legal options are and the best way to recover for your […]
The Tort Reform Myth Persists — Selling Out the Injured Why do lobbyists still sell and legislators still buy the tort reform myth? A 194-page briefing book published in December 2018 by the Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School packs a powerful punch when it comes […]
Honor and Protect Our Soldiers Tales of corporate wrongdoing have pervaded society for decades. Take the Takata airbag scandal, in which a Japanese manufacturer of the automobile-safety device churned out tens of millions of defective ones that, at latest count, have killed over two dozen motorists and injured hundreds of […]
Sovereign Immunity — the STATE against the Injured Antiquated Law Should Disappear from the Books “The King can do no wrong” or as stated in Latin, “rex non potest peccare”. The legal maxim is also called “Crown Immunity”. This is a concept going back beyond Roman times and regularly adopted […]
Being injured in a car accident is a terrifying experience, especially when you are injured. On top of the immediately visible injuries, it is not uncommon for other injuries to appear in the days and weeks following the accident. One of the most common injuries that our Tallahassee car accident […]
