Many people in Florida, as well as all other states, are using “dashcams” or dashboard-mounted cameras to record their driving. In many cases, individuals use the devices intending to obtain evidence for car accidents or traffic stops. Because of this, drivers may want to know: (1) whether it’s legal to […]
A warrant has been issued for Morgan Cipres’ arrest for the crime of Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor December 9, 2020 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Pasco County State Attorney’s Office filed a felony charge against French Olympic figure skater Morgan Cipres for the transmission of harmful […]
The American Bar Association defines mediation as “a private process where a neutral third person called a mediator helps the parties discuss and try to resolve the dispute.” It is essentially equivalent to a settlement conference. In other words, it is a way for people who are having a dispute […]
In Florida, the rules regarding accident reports are found within the Florida Statutes. There are two types of accident reports: (1) Long Form and (2) Short Form. These are known as a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, and a short-form crash report within the statutes. The information in these […]
Here’s the good news: in Florida, most personal injury settlements are not taxable by state law. Personal injury settlements are also generally not taxed by the federal government either. Nonetheless, tax law is quite complicated, and most people who are not trained in taxes or lax law are well-advised to […]
When Will My Florida Accident Report Be Published? In Florida, according to Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles, Section 316, State Uniform Traffic Control, Sub-Section 316.066(1)(a), a Florida Traffic Crash Report “Long Form” must be completed and submitted to the department within 10 days after an investigation is completed by the […]
According to an article in the New York Times, more than half of the 17 million vehicles sold annually in the U.S. now have keyless ignitions. 28 people have died and 45 others have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning caused by push button ignitions, also known as keyless ignitions, since 2006. It […]
Social media can be fun. It can also be a catalyst for many positive changes. Nonetheless, the permanent nature of social media, in that what is posted never truly disappears, has been the downfall of many people who were just expressing what was on their mind at the time. Social […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Additionally, in 2017: 2,364 teens in the United States aged 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes. About 300,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. From 2006 to 2014, the number of TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths increased by 53%. In 2014, an average of 155 people […]
