Recent Blog Posts
Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Fence
Many motorcycle riders enjoy traveling on Florida’s roadways in the beautiful weather and abundant sunshine. While riding a motorcycle can be fun and exhilarating, it does come with many dangers. Many riders get into serious and even fatal motorcycle accidents. A Florida man was recently killed after crashing his motorcycle into a fence. The… Read More »
Weirdest Things Couples Have Fought Over In A Divorce
Divorce is hardly ever easy, especially when it comes to determining who gets what. While couples primarily argue over assets such as money, the house, the cars, and the children, sometimes they will fight over things that seem unimportant. Toys, names, and even body parts have been the source of contention in some divorces…. Read More »
Miami Anesthesiologist Accused Of Medical Malpractice After Patient Dies
Surgical procedures are major undertakings because they often require anesthesia. While most surgeries go well, with minor or no complications, some unfortunately go very wrong due to medical malpractice. Some leave patients in lifelong pain and with catastrophic medical issues. Others result in death. A man died during a surgery in Miami in 2018… Read More »
Zoom Makes Divorce Easier
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, life changed. Many schools transitioned to distance learning. Teachers taught classes via the Zoom app, which is a video platform that can be used for meetings, webinars, and online events. It can even be used for work and legal purposes, as many family law attorneys can… Read More »
2 Killed, 5 Injured In Sarasota Accident
Multi-vehicle crashes happen often, especially on highways. The more vehicles involved, the more likely serious injuries will occur. Unfortunately, multi-vehicle accidents often result in fatality. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of June 21 in Sarasota. Three vehicles were involved in a crash at U.S…. Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Sees Pushback
Medical malpractice is a highly controversial concept. While doctors should treat patients with the highest standard of care, mistakes do happen and a physician can be sued for their negligence. While doctors in Florida have medical malpractice insurance to pay out awards for any lawsuits they face, they already pay insurance rates that are… Read More »
Can You Claim An Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits?
You may have heard rumors that you can claim an ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits after a divorce, but is it really true? It is—when you retire, you can opt for either your benefits or half of your ex-spouse’s benefits, whichever is more. So if your benefits are $1,000 a month and your ex-spouse’s are… Read More »
High School Student Charged With Lewd And Lascivious Behavior
Sex crimes are taken seriously in Florida, so when a person sexually assaults another person, they can expect to be punished harshly. This is the case for a high school student who allegedly raped another student on campus in early June. An 18-year-old student from Chiles High School is facing charges of lewd and… Read More »
Driver Faces Charges In Fatal Florida DUI Crash
Drinking and driving is not only illegal but also dangerous. Alcohol causes intoxication, which can lead to a lack of judgment as well as serious accidents. In some cases, innocent lives are killed. Sadly, this was the case in January, when a pedestrian was hit and killed by a drunk driver whose blood alcohol… Read More »
2 Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Near DeLand
An early morning car accident has killed two people and injured four others. The fatal crash occurred on June 4 at State Road 472 and County Road 4101 in DeLand. A 44-year-old man from DeBary was driving a Ford pickup on eastbound State Route 472 when he rear-ended a Toyota RAV. The impact caused… Read More »
