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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Blown Tire Cause For I-75 Accident On Paynes Prairie - Ocala Accident Attorney Gives Safety Precautions
- Nightmare on I-75, what can we learn from it? Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney gives his advice to motorists and the State of Florida.
- Recent ATV Fatalities Serve As a Tragic Reminder – ATV’s are recreational vehicles that should not be taken recreationally. Gainesville accident attorney explains.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Hosting a Super Bowl or St. Patrick’s party? What you need to know about the Social Host Liability Law.
- Drugged Driving—Teens Most at Risk – Gainesville accident attorney explains
- Toxic Cocktail for disaster-"Energy Drinks" and Driving
Big Truck Accidents
- Federal Regulators Hold Truckers Accountable for Fatigue and Speed - Gainesville Truck Accident Attorney Explains
- It's Important to Learn How to Share the Road with Semis - A Heads up from an Ocala Truck Accident Lawyer.
- Bicycle Safety Awareness Month, May 2009--6-year old cyclist survives Collision with FedEx 18-wheeler
Medical Malpractice
- Local Med Mal Lawyer Explains Hip Replacement Complications and Lawsuits
- "Caps on Damages Awards Helpful? Ocala Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gives Opinion
- Med Mal Caps - Who pays the price? Gainesville Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains the Expense
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- Local accident attorney offers 10 ways to protect children from an attractive nuisance
- Dog Bites on The Rise
- Dog Bite Victim's compensation proposal in Taramac is a good start and a fair compromise.
Boating and Pool Accidents Safety and Information
Recalls & Defective Products
- Why you and your family are safer today than they were 80 years ago. Tort Reform Part IV
- Danger in the Walls?
- Smoked fish recall, tips
Public Service Announcements
- Floridians, Protect your Cars from Theft - Local Accident Attorney Explains Ways
- Reminder: Buckle up or you will get ticketed.
- Aggressive Driving Special Patrol Alert
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Legal News
- Governor Requests Investigation Into I-75 AccidentsPosted on 2/6/2012
- 11 Deaths on Sunday's I-75 TragedyPosted on 2/1/2012
- Two ATV Fatalities In One Weekend in Levy CountyPosted on 1/18/2012
- Driver Faces Charges For Hitting Horse and RiderPosted on 1/13/2012
- National Teen Driver Week Urges Parental Involvement - Every Week of the YearPosted on 11/21/2011
- Newly Proposed Florida PIP Legislative Bill (Senate Bill 1930) SummaryPosted on 11/19/2011
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Ocala Accident Attorney Explains Equestrian Laws and Rules for Riding on Roadways and Public Lands, and Laws For Motorists.
- Parents of Teen Drivers - Do You Know The Mistakes Young Drivers Commonly Make?
- Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains The Basics of School Bus Safety for Both Drivers and Students
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Consequences of a Second (2nd) DUI: What are they, and when can I get my license back?
- First-time DUI Offense and Driver's License Suspension - Experienced Gainesville DUI lawyer explains the facts.
- Field Sobriety Testing reliability information for DUI Arrests in Gainesville, Alachua County. Know your rights during a DUI arrest
Big Truck Accidents
Medical Malpractice
- Manufacturing vs. Design Defects - Gainesville Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains the Difference
- Gainesville and Ocala Med Mal Lawyer Explains the Risks Involved In Hip Replacement Surgery
- Gainesville Medical Malpractice Attorney Reviews Why Medical Malpractice Caps Exist - A Historical Pererpective
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- Gainesville Accident Attorney Gives Examples of Attractive Nuisance in Florida.
- What is Negligence? Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains.
Bicycle Accidents, Information & Safety
- Children's Bike Helmets - 7 Things Parents Should Know:
- How To Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet - 5 Guidelines To Keep In Mind:
- 11 Ways To Protect Your Brain - What You Should Know Before You Purchase a Bicycle Helmet.
Boating and Pool Accidents & Safety Information
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
Blown Tire Cause For I-75 Accident On Paynes Prairie - Ocala Accident Attorney Gives Safety Precautions
Two Ocala women were seriously hurt when their vehicle blew a tire and rolled over on I-75. Accident attorney offers help in understanding blowouts.DUI and Criminal Defense
Hosting a Super Bowl or St. Patrick’s party? What you need to know about the Social Host Liability Law.
Hosting a Super Bowl party or any party carries responsibility with it. Here is what you need to know about the Social Host Liability Law.Labels:
Car and Motorcycle Accidents
Nightmare on I-75, what can we learn from it? Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney gives his advice to motorists and the State of Florida.
Super fog tragedy on I-75 leaves 10 dead and 21+ injured. What can we learn from it? Local accident attorney gives advice to the State of Florida and motorists.Recent ATV Fatalities Serve As a Tragic Reminder – ATV’s are recreational vehicles that should not be taken recreationally. Gainesville accident attorney explains.
Recent ATV Fatalities Serve As a Tragic Reminder – ATV’s are recreational vehicles that should not be taken recreationally. Gainesville accident attorney explains.Student Injured in Marion County Bus Accident Reminds Us To Pay Attention To The Road and Know When to Stop for a Bus.
Two important things to be reminded of after a Marion County high school student is injured in a school bus accident. Ocala accident attorney explains.Ocala accident attorney discusses interesting insurance questions when driver hits horse and rider.
When vehicle collides with horse and rider, intersting insurance questions arise. Ocala accident attorney discusses some of them.Turn Off the Cell Behind the Wheel - It is Literally a NO BRAINER! Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains
NTSB recomends ban on cell phone use behind the wheel, even hands-free! Gainesville accident encourages you to join him in supporting the effort. Why? How?Gainesville Accident Attorney Urges Motor Scooter Safety - Here is Why:
Two major motor scooter accidents have occurred recently in the streets surrounding the UF campus - do you know the 3 most important safety tips for scooters?Safety First, Thanksgiving Turkey Second! Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney Gives Advice for Safe Traveling This Holiday Weekend.
Safety First, Thanksgiving Turkey Second! Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney Gives Tips for Safe Traveling This Holiday Weekend.Vehicle crashes and young drivers - Ocala accident attorney gives helpful information
Vehicle crashes and young drivers - Ocala accident attorney gives helpful information. Adolescents are four times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes.Are proposed PIP changes good for Floridians? Gainesville and Ocala auto accident attorney speaks up.
Are proposed PIP changes good for Floridians? Gainesville and Ocala auto accident attorney speaks up. Do you know what these changes could mean to you?Florida Observes National School Bus Safety Week-And You Should Too! Local accident attorney offers help.
Florida Observes National School Bus Safety Week-And You Should Too! Local accident attorney offers help explaing what you can do to keep children safe.Ocala Accident Attorney urges Florida roadways be constructed with pedestrian safety in mind.
Ocala Accident Attorney urges Florida roadways be constructed with pedestrian safety in mind and not just federally funded roadways.Gainesville Accident Attorney Reports on Bicyclist Killed In Automobile Accident In Suwannee County
Bicyclist Killed In Automobile Accident In Suwannee County. Gainesville accident attorney reports on the news and gives safety reminders to all FloridiansBiketoberfest & Motorcycle Helmet Law Update - Local accident attorney helps explain
Today starts the 19th annual Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach. Local resident and accident attorney urges safety and explains the new helmet law update.Do you know the 3 basic laws pertaining to ATVs? Gainesville accident attorney explains.
Gainesville accident attorney explains the 3 basic laws pertaining to ATV usage in Florida. Do you know what they are?Child Passenger Safety Week: It's never too late to Educate! Gainesville Accident attorney explains the basics
Child Passenger Safety Week: It's never too late to Educate! Gainesville Accident attorney helps explain the basics.Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
Local accident attorney offers 10 ways to protect children from an attractive nuisance
Local accident attorney offers 10 ways to protect children from an attractive nuisance by eliminating obvious dangers that may pose risks.Car and Motorcycle Accidents
The Safe Driver's Act of 2011-an end to hand-held mobile devices in Florida? But, does it go far enough? Gainesville accident attorney speaks up.
The Safe Driver's Act of 2011-an end to hand-held mobile devices in Florida? But, does it go far enough? Gainesville accident attorney speaks up.Medical Malpractice
Local Med Mal Lawyer Explains Hip Replacement Complications and Lawsuits
Hip Replacement Complications and Lawsuits Continue to Increase Sharply. Local Med Mal Lawyer ExplainsCar and Motorcycle Accidents
9 Basic safety precautions for Labor Day weekend from Gainesville and Ocala Accident attorney, Jeffrey Meldon
Labor Day weekend is one of the most deadly weekends of the year, with an average of 15 percent higher traffic fatalities. Here are 9 basic safety precautions.Personal Injury Accidents-Knee Injuries are common. Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains.
In Personal Injury Accidents Knee Injuries are common. Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains the knee's susceptibility to acute injury in crashes.Driving while Stressed-A form of Distracted Driving. Ocala Accident Attorney Explains
Stress, no matter the source, can lead to distressed driving, a form of distracted driving. Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney helps explain the facts. Bad Faith Lawsuits - Experienced Gainesville Accident Attorney Offers Help
Bad faith is one of the most complex areas of law in Florida. You will need the help of an experienced attorney to be treated fairly. Here is some info to help.General
Floridians, Protect your Cars from Theft - Local Accident Attorney Explains Ways
Florida ranks second nationwide for auto theft, trailing California and ahead of Texas. Gainesville accident attorney explains ways to protect yourself.free consumer guides
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- What should I do if I have a tire blowout while I’m driving? Ocala accident attorney gives safety advice.
- Does Florida Law Require Front Turn Signals On Motorcycles?
- ATV vs. UTV: What’s the Difference? Gainesville accident attorney explains
- What are some ATV Safety Tips? Gainesville accident attorney offers help.
- What are the penalties for illegally passing a school bus in the state of Florida? Gainesville accident attorney helps explain.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- What are the insurance requirements post-DUI and what is the cost? Gainesville DUI lawyer gives help.
- Business Purpose Only (BPO) Driver's Licenses: when can I apply for a BPO hardship license?Alachua County experienced DUI lawyer explains
- How does the breath test affect getting back my driver's license? Experienced Gainesville lawyer gives help on understanding.
- I was recently arrested for DUI, and I am worried a driver's license suspension will cause me to lose my job. How long can I drive? What should I do?
- Can I Drive After Being Arrested for a DUI in Gainesville or Alachua County?
Big Truck Accidents
- I was just hit by a UPS truck, a crash; does that fall under the category of “Big Trucks”?
- Who can be held responsible for a commercial or big truck accident?
- How is a tractor-trailer truck accident different from a non commercial vehicle accident?
- How is a big truck accident different from an automobile accident/wreck?
Medical Malpractice
- Is My Hip Implant Defective? How Would I Know If It Is? Local Med Mal Lawyer Help
- How can I Find Out Some Basic Information About a Doctor? Ocala Med Mal Lawyer Answers
- What Does Capping in a Med Mal Case Mean? Gainesville Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains
- What's the difference between economic and non-economic compensation in a medical malpractice case?
- What is medical malpractice?
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine? Gainesville Accident Attorney Answers.
- Is it true that if my dog bites someone he might be "put to sleep" even if he's never bitten anyone before?
- What happens if my dog bites or attacks another animal in Ocala?
- If my dog bites someone, could I be criminally charged?
- Are there any ways to protect myself and my dog from being liable for an attack?
Boating and Pool Accidents Safety and Information
Bicycle Accidents, Information & Safety
- Does my child have to wear a helmet when riding a bike in Ocala?
- How can I make sure my child's bicycle helmet is properly fitted? I want to make sure that my child's helmet is going to protect his head in an accident.
- How do I know if my bicycle helmet meets safety standards required by Florida law?
- My budget is tight; Is it recommended to buy a used bicycle helmet at a garage sale or on-line?
- Where can I get a free bicycle helmet for my child in Gainesville?