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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Congratulations Floridians! An Ocala and Gainesville Accident Attorney says, "Job well done!"
- 6 Steps of Buckling up with a Belly - Seat Belt Safety for Pregnant Women
- Tire Failure Causes Fatal Rollover - Local Accident Attorney Urges Tire & Safety Checks
- Rollover Crashes are Deadly - Local Accident Attorney Gives a Heads Up.
- Roadside Emergencies - Move Over or Slow Down! Gainesville, Fl Accident Lawyer Explains the Law.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Toxic Cocktail for disaster-"Energy Drinks" and Driving
- Reminder - DUI does not always equal a high BAC.
- Drunk Driving Can Change Your Life Forever
- Binge Drinking: A Widespread Problem That Can Kill!
- Proposed changes to DUI arrests statute could very well effect you! Heads Up Florida!
Big Truck Accidents
- 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
- Semi's and Bicycles generally a deadly combination... Know the laws and teach bicycle safety to your children!
- It is Time for the Legislature to Not be Asleep at the Wheel!
- Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers: Protect Yourself now more than EVER!
Medical Malpractice
- Medical Mistakes - Is Voluntary Reporting Working in Florida?
- Choosing Your Doctor....Tips-Part One
- Who Is Behind Tort Reform? Part 3 on Tort Reform
- WHY GIVE UP YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS in Ocala or anywhere in Florida? Part 2 on Tort Reform
- Free Health Fairs Could Cost You, Beware - Part 2
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- Dog Bites on The Rise
- Dog Bite Victim's compensation proposal in Taramac is a good start and a fair compromise.
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
- Not quite the “Top Performer”, Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 motorcycle is recalled. Don’t be misguided again!
- The Yamaha Rhino; It really IS quite a surprising vehicle indeed!
Public Service Announcements
- Reminder: Buckle up or you will get ticketed.
- Aggressive Driving Special Patrol Alert
- Florida Emergency Contact Information (ECI) Initiative – I urge all Floridians to sign up.
General
Legal News
- News: Statewide Decrease in Traffic Fatalities...
Posted on 9/7/2010 - Fiery Rollover Crash, 1 dead, Caused by Tire Tread Separation...
Posted on 8/23/2010 - Move Over - Its the Law!...
Posted on 7/9/2010 - Florida's Interstates are some of the deadliest in the country....
Posted on 6/29/2010 - Nationwide Record Low Traffic Fatalities...
Posted on 4/5/2010
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Rollover Crashes - Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains.
- 5 Things To Pay Attention To For Safe Travels On The 4th of July and Every Day In Florida.
- Aggressive Driving Defined-How to identify it on the road.
- How to Survive a Water Crash
- Five Deadly Motorcycle Safety Myths
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Field Sobriety Testing reliability information for DUI Arrests in Gainesville, Alachua County. Know your rights during a DUI arrest
- CMI Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing Machine Information & Problems with it for DUI police arrests in Gainesville Alachua County Florida, attorney lawyer defenses
- Criteria for the Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County. Part II
- Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County explained. Part I
- If you are arrested for DUI DWI in Gainesville or Alachua County, You have 10 days to appeal your driver’s license suspension by requesting a DMV Formal Hearing Review
Big Truck Accidents
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.
- Bicyclists - Know the Law and Stay Alive
- Avoid a Bicycle Accident - Adult Safety Tips
Recalls & Defective Products
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
Rural Teen Drivers Are At Higher Risk
As an experienced Clay County accident attorney, it appears both teens were in violation of Florida's Safety Belt Law, in the recent pick-up truck accidenet near Green Cove Springs on S.R. 17; Nettles, the driver, failed to wear his seatbelt and Buckhalter, under 18 years of age, rode unrestrained in the bed of the pick-up truck.
Florida law requires the driver and any front seat passenger under the age of 18 to wear a safety belt. Additionally, minors under 18 years of age are required to wear a safety belt-no matter where they ride in a vehicle.
Not only are teen drivers ages 15 to 19 more likely than any other age group to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, but rural pick-up drivers are less likely to comply with safety belt laws. Although Nettles and Buckhalter fall into both high risk categories, violation of safety belt laws continues to be merely a secondary offense.
For More Information Please See:
Deadly Rural Driving: Safety Belts Save Lives
Risk Factors Teens Bring To The Road
Know The Law About Pick-up Trucks and Buckle Up
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Is it safe to drive while I'm pregnant?
- Where is the safest place to ride in a car while I'm pregnant? Gainesville accident attorney gives advice.
- Why is driving or riding in a car while I'm pregnant so dangerous?
DUI and Criminal Defense
Can I Drive After Being Arrested for a DUI in Gainesville or Alachua County?
- What is the information on an Ignition Interlock Device in Gainesville?
- If I am stopped by the police for DUI, should I "Blow" or not "Blow"? Take the Breath Test or not?
Big Truck Accidents
- How is a big truck accident different from an automobile accident/wreck?
- How is a tractor-trailer truck accident different from a non commercial vehicle accident?
- Who can be held responsible for a commercial or big truck accident?
Medical Malpractice
- What can I be compensated for in a Florida medical malpractice claim?
- My doctor’s treatment caused me injury; can I sue him for malpractice?
- What is informed consent?
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- 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?
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?