Recent Blog Posts
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Slip and Fall Accident?
You could benefit from partnering with a lawyer on your slip and fall accident case. There are libraries filled with laws and procedures that relate to personal injury cases––and not understanding your options could jeopardize your right to damages. A representative can manage your case’s details while you focus on rebuilding your life and… Read More
Do Most Slip and Fall Cases Settle Out of Court?
The American Bar Association (ABA) notes that most personal injury cases (including slip and fall cases) settle out of court. Yet, you might file a lawsuit if the liable insurer refuses to settle or liability in general isn’t clear. If you’re unsure about which legal option to pursue, Meldon Law offers free consultations. During… Read More
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a set of laws that apply to slips, trips, falls, and other incidents that can happen on others’ property. After suffering injuries, you could file a claim with the property owner, manager, or occupier. Your legal options depend on your situation. If you were injured on another party’s property, you could… Read More
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Accidents are, by nature, unexpected–– as are the injuries that follow. It can be hard to think clearly in the succeeding moments when adrenaline and tensions run high. If you have been or are ever injured in a slip and fall accident, knowing what to do after the fall can offer much-needed reassurance. Also,… Read More
What to Know About HB 837
HB 837 completely transformed how the personal injury process works in Florida. This legislation, which took effect on March 24, 2023, shortens the civil statute of limitations, changes the state’s negligence law, and dictates how attorneys recover their fees. What exactly does this mean for you? It makes considering legal help more important than… Read More
What To Know About Hydroplaning
Florida is known for wet weather from time to time. Driving in the rain is not an easy task. It comes with a lot of dangers, especially if puddles form on the road. Hydroplaning occurs when water gets in front of your tires faster than your vehicle can push it out of the way…. Read More
Car Hit By Falling Tree
When you think of car accidents, you may think of two vehicles colliding or maybe a car going off the road. But sometimes the vehicle doesn’t collide with something; instead, something collides with the vehicle A tree recently fell on a car in Gainesville. The incident happened on the afternoon of October 11 on… Read More
Risks of Driving in the Dark
Night driving is dangerous because, even with high-beam headlights on, visibility is limited to about 500 feet (250 feet for normal headlights) creating less time to react to something in the road, especially when driving at higher speeds. Ultimately, three main factors drive this increased risk: impaired vision, fatigue, and the daily rush hour…. Read More
4 Types of Contract Breaches You Need To Be Aware Of
Anyone who enters into a legal arrangement assumes the risk of a breach of contract. It’s likely that you will come across a contract at some point if you deal with a multitude of agreements (and lots of different sorts of agreements, from vendor and customer agreements to employment contracts). Fortunately, as contracts are… Read More
Staying Safe Online in 2022
The 21st century has brought about dramatic changes in the way we communicate with each other. Since the emergence of remote lifestyles, the majority of individuals have discovered that they must utilize the internet to complete simple jobs that they would not have previously done in person. It’s difficult for us to go a… Read More