Recent Blog Posts
Amputations And Disfigurements
Some of the most catastrophic and life-changing injuries a person can suffer are amputations and disfigurements. Amputations involve the removal of a limb, such as an arm or a leg, or a digit, such as a toe or finger. Disfigurement involves permanent damage to the skin or muscles. It is often caused by a… Read More
Dog Quarantined After Several Attacks In Naples
A Naples neighborhood has been the scene of several dog attacks over the past few weeks. The good news is that the attacks will hopefully end, as the dog has been taken away from its owner. It’s now in the possession of Collier County Domestic Animal Services. In one of the incidents in the… Read More
What To Know About Hit And Run Accidents
Driving comes with a lot of responsibility. In the event of an accident, for example, you must pull over and assist others. Even if you hit an object, you should always stop and remain at the accident scene. When you fail to do so, this is called hit and run. Causing a hit and… Read More
Family Dog Attacks, Kills Toddler
They say that dogs are man’s best friends, but that is not always the case. Dogs can attack anyone—even their own family members—at any time and for any reason. It’s especially heartbreaking when the victim is a baby. Sadly, this was recently the case in New York. A Rottweiler attacked a toddler boy, causing… Read More
Knee Injuries Caused By Slip And Falls
When you think of knee injuries, you may think of sports injuries. However, slip and fall incidents can also cause significant damage to your knees. In fact, the knees are some of the most commonly injured body parts. This should be no surprise, given that your knees have to bear most of your body… Read More
Car Accidents Caused By Speeding
Going fast in a hot rod or sports car may seem like a fun way to spend an evening. Some drivers even race with others to see who can go the fastest. However, speed kills, and the statistics back up this claim. In 2019, 9,478 people in the United States were killed by speed…. Read More
Treatment For Brain Injuries
Impact from a car accident, slip and fall, or blow to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury. A brain injury occurs when the delicate tissues and structures inside of the head are damaged. When the brain suffers an injury, there is often inflammation or bleeding involved. A severe brain injury can lead… Read More
Are Pre-Trial Intervention And Deferred Prosecution The Same?
Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) and deferred prosecution (DP) are both programs that most State Attorney’s Offices have that allow a person to have their case dropped if they successfully complete the terms of the agreement. Each State Attorney’s Office operates differently, while some offer Deferred Prosecution agreements for a misdemeanor offense and Pre-Trial Intervention agreements… Read More
Unlawful Carry Of Concealed Firearm
In the State of Florida, a person may carry a concealed firearm, as long as they have a valid concealed weapons permit (CWP), if a person has a concealed firearm and they don’t have a CWP they can be charged with a third (3rd) degree felony which carries a maximum penalty of five (5)… Read More
What happens At First Appearance?
In the State of Florida when a person is arrested a person is set to see a Judge within a twenty-four-hour period (24) barring some unusual circumstance. In certain counties there is a set bond or bail schedule, this allows for an officer to give the defendant a pre-determined bond or bail amount… Read More
