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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Governor Scott Signs PIP Reform Bill into Law - Loopholes and All!
- Pedestrian Fatality on I-75 Not a Freak Incident – Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney Explains Why
- Massage therapy and acupuncture are no longer covered under PIP as treatment options - 2012 PIP reform law
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
- Gainesville Toddler Drowns In Residential Pool - Gainesville accident attorny explains why grandfather clauses need to be reviewed
- Protect Your Child from Common Summertime Drowning Scenarios
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
- New AAA Study Focuses On Teens and Distracted DrivingPosted on 5/17/2012
- May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – Floridians take special notePosted on 5/9/2012
- Jeffrey Meldon Interviewed by the Gainesville Sun regarding his opinion on the PIP Reform BillPosted on 4/2/2012
- Florida Legislature Passes PIP Reform BillPosted on 3/15/2012
- Accident Attorney Creates New Smartphone App for the Gainesville-Ocala AreaPosted on 3/2/2012
- DUI Manslaughter Suspect Extradited To OcalaPosted on 2/21/2012
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Local Motorcycle Accidents Bring Home National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
- 2012 PIP Reform Law – How it Will Impact Accident Victims - Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney Explains
- Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle – Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains Insurance Compensation.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Features and Functions of the Meldon Law Help! App’s DUI Help Center
- 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.
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
Recalls & Defective Products
Meldon Law Talk Office Newsletters
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I am local Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, and I strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of and/or recovery from a serious accident.
My Office and I take pride in our work, and the results we get for our clients.
The Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates is a regional law firm that is located in Gainesville, Florida. We are personal injury lawyers, litigators and trial lawyers that have been working to get accident victims the justice they deserve for over 37 years throughout North Florida and all over Florida. Accidents involving a car crash, truck wreck, and motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and medical malpractice are all included in their practice as accident attorneys.
We have been proudly representing injured accident victims in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Inverness, Daytona Beach, Dunnellon, Palatka, The Villages, and Alachua County, Marion County, Columbia County, Citrus County, Volusia County, Sumter County, Putnam County and the entire North and Central Florida since 1971.
For more information on how we can help you, or with any other question you may have, feel free to contact my Office at 1 800 373 8000.
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Won’t my insurance company have to inform me of the PIP law changes? Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney answers.
- 2012 PIP Reform bill – What does “emergency medical condition” mean for accident victims?
- What does the Florida legislature actually do in regards to making laws? (2012 PIP Reform Bill)
- Why was PIP created in the first place? Gainesville accident attorney gives the origins of PIP in Florida
- What should I do if I have a tire blowout while Im driving? Ocala accident attorney gives safety advice.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- What Is DUI Extradition? Does It Apply In Florida? Gainesville DUI Lawyer Helps Explain.
- 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?
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 itrecommended tobuy a used bicycle helmet at a garage sale or on-line?
- Where can I get a free bicycle helmet for my child in Gainesville?