Practice Areas

• Car and Motorcycle Accidents
• DUI and Criminal Defense
• Big Truck Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Serious Injuries:
  Slip and Fall | Dog Bites

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Is it legal for a child to ride in the back of a pick up truck in Alachua County? How about if we're only driving a short distance?

A:

As an Gainesville accident attorney who has been in practice for 38 years, I think this is a very important point of law that can seriously impact a child's life.  The answer is no, and distance is irrelevant.  It is illegal for a child younger than 18 years of age to ride in the bed of a truck, no matter how short the trip may be.  Currently, Alachua County follows Florida's state laws.  The first step toward saving lives is knowing the law for pick-up drivers.  Make sure your child is securely restrained before driving.

 
Mr. Meldon strongly believes that public education is step one in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

Local Gainesville Personal Injury Attorneys (Accident Lawyer), Jeffrey Meldon, takes pride in his work and the results he and in his experienced Associates and Staff get for their clients.  

He and his experienced associates and staff work hard to help accident victims get the justice and the fair settlement or jury verdict that they deserve thoughout the North and Central Florida area including: Ocala, Lake City, Daytona Beach and Inverness. 

Attorney Meldon is highly involved with every case in his office and is the negotiator with insurance companies. "He is a fighter on the side of justice for victims who get injured through no fault of their own." 

You can feel free to give him a call at 1 800 373 8000 or contact his office, with any questions you may have, or to discuss your unique case.

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