Newsletters
This library contains newsletters and articles that we at Meldon Law hope to be of help to you when dealing with accidents of all types, including serious injuries, DUI arrests, and other criminal charges. This library is intended to be a resource for public information and help Florida drivers to protect themselves. Remember, every case is unique and these articles do not intend to give or represent legal advice for any particular case.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions about your case. I also value your input and would like to hear from you about what topics YOU would like to have discussed here.
Making Sense of Spinal Disc Injury After a Serious Accident – What is It and What to Do About It
Injury to the discs in the spine after a serious accident is common. Disc injury can have many names, “herniated disc”, “bulging disc”, “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc”, “torn disc”, “slipped disc”, “disc protrusion”, etc. It is also common that symptoms of a disc injury after an accident may not show up immediately after the… Read More
Local Motorcycle Accidents Bring Home National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month which stresses the importance of drivers of cars and trucks sharing the road with motorcycles and motorcycle safety. To bring this national initiative home, I am offering readers a review of some recent motorcycle tragedies that occurred on our area. As a local accident attorney, I ask that… Read More
Ocala Accident Attorney Explains Equestrian Laws and Rules for Riding on Roadways and Public Lands, and Laws for Motorists
There are more than 500,000 horses in the state of Florida and more than 60% of them are used for competition or recreation. Over 440,000 Florida residents are involved in the horse industry as owners, service providers, employees, or volunteers. In fact, there are over 900 horse farms in Florida with over 104,000 employees…. Read More
Gainesville Accident Attorney Gives Examples of Attractive Nuisance in Florida.
Here are some tragic, real-life examples of attractive nuisances. As an accident attorney in north central Florida, I hope we can learn from these situations and work together to eliminate attractive nuisance risks to children. A child fell into a pool and died when the homeowner left the fence around the pool open, and… Read More
Do I Have a Wrongful Death Claim? Who is Entitled to Make a Claim? A Gainesville and Ocala Accident Attorney Helps Answer Your Questions
What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims in Florida What is wrongful death and who is entitled to make a claim? As an experienced Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney that concentrates in wrongful death cases, here is basic information that you need to know: What is Wrongful Death? A wrongful death occurs… Read More
The Great Red-Light Camera Debate – Gainesville Accident Attorney Helps Explain.
The ongoing red-light debate questions whether city and county government should be allowed to operate cameras to capture red-light runners in the act. As a Gainesville accident attorney, I can say that there are persuasive arguments on both sides. Here is an attempt to simplify a complex debate: Proponents of red-light cameras argue to… Read More
Ocala Accident Attorney Explains the Legal Deep End of Residential Pool Liability
Failure to equip a new, residential pool with a proscribed safety device may result in a second degree misdemeanor-or worse, a drowning death or lifelong personal injury. Ocala accident attorney explains the legal “deep end” of residential pool liability. Florida is not only home to beautiful sunny summers, but also ranks first in unintentional… Read More
Punitive Damages in a Florida Auto Accident Case Explained by Local Attorney
Do you know when an automobile accident victim may be awarded punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages? Punitive damages are often misunderstood. In this article accident attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, explains what they are, who pays, and when they may come into play in a car crash. What are Punitive Damages? Punitive damages may… Read More
Hit And Run Accident – How To Avoid Being Charged With This Crime
Do you know how to avoid being accused of the crime of leaving the scene of an accident? Experienced Florida accident attorney Jeffrey Meldon offers his guidance to help you be safe and legal in the event of a crash on the road. What is a “hit and run?” A “hit and run” happens… Read More
T-Bone Crashes – The Deadliest – Ocala Accident Attorney Explains
Will your vehicle protect you in a broadside crash? Ocala, Florida, accident attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, gives tips on what to look for in a car for the best chance of surviving these deadly accidents. He also gives statistics, factors, and common injuries of T-bone collisions. What is a “T-bone” crash? A “T-bone” crash refers… Read More