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.
11 Ways To Protect Your Brain – What You Should Know Before You Purchase a Bicycle Helmet.
How do you know if your helmet is up to par? It may seem simple and obvious how to wear a helmet, but make sure you don’t fall for any of these safety traps. To protect your brain, it is not only important to wear a helmet, but it must also fit properly and… Read More
Florida Crosswalk Laws: Rules of the Road for Pedestrians in Florida
It may surprise you to learn that pedestrian accidents are included in the most fatal type of accidents, along with head-on collisions, roll-over crashes, and bicycle accidents, and these accidents can result in serious injuries. While drivers have a responsibility to pay attention to prevent accidents on the road, pedestrians have an equal responsibility… Read More
Turning Signals; Know The Law In Florida For Safe Driving!
Drivers should always use directional signals to indicate their intention to turn, change lanes or pass a vehicle. Not only is it the law in Florida, proper use of turn signals is an important way to prevent road accidents. In this article, personal injury attorney, Jeffrey Meldon discusses the laws in Florida regarding the… Read More
Head-On Collisions Are One of the Most Dangerous Type of Crashes; Here is Why
There are several common types of motor vehicle collisions: rear-end, side-swipe, T-bone, rollover, and head-on crashes to name a few. In this article Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney, Jeffrey Meldon discusses some basic information about head-on collisions including the common causes for them and explains why they are such a dangerous and potentially fatal… Read More
Heads Up: Vehicle Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury, a Serious Medical Condition With Long Term Consequences; and It Can Be Difficult to Diagnose
This article discusses some basic information about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a serious medical condition that can cause long term consequences and disabilities, and which vehicle accidents is the leading cause of. In addition, diagnosis of a TBI can be difficult, and many people feel “just fine” after an accident causing bleeding in the… Read More
Rear-End Collisions and Recovery of Damages in Florida
Personal injury attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, discusses recovery of damages in rear-enders in Florida. Many people assume that they can recover all their damages when someone rear-ends their car. While it is true that in Florida there is a presumption that the driver who rear-ended another vehicle was the sole cause of the accident, the… Read More
Tips for Drivers on How to Manage Blind Spots
Blind spots on vehicles cause 826,000 vehicles to be involved in accidents every year and approximately two children to be stuck by vehicles backing up every week. Accident attorney, Jeffrey Meldon gives a summary of the recent National Safety Commission’s (NSC) Driver Training alert for managing blind spots in vehicles. Here are some tips… Read More
Criteria for the Deferred Prosecution Pilot Program for Certain DUI’s in Gainesville and Alachua County. Part II
This is part two of a two part series on Alachua County’s new pilot DUI deferred prosecution program. This article will describe the criteria for the program and its success so far. Part one explained the pilot program. The criteria for consideration of acceptance into the program are stringent: No significant negative prior history… Read More
Deferred Prosecution Pilot Program for Certain DUI’s in Gainesville and Alachua County Explained. Part I
The State Attorney’s Office for the Eight Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Gainesville and Alachua County has a new pilot program for some DUI offenders. This article is part one of a two part series; Part I will focus on explaining what Deferred Prosecution is and Part II will discuss the criteria for… Read More
If You Are Arrested for DUI DWI in Gainesville or Alachua County, You Have 10 Days to Appeal Your Driver’s License Suspension by Requesting a DMV Formal Review Hearing
If you are arrested for DUI DWI in Gainesville or Alachua County, you have 10 days to appeal your driver’s license suspension! If you are arrested for DUI there are two (2) penalties you are facing: DUI Criminal Conviction Driver’s License Suspension by the DMV (If you are a University of Florida student charged… Read More