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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Roadside Emergencies - Move Over or Slow Down! Gainesville, Fl Accident Lawyer Explains the Law.
- 7 Simple things to help make your holiday weekend safe.
- The latest on children and motor vehicle accidents - local accident attorney gives advice.
- Gainesville, Florida accident attorney talks about the high cost of speeding.
- Safety tips for elderly drivers.
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Toxic Cocktail for disaster-"Energy Drinks" and Driving
- Reminder - DUI does not always equal a high BAC.
- Drunk Driving Can Change Your Life Forever
- Binge Drinking: A Widespread Problem That Can Kill!
- Proposed changes to DUI arrests statute could very well effect you! Heads Up Florida!
Big Truck Accidents
- 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
- Semi's and Bicycles generally a deadly combination... Know the laws and teach bicycle safety to your children!
- It is Time for the Legislature to Not be Asleep at the Wheel!
- Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers: Protect Yourself now more than EVER!
Medical Malpractice
- Medical Mistakes - Is Voluntary Reporting Working in Florida?
- Choosing Your Doctor....Tips-Part One
- Who Is Behind Tort Reform? Part 3 on Tort Reform
- WHY GIVE UP YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS in Ocala or anywhere in Florida? Part 2 on Tort Reform
- Free Health Fairs Could Cost You, Beware - Part 2
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- Dog Bites on The Rise
- Dog Bite Victim's compensation proposal in Taramac is a good start and a fair compromise.
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
- Not quite the “Top Performer”, Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 motorcycle is recalled. Don’t be misguided again!
- The Yamaha Rhino; It really IS quite a surprising vehicle indeed!
Public Service Announcements
- Reminder: Buckle up or you will get ticketed.
- Aggressive Driving Special Patrol Alert
- Florida Emergency Contact Information (ECI) Initiative – I urge all Floridians to sign up.
General
Legal News
- Move Over - Its the Law!...
Posted on 7/9/2010 - Florida's Interstates are some of the deadliest in the country....
Posted on 6/29/2010 - Nationwide Record Low Traffic Fatalities...
Posted on 4/5/2010 - Heads up! Seat Belt Offenders Become FHP Target...
Posted on 3/1/2010 - Walking + Distracting Gadgets Don't Mix...
Posted on 2/5/2010
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- 5 Things To Pay Attention To For Safe Travels On The 4th of July and Every Day In Florida.
- Aggressive Driving Defined-How to identify it on the road.
- How to Survive a Water Crash
- Five Deadly Motorcycle Safety Myths
- Bodily Injury Liability Insurance 101
DUI and Criminal Defense
- Field Sobriety Testing reliability information for DUI Arrests in Gainesville, Alachua County. Know your rights during a DUI arrest
- CMI Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing Machine Information & Problems with it for DUI police arrests in Gainesville Alachua County Florida, attorney lawyer defenses
- Criteria for the Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County. Part II
- Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County explained. Part I
- 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 Hearing Review
Big Truck Accidents
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.
- Bicyclists - Know the Law and Stay Alive
- Avoid a Bicycle Accident - Adult Safety Tips
Recalls & Defective Products
Meldon Law Talk Office Newsletters
- July, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- June, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- May, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- April,2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- March, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
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- Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- Roadside Emergencies - Move Over or Slow Down! Gainesville, Fl Accident Lawyer Explains the Law.
- 7 Simple things to help make your holiday weekend safe.
- The latest on children and motor vehicle accidents - local accident attorney gives advice.
- Gainesville, Florida accident attorney talks about the high cost of speeding.
- Safety tips for elderly drivers.
- When your vehicle breaks down on the Highway...
- Car seat safety is for everyone.
- Florida Considers Ban on Texting While Driving
- Traffic Deaths Decrease; Distracted Driving Remains a Danger
- Heads up - The most violated street sign!
- The 69th Daytona Bike Week is underway with its first fatality reported.
- Buckle - Up! Over the next two weeks and every week!
- Four Reasons You Should Have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Coverage
- Drivers Aren't the Only Ones Distracted; Pedestrians are too!
- Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys May be able to Prove PIP Insurance Fraud.
- Your Vehicle Does Not Have to Look Like This To Be Dangerously Overloaded!
- 5 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Holiday Road Trip Safer
- Good News - Floridians are now buckling up at more than the national percentage!
- A Tragic Reminder To: Keep Your Distance, Pay Attention, and Buckle Up!
- Work Zone Safety Is Everyone's Job - A Reminder
- Death of Improperly Restrained Children Observed During Baby Safety Month
- Enjoy the Fall weather - 2 things you should know to be safe and legal on your off-road vehicle
- Protect Your Child on the Road - Follow the Law & Be Safe!
- Florida Legislature Must Act Now To Prevent Deaths Caused By Drivers Who Text
- Graphic British Video Unveils the Dangers of Texting Behind the Wheel: A Must-See
- Is your most precious cargo buckled up safely?
- Marion County Bicyclist Survives Wrong Way Crash-Avoid This Common Collision Scenario
- Several Recent Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Ocala Raise Concern About Pedestrian Safety on Day One of the New School Year; Here is Why:
- Helmet Use Might Save Your Life
- Blown tire said to be the cause of fatal accident on I-10!
- Reminder: Always buckle-up, especially on our rural roads!
- Deadly SUV roll-over accident - could it have been prevented?
- Tragedy in Alachua and a Reminder To Us All.
- Vehicle vs. wildlife - reminders for all of us.
- Lesson for auto drivers to be learned from the I-75 semi pile-up crash.
- Couldn't technology be put to better use than making our roadways less safe?
- When was the last time you checked your tires?
- Take the time to remind your teens to buckle up.
- Marion County has yet another serious car accident, this one with a fatality.
- More unbuckled teens injured in on rural roads.
- Buckle up: Odds are it just might save your life.
- Rural Driving Dangers and no Seatbelts Result in Injured Suwannee Teens
- Roll-overs - Know the Risks and Prevention
- Heads Up: Give Yourself Some Time and Space!
- Stopped Semi Truck Results in Fatal Accident in Bradford County
- Despite Tragedy - Facts Show, Seatbelts Do Save Lives.
- Teens - Buckle up... Its the Law
- Ride Safe this Summer
- Good News - On-line ATV Safety Classes.... Have a Safe Summer!
- Alcohol and Motorcycles Don't Mix
- Pick-up Drivers: Be Safe and Buckle up!
- Vehicular Homicide-what is it and what needs to be proven.
- O'Brien woman charged with Vehicular Homicide-justified or over-zealous?
- Great News! Seat Belt Use Now A Primary Offense in Florida. Also, A Heads Up...
- Bad News for Floridians on the Road: Texting and Celling Behind the Wheel Remains Legal
- Beware: Deer Do Not Carry Insurance!
- Take a Breath and Relax
- Make Sure Your Child's Car Seat is Installed Correctly
- Know the Law About Pick-up Trucks and Buckle Up!
- Deadly Rural Driving: Safety Belts Save Lives
- Rural Teen Drivers Are At Higher Risk
- Florida Teenage Safe Driving Awareness...parents and teens need to talk about these things... Part 2
- Florida Teenage Safe Driving Awareness...parents and teens need to talk about these things... Part 1
- One video says it all... everyone should watch this, no matter our age! Pay attention on the road!
- Alcohol Related Traffic Fatalities ARE Preventable!
- Baby survives deadly crash in Levy County because of being properly restrained.
- Dangers in Red Light Running
- Look Both Ways Before You Enter the Intersection
- Red light cameras: alternatives.
- Red light cameras: beware of the costs to you!
- Failure to Wear a Seat Belt Might Soon Become a Primary Offense in Florida
- Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009 is over but there are still lessons for us all to learn
- Be a responsible parent: educate your teens about traffic safety
- Deaths despite seat belt use in deadly Ocala accident
- Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009: have fun but be cautious!
- It's not just in your mind; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is real and alive in Gainesville.
- Daytona Beach Bike Week opens with a fatal motorcycle crash.
- Haven’t motorcycle riders got it tough enough? What do you think?
- Daytona Beach Bike Week: A time for extra caution.
- I don't sell insurance; I "sell" making sure you are protected.
- Driving and Texting; A Combination Deadlier Than Drinking and Driving, Hopefully, Will Become Illegal Soon In Florida.
- Floridians now is the time to protect yourself with adequate auto insurance coverage!
- Be safe, obey the law and set a good example..... BUCKLE UP Florida!
- We don't have to wait for it to be law to turn off the cell phone while driving!
- We need to get MADD about driving and cell phone use!
- UF football players can be allowed to ride motor scooters without a helmet, but when they step on the field to play... they have to put on a helmet?!
- It is time for our legistature to rethink the helmet law for Floirda!
- Florida car rental companies let off the hook by Florida Court of Appeals
- Operation Bluebird is commendable; but we need more!
- If you are going to "ride free" protect yourself; ride with adequate insurance coverage
- DUI and Criminal Defense
- Toxic Cocktail for disaster-"Energy Drinks" and Driving
- Reminder - DUI does not always equal a high BAC.
- Drunk Driving Can Change Your Life Forever
- Binge Drinking: A Widespread Problem That Can Kill!
- Proposed changes to DUI arrests statute could very well effect you! Heads Up Florida!
- Students also need to know their options on how to stay safe if they choose to drink.
- DUI Deferred Prosecution pilot program not widely publicized.
- It is time for CMI to be straight with everyone about its Intoxilyzer 8000.
- "Watch out for yourself - and your friends," as Machen encourages in the Gator Watch Initiative is good, but just not enough. We as a City can and should do more!
- Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites - Dog Bites on The Rise
- Dog Bite Victim's compensation proposal in Taramac is a good start and a fair compromise.
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Mistakes - Is Voluntary Reporting Working in Florida?
- Choosing Your Doctor....Tips-Part One
- Who Is Behind Tort Reform? Part 3 on Tort Reform
- WHY GIVE UP YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS in Ocala or anywhere in Florida? Part 2 on Tort Reform
- Free Health Fairs Could Cost You, Beware - Part 2
- Free Health Fairs - BEWARE! they may not be free nor good for you. Part 1
- ATTENTION ALL PATIENTS: CALL AND GET YOUR RESULTS!
- Wrong site surgery; tips on how to prevent it happening to you in Ocala.
- Patients are facing a Medical Malpractice crisis! Part 2
- Patients are facing a Medical Malpractice crisis! Part 1
- Big Truck Accidents
- 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
- Semi's and Bicycles generally a deadly combination... Know the laws and teach bicycle safety to your children!
- It is Time for the Legislature to Not be Asleep at the Wheel!
- Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers: Protect Yourself now more than EVER!
- Beware of Trucks and Busses!
- 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
- Not quite the “Top Performer”, Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 motorcycle is recalled. Don’t be misguided again!
- The Yamaha Rhino; It really IS quite a surprising vehicle indeed!
- Public Service Announcements
- Reminder: Buckle up or you will get ticketed.
- Aggressive Driving Special Patrol Alert
- Florida Emergency Contact Information (ECI) Initiative – I urge all Floridians to sign up.
- General
Practice Areas
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- Gainesville, FL Medical Malpractice Lawyer and Ocala, Florida Medical Negligence Attorney | Inverness and Lake City Florida Med Mal Law Firm
- Gainesville, Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer and Ocala, FL Premises Liability Attorney | Lake City and Inverness FL Trip and Fall Law Firm | Florida Dog Bite
News
- Move Over - Its the Law!
- Florida's Interstates are some of the deadliest in the country.
- Nationwide Record Low Traffic Fatalities
- Heads up! Seat Belt Offenders Become FHP Target
- Walking + Distracting Gadgets Don't Mix
- New PIP Case Law in Florida
- Alachua Police Department and Three Motorists Found Negligent in a Fatal Crash
- National School Bus Safety Week
- Micanopy Mother Charged with DUI Manslaughter of Two Children
- Serious injury and a fatality from two Summer go-kart accidents.
- Van crashes into concrete wall with 11 unbuckled children on-board.
- Texting While Driving May Soon Be Illegal in Florida
- The Toughest Law Against Texting While Driving Took Effect in Utah
- "Move Over, Florida! It's the Law"
- Several Pedestrian Fatalities in and near Ocala this Summer.
- A deadly summer for bikers in Gainesville and Ocala
- Roll-0ver Accident on I-75 kills two and critically injures 2 others.
- Wi-Fi Offered in Cars....?
- Attorney Tom Copeland received an appellate court decision..... Congrats, Tom and Bernie!
- Attorney, Jeffrey Meldon accepted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum!
- National Safety Commission issues alert for managing blind spots.
- Teens injured in a single - vehicle crash in Levy County
- One dead, two injured in Belleview accident.
- Newberry Resident Seriously Injured in Accident
- Unbuckled-Columbia County woman dies, luckily four teenaged passengers survive crash
- Motorcycle Crash Claims Live Oak Life
- The Controversy over Chinese Drywall
- Motorcycle Crash Kills Micanopy Man
- Fatal Single-Car Crash; No safety Belt & On a Rural Road After Dark.
- Bicyclist, 6, Survives FedEx Tractor Trailor Crash
- O-Brien Driver Surrenders on charges of Vehicular homicide-one child dead
- Seat Belt Use Now A Primary Offense in Florida
- Vehicular Manslaughter Charge After a Fatal Crash
- Increased Health Risks in Heavy Traffic Conditions
- Pick-up Truck Rollover Accident Near Green Cove Springs
- Sleeplessness to blame in semi and bus crash?
- National Teen Driver Safey Week is This Week.
- Taramac, Florida Getting Tough on Dangerous Dogs and Dog Bites.
- Heads up Gainesville, Jeffrey Meldon will be interviewed by Bob Rose on The Sky 97.3 FM
- Binge Drinkers Cannot Determine Their Ability to Drive Safely
- Alcohol is the leading cause of traffic fatalities
- Bill for School Bus Stop Fails
- Tragic School Bus Accident Kills Mother; Infant Survives
- Red Light Camera Plan in Starke
- MADD is Coming to Town.
- Running Intersection Turned Dangerous
- Red light camera's get the green light in Gainesville
- Atlantis Brand SMOKED FISH DIP is recalled
- Three people die in two crashes in Marion and Putnam Counties
- The Rule Establishing the Number of Hours for Truck Drivers Behind the Wheel is Challenged in Court
- Alachua County has implemented a new pilot program for certain DUI cases.
- Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009 ends with two deaths in the final weekend
- AAA Report: Teen Drivers Are More Likely to Kill Others in Fatal Auto Crashes
- Turning tragedy into hope and awareness: Emergency Contact Notification Initiative
- Two children die in a deadly vehicle accident
- Two fatal motorcycle accidents: three families lose loved ones
- New Book Discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Vehicle Accident Survivors.
- Suzuki's GSX-R 1000 is under "voluntary" recall
- Fatal Semi and Bus Accidents In Area
- The Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates Welcomes A New Attorney
- 23% of Florida Drivers are uninsured... Beware!
- National Safety Council calls for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving.
- Florida Supreme Court is working on increasing the use of alternative dispute resolution.
- University of Florida reveals new sanctions for students arrested for DUI
- Florida court decision relieves car rental companies from liability
- 1st DCA Rules The DMV Must Consider Lawfulness of Arrest To Sustain Driver's License Suspension
Document Library
- Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- 5 Things To Pay Attention To For Safe Travels On The 4th of July and Every Day In Florida.
- Aggressive Driving Defined-How to identify it on the road.
- How to Survive a Water Crash
- Five Deadly Motorcycle Safety Myths
- Bodily Injury Liability Insurance 101
- Four Factors To Keep in Mind When Keeping Your Distance
- Top 7 Tips for Construction Zone Safety
- The ABCs of off-road and recreational vehicle use: ATVs, ROVs, OHMs, go-karts, and golf carts.
- Florida Law Regarding Child Safety Seats and Adult Seat Belt Use - Do You Know What It Says?
- Car Accidents - The Most Common Cause of Whiplash
- Here Are The Rules of The Road For Pedestrians in Florida; What Every Walker Should Know To Be Safe and Legal.
- Turning Signals; Know the Law in Florida for Safe Driving!
- Head-on Collisions Are One of The Most Dangerous Type of Crashes; Here is Why:
- 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
- "Driving Distractions 101" (Plus, an additional heads up for Florida residents: comparative negligence)
- Rear-End Collisions and Recovery of Damages in Florida
- Tips For Drivers on How to Manage Blind Spots
- Auto Insurance Coverage: Laws, Recommendations, Factors and Tips for Florida Drivers.
- Florida Laws on Passing Other Vehicles
- Hot Tips For Motorcyclists - Ride Safe This Summer
- A Motorists Guide to Motorcycles - Share the Road
- Vehicular Homicide Illustrated
- Primary and Secondary Offenses: Know your rights but stay safe!
- Comparative Negligence is explained and discussed, including why it is an important part of our legal system for: car, motorcycle, truck and slip and fall accidents.
- Vehicular Homicide Charge in Florida - What Does It Mean?
- Florida Safety Laws for Pick-up Trucks
- Know the Florida Point System for Traffic Violations
- Risk Factors Teens Bring To The Road
- Bad Faith Denial of Claims by Insurance Companies in Gainesville and Throughout Flordia
- Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Rates
- It's the Law: The Importance of Car Seats
- Know the Law: Rules for Driving with School Buses in Florida
- Know the Law: What do the Stop Light Colors Really Mean?
- Tort and Tort Reform: What it is and what does it mean to you in Florida
- The Parties to a Lawsuit: Plaintiff and Defendant, are defined (Legalese 101)
- What are the Proper Intersection Rules in Florida?
- Not buckleing in up in Florida could soon become a primary offense; House Bill 1's progress.
- How can you determine the value of your personal injury, car, motorcycle, truck accident or wrongful death case. Or: What is my case worth?
- Top Ten Biggest Mistakes Accident Victims Make When Dealing With Doctors After an Accident.
- 8 Clever Tactics Used by Insurance Adjusters in Gainesville, Ocala and in all of Florida
- Teach your childern well; Beware of the dangers teen drivers bring to the road.
- The Seven Basic Legal Phases of a Personal Injury Case; Part 3
- The Seven Basic Legal Phases of a Personal Injury Case; Part 2
- The Seven Basic Legal Phases of a Personal Injury Case; Part 1
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder discussed by a leading accident lawyer in Gainesville Florida.
- Maximum Medical Improvement: A critical point in a personal injury case.
- Attorney Jeffrey Meldon's Top Accident Tips & Recommendations: Or, How to Deal With An Accident and What you Should Do
- Top 10 Accident & Insurance Myths for accident victims in Florida
- Why I wrote the book, The Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case & why it is important reading even before you are in an accident.
- What qualities to look for in a top personal injury/accident lawyer.
- The Purpose, Process, Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation in a Personal Injury/Accident Case in Florida
- What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer or Accident Attorney Actually Do For Accident Victims?
- DUI and Criminal Defense
- Field Sobriety Testing reliability information for DUI Arrests in Gainesville, Alachua County. Know your rights during a DUI arrest
- CMI Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing Machine Information & Problems with it for DUI police arrests in Gainesville Alachua County Florida, attorney lawyer defenses
- Criteria for the Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County. Part II
- Deferred Prosecution pilot program for certain DUI's in Gainesville and Alachua County explained. Part I
- 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 Hearing Review
- Classification of Crimes in Florida
- New Proposed Bill Could Very Well Effect You!
- Drinking and Driving Do Not Mix Well! If you are going to drink.....
- Summary of the DUI conviction penalties in Gainesville, Alachua County and all of Florida
- Big Truck Accidents
- 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.
- Bicyclists - Know the Law and Stay Alive
- Avoid a Bicycle Accident - Adult Safety Tips
- Know What to Do In Case of a Bicycle Accident
- Child Cyclists and Motor Vehicles-Safety Tips to Save a Child's Life
- Kids and Bike Safety-Know the Law!
- Recalls & Defective Products
- Meldon Law Talk Office Newsletters
- July, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
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- Janurary, 2010, Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- December "09 Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- November ‘09 Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
- October '09 Meldon Law Talk Newsletter Published by the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Car and Motorcycle Accidents
What do I do when an emergency vehicle is in my rear-view mirror with its lights flashing?
- What can I do to help keep my teen driver safe this summer and over the 4th of July?
- Why is a childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident so dangerous?
- Am I an aggressive driver? Gainesville, Florida accident attorney gives insight.
- How do I protect myself from Aggressive Drivers? Gainesville accident attorney gives some answers.
- I am 75. How can I tell if it is time for me to give up my car keys?
- Are older drivers more dangerous drivers?
What is Gap Insurance and do I need it in Ocala?
- Is Bodily Injury Liability insurance required in Florida?
- What is "inattention blindness" and can it be dangerous?
- My PIP benefits were just cut off and my doctor says I need more treatment after my accident in Ocala. How could this happen when I wasn't even examined by an insurance doctor?
- How much weight can my car safely hold?
- I am planning a long road trip, what should I know about drowsy driving?
- How much space should I leave between me and the car in front of me to be safe?
- What are the fines for speeding in an Ocala construction zone?
- I heard that I have to move over or slow down for a tow-truck on the side of the road with its lights flashing. Is it true?
- Can I only operate my ATV or go-kart on my property or I can actually ride it on the street in Gainesville?
- Can my children who are under 16 drive an ATV or a go-kart in Ocala?
- What are the rules in Florida regarding stopping for a school bus?
- What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus and are there any other consequences?
- Can I actually get a ticket if I cross the street outside of a crosswalk or if the pedestrian light is red in Gainesville, even if there are no cars around?
- There is no sidewalk on certain parts of my street in Ocala. What are the rules for walking on the road in this case?
- What is the law in Florida for using turning signals when making a turn?
- What are some ways that head-on collisions can be prevented in Gainesville and Ocala?
- How can traumatic brain injuries be prevented?
- What do I look for in purchasing a motorcycle helmet?
- I was sitting at a stop light in Ocala and was rear-ended by another car. Is the driver that hit me responsible for my damages?
- I was driving and stopped suddenly and was rear-ended in Gainesville. Who is responsible for my damages?
- What is the difference between constitutional law, statutory law and common law in Florida?
- What is the latest news on wearing a seat belt in Alachua County? Can I be pulled over for not wearing a seat belt and if so, what is the fine?
- Is it legal for an adult to ride in the back of a pick up truck in Alachua County?
- 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?
- My child is 16 and has his driver's license. Is it legal for a 16 year old to decide to ride in the bed of a truck in Alachua County? How about if I give my teen my permission?
- What is the difference between criminal and civil wrongs?
What can I do about my insurance questions and problems in Gainesville?
- What do I do at a four way stop? What are the rules in Gainesville?
- What do I do at a yield sign? What are the rules?
- What can I do to help make my teen child a more responsible Gainesville driver?
What are some of the myths surrounding the use of seat belts?
- I am afraid to drive my car after my accident in Gainesville, is this normal?
Seat belts; I hate them! Do I have to buckle up in Florida?
- What is a "seat belt defense"?
- My neighbor and lawyer have both suggested I try to resolve my accident case in mediation, what do you think and what is mediation anyway?
- What is a "Personal Injury" accident case? Also, what does a Personal Injury Lawyer do and what should I look for in a Personal Injury Attorney?
I loaned my car to a friend in Ocala, and he got into an accident that was his fault, am I responsible?
- But, I thought I had "full coverage" on my car insurance policy...?
- Can I ride free? Do I have to wear a helmet to ride my motorcycle or motor scooter in Florida legally?
- What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Insurance and why do I need it?
- What is PIP Insurance? What does Florida being a no-fault State mean?
- Help! I was just in a car accident/wreck/crash... what should I do?
- What is Tort Reform? I keep hearing about it.
- I heard that I will get rich if I am in an accident; it’s like winning the lottery! Is this right?
- How much money is my accident case worth? How can I determine the value of my personal injury case?
- The insurance adjuster is calling, asking about my injuries, and wants to take a recorded statement, he seems nice, what should I do?
- My insurance company has written me a letter ordering me to show up at their doctor’s office to determine if they are still going to pay my PIP benefits any more. What do I do?
- Do I need to hire an attorney to help me with my accident case?
- How do I get my medical bills paid, my lost wages recovered, and my vehicle fixed?
- DUI and Criminal Defense
Can I Drive After Being Arrested for a DUI in Gainesville or Alachua County?
- What is the information on an Ignition Interlock Device in Gainesville?
- If I am stopped by the police for DUI, should I "Blow" or not "Blow"? Take the Breath Test or not?
- I was arrested for DUI off campus and now UF is sending me a letter regarding disciplinary actions, can they do that?
- Can my lawyer represent me at the University of Florida’s judicial affairs hearing?
- What should I look for in Gainesville, Fl Alachua County to find the best DUI/DWI defense lawyer?
- What am I facing with a DUI arrest in Gainesville, Florida? Whats the reality of a DUI charge in Alachua County? Consequences?
- When should I hire an attorney after my DUI arrest?
- What do I do about my Drivers License Suspension and the DMV?
- What are the 2 most important things to do after a DUI arrest in Gainesville or Alachua County? Why?
- What is a DWI? Is it a crime in Florida?
- What constitutes a DUI charge in Alachua County, Florida?
- What impact will being convicted of DUI have on my car insurance rates?
- I only had one drink how could that put me over the limit?
- I was arrested and charged with DUI does this mean I am guilty of DUI? What are the legal defenses for DUI?
- 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
- What is medical malpractice?
- What is informed consent?
- My doctor’s treatment caused me injury; can I sue him for malpractice?
- What can I be compensated for in a Florida medical malpractice claim?
- Why am I having trouble finding a lawyer to take my medical malpractice case?
- Do I need to hire a lawyer for my medical malpractice case?
- What are the Statutes of Limitations regarding medical malpractice?
- Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites - 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?
- What could happen if my dog bites someone?
- What is Strict Liability and what does it mean?
- I was just bitten by my neighbor’s dog. The dog had never bitten anyone before, is the owner responsible?
- I slipped and fell in Kmart on water on the floor, now I need to have surgery, can I sue Kmart?
- What do you mean by premises liability?
- Who can be held liable/responsible in a slip and fall accident in Florida?
- Help, what should I do? I tripped and fell on an unmarked curb in front of a store and was seriously injured.
- What can I be reimbursed for in a slip and fall case?
- 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 it recommended to buy a used bicycle helmet at a garage sale or on-line?
- Where can I get a free bicycle helmet for my child in Gainesville?
- Do I have to wear a helmet when riding my bicycle in Gainesville and Ocala?
- Can I ride my bike on the sidewalk in Gainesville?
My child is 9 years old. Can he ride his bicycle in the street?
- My child is 16. Does she need to wear a helmet in Gainesville while riding her bicycle?
- I've heard some people say that it is best to ride my bicycle against the flow of traffic in Ocala because cars are more aware of bikes travelling toward them. Is this true?
- Do I and my children really have to follow the same traffic laws that cars and trucks follow? Could I get "pulled over" by a police officer while on my bicycle in Gainesville?
- When I ride my bicycle to work and school in Gainesville I like to listen to my i-pod. Is that legal? What about a hands-free cell phone headset?
- Is the City of Gainesville serious - do I really need a bell on my bike?
- I need more information about how to properly fit a bicycle helmet. Where can I find more information about how to find the right helmet for my child? What about somewhere local, in case I have more questions? (Gainesville/Ocala)
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Car and Motorcycle Accidents
What do I do when an emergency vehicle is in my rear-view mirror with its lights flashing?
- What can I do to help keep my teen driver safe this summer and over the 4th of July?
- Why is a childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident so dangerous?
DUI and Criminal Defense
Can I Drive After Being Arrested for a DUI in Gainesville or Alachua County?
- What is the information on an Ignition Interlock Device in Gainesville?
- If I am stopped by the police for DUI, should I "Blow" or not "Blow"? Take the Breath Test or not?
Big Truck Accidents
- How is a big truck accident different from an automobile accident/wreck?
- How is a tractor-trailer truck accident different from a non commercial vehicle accident?
- Who can be held responsible for a commercial or big truck accident?
Medical Malpractice
- What can I be compensated for in a Florida medical malpractice claim?
- My doctor’s treatment caused me injury; can I sue him for malpractice?
- What is informed consent?
Serious Injuries:
Slip and Fall | Dog Bites
- 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?
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?