The key difference between a trial attorney and a litigator is that trial attorneys represent clients in a courtroom, while litigators don’t always. Trial attorneys are always ready to go to court, but they can also handle other aspects of case preparation. Litigators and trial attorneys work together to ensure...
Accident reconstruction plays a vital role in uncovering what really happened in a crash. By analyzing physical evidence, vehicle damage, and roadway conditions, trained experts help build a clear, fact-based picture of the collision. This insight strengthens your claim and supports your right to fair compensation when you need it...
If you’re a student at the University of Florida (UF) facing academic suspension due to alleged AI usage, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. At Meldon Law, we understand the severity of these accusations and are here to provide the legal support you need during...
A deposition is a part of the discovery phase of a civil lawsuit where a person appears for a question and answer session so both sides can learn more about the case and develop strategies and responses for the opposing counsel's arguments. It also preserves the witness' testimony and allows...
Commercial drivers of tractor-trailers and semi-trucks hold a great deal of responsibility. If operated without the utmost care and attention to the road, large trucks can cause serious accidents with destructive consequences for other road occupants. Federal law has a set of rules governing when and how long truck drivers...
Large commercial trucks present entirely different mechanical needs than do passenger vehicles. While cars and trucks built for personal use can go for months between close inspection and remain safe on the road, tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks must undergo maintenance inspections daily. When these inspections are skipped, human lives...
Each state has its own rules and restrictions governing motorcycle riders. Before you ride in the Sunshine State, make sure you understand the rules governing such subjects as the safety gear you’re required to wear, the modifications you’re allowed to make to your bike, and the rules on minimum insurance...
In any kind of “premises liability” or trip and fall, or slip and fall case in Florida, whether the accident occurred at a shopping mall, business restroom, or walking down the street; the steps to take if you feel you were injured because a business was at fault, for the...
If someone else’s negligence has led to you being injured, you may be pursuing legal recourse to recover the money you feel you are owed. When you are involved in a personal injury case, you likely have questions about the damages you may receive if your case is successful and...
How Can Discovery Impact Your Case? Discovery is more than just a report or a statement, it is a process. Typically, after a person is arrested for an offense an attorney files a not guilty plea and then files a demand or notice of intent to participate in discovery. The...
All drivers must wear a seat belt while operating a vehicle. All passengers in the front seat of a vehicle must wear a seatbelt. Any passenger under the age of 18 in the backseat of a vehicle must wear a seat belt. Children three and under must be a in...
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January 26, 2026
