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Compensation For Your Gainesville Uber Accident

By Meldon Law |

Like many cities across America, Gainesville has experienced a rapid increase in ride sharing vehicles in recent years. Uber, Lyft, and other ride sharing apps make it easy to hail a ride on demand. But what happens when your ride share vehicle is involved in a car accident? This is a new and developing… Read More

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Should You Settle Your Car Accident Case On Your Own?

By Meldon Law |

It is a well-known fact that the vast majority of car accident cases settle without either party ever setting foot in a courtroom, leaving many car accident victims to wonder whether they need to hire an attorney to represent them. While it certainly is possible and permissible for accident victims to represent themselves in… Read More

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Common Road Defects That Can Lead To Serious Accidents

By Meldon Law |

While the majority of car accidents are caused by driver error, road defects nonetheless cause a significant number of wrecks each year and often leave victims with serious injuries that could have been avoided through proper planning or maintenance. Thankfully for victims, Florida law allows people to recover compensation for the losses they sustain… Read More

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Three Serious Injuries That You Could Sustain in a Car Crash

By Meldon Law |

Car accidents – no matter how major or seemingly minor – are upsetting events that damage your property and can result in serious injuries. Because the physical and financial repercussions can be ongoing, a car accident involving another vehicle should never be trivialized. Car crashes can result in a wide variety of injuries, including… Read More

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What to Do if You Were Hurt in a Car Accident Over the Holiday Weekend

By Meldon Law |

For some people in the Ocala area, this 4th of July weekend was spent dealing with the aftermath of an injury-causing accident rather than enjoying fireworks and other traditional celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, each year, car accidents spike around the 4th of July because of issues like heavier-than-usual traffic and an increased… Read More

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Are You “Road Ready” To Ride Your Motorcycle?

By Meldon Law |

If you have ever been on a motorcycle, you can likely attest to how much fun they can be to ride. They are fast, maneuverable, and provide operators with a connection with the road that few other vehicles can. Unfortunately, these same characteristics can make them extremely dangerous, and thousands of motorcyclists are injured… Read More

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Planning a Summer Road Trip? Follow These Safety Tips to Reduce Your Risk of an Accident

By Meldon Law |

With summer right around the corner, many people in the Ocala, Florida, area are making plans to get out of town for a week or two and relax with friends and family. If you are planning a summer road trip, it is important to keep in mind that every time you get behind the… Read More

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The End of School Brings a Greater Risk of Drunk Driving

By Meldon Law |

Drunk drivers can be on the roads in Florida in any season. However, when the school year comes to a close, drunk driving accidents can happen more frequently. The following are some reasons you should be particularly careful of drunk drivers in the coming weeks. More Time and Freedom for Young Drivers During the… Read More

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Prom Season Can Result in More Drunk Drivers on the Road

By Meldon Law |

With April upon on and May around the corner, many young people in the area are getting ready for their annual prom. Prom is often the highlight of a person’s high social life and often represents a significant milestone in the transition to adulthood. There are many traditions that adults will remember from their… Read More

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Speed Limiters Halted In Their Tracks

By Meldon Law |

Due to their immense size, tractor trailers pose a significant threat on the road; as such, the Department of Transportation (DOT) was poised to mandate that these road giants use speed limiters to physically limit their maximum speeds. The mandate’s inspiration was to increase road safety while decreasing carbon emissions. According to a report… Read More

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