Recent Blog Posts
Support American Legion Post 16!
Two weeks ago Dan Weisman from the firm had American Legion Post 16 commander Vickie Van Buren on Law Talk Live, and they discussed everything the American Legion does. Listen to the audio, from WSKY 97.3. The American Legion is a veterans’ services organization dedicated to our veterans and their families. It has been… Read More
Ocala Airbag Deployment Injuries
In May of 2016, United States regulators more than doubled the recall of Takata airbag inflators to include tens of millions more cars, making the order the largest automotive recall in history[1]. The inflators, meant to save people in the event of a crash, are prone to explode, expelling fragments of metal. Some 63.8m… Read More
Ocala Motorcycle Accident Causes
Ocala, Florida Motorcycle Accidents Florida motorcycle accidents caused nearly 500 deaths in 2013, states the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration[1]. There were 478 motorcycle fatalities in 2014, as well. Types of Ocala Motorcycle Collisions With this information, Marion County motorcyclists are urged to know what types of motorcycle accidents exist, and how they are… Read More
Pokémon Go – Fun or Feared
The newest craze to hit the mobile world is the Pokémon Go app for iPhone and Android. This new game (based off the popular franchise that hit the United States over a decade ago) is interactive version featuring live feed maps where users search for and locate Pokémon scattered throughout the world. This seeming… Read More
Have You Been Injured In a Rear-End Accident In Ocala?
Injuries sustained from a rear-end accident can range from minor to severe, even fatal. Including the back and neck, arms, legs, hands and wrists, and the face and head, these injuries can be painful and debilitating. Rear-end car accidents account for 2.5 million of the nation’s more than 6 million which take place every… Read More
Implied Consent and Breath, Blood, or Urine Testing
The breath test for determining blood-alcohol content is the most recognizable part of the process of being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The breath test has become so popularized that many companies even sell portable breathalyzers for personal use. Like many other parts of the DUI process though, very few individuals are… Read More
How Does Social Media Affect a Personal Injury Case?
Social media is everywhere. Do you know anyone that doesn’t have a Facebook account? If you happen to know that ONE person who is not on Facebook, then odds they are one of these: LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, Flickr, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, and the list goes on. Most people believe that if they set their… Read More
What People Charged With a DUI Typically Get Pulled Over For
The police stop vehicles for many reasons. Some officers are conducting routine traffic stops while others are looking for reasons to stop a vehicle to see if the person has been drinking or to see if the person has contraband in the car. Even if you are driving the speed limit, obeying traffic signals,… Read More
10 Helpful Tips to Having a Safe Halloween!
Adult Supervision. A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children during their neighborhood rounds. If your children are going alone on Halloween, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home. Use a flashlight when trick-or-treating at night. Flashlights not only… Read More
5 Important Facts About Boating Under the Influence
If you are pulled over for being suspected of boating under the influence you may be asked to perform field sobriety tests just like you were driving a car. If you do not consent to blowing into a breathalyzer you may lose your boating and driving privileges. If your blood alcohol content in .08%… Read More
