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Field Sobriety Tests: Indicators of a DUI in Florida
When stopped by a Florida police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence, suspects are often asked to perform field sobriety tests. Even when a suspect is not intoxicated, these tests can be frightening and stressful. The following is an overview of what the arresting officer may be looking for when asking a… Read More
Reinstating a License After a Second DUI Offense in Florida
Facing a charge of second offense of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida has serious consequences. One such consequence is the loss of your license. This loss could last for as much as five years following the DUI charge. Fortunately, an experienced Gainesville DUI attorney can help defend you against this charge and… Read More
No Seat Belt? Five Facts About The Florida Seat Belt Defense
Wearing a seat belt significantly increases the odds of surviving a Florida car crash. Not only can failing to buckle up raise the chance of death or serious injury, it also could reduce the amount of compensation that a victim is entitled to recover following an accident. When Florida courts allow for a reduction… Read More
*FHP (*347) An Important Cell Number to Remember All Year Round – Why?
Operation Safe Driver Week. This continent-wide program sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aim is to go after distracted drivers. This week there will be stepped-up law enforcement officers on the road looking for unsafe driving behaviors especially in regions where the most commercial… Read More
Local Med Mal Attorney Explains Hip Replacement Complications And Lawsuits
Hip replacement surgeries have become so popular that most of us probably know someone who has undergone the procedure. In fact, the New York Times claims that approximately 250,000 hip replacement surgeries are annually performed in the United States alone. As a medical malpractice attorney, I have recently, however, seen a new trend that… Read More
Florida DUI Accident Victims Often Entitled To Punitive Damages. Gainesville Attorney Helps Explain.
A personal injury or death resulting from a DUI accident can be unimaginably traumatic. Often, there is nothing a court can do to ‘fix’ emotional or bodily damages caused by a drunk or drugged driver, especially in the event of a wrongful death. But, the civil justice system can help make DUI victims “whole,”… Read More
6 Steps to Buckling Up While Pregnant – Seat Belt Safety for Pregnant Womens
Families go to great lengths to ensure an unborn baby receives proper nutrition and medical care. But did you know that car crashes are the single leading cause of traumatic fetal death and mortality in pregnant women? As an experienced Ocala and Gainesville car accident attorney, I support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Read More
Four Reasons Why You Should Have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Coverage
I estimate that less than 25% of today’s drivers have adequate Bodily Injury Liability Insurance. The major reason may be because it is not required in the state of Florida, but that doesn’t mean you should make yourself a victim. There are four reasons I believe everyone should have Bodily Injury Liability insurance (BI)…. Read More
Drunk Driving Can Change Your Life Forever
Imagine: You are having fun at a party. You’ve had a few beers, celebrating after your last exam, maybe even had a shot with friends. You are having a good time, but, now it’s time to go home. You think you feel fine enough to drive and do not want to take a cab…. Read More
Know the Law About Pick-up Trucks and Buckle Up
Nationwide, pick-up truck drivers in rural areas are among those least likely to comply with safety belt laws. As an experienced car accident attorney, also know as a personal injury attorney, I agree that pick-up drivers in North Central Florida are no exception to the national trend. Florida’s unrestrained pick-up occupants, especially children, are… Read More
