Newsletters
This library contains newsletters and articles that we at Meldon Law hope to be of help to you when dealing with accidents of all types, including serious injuries, DUI arrests, and other criminal charges. This library is intended to be a resource for public information and help Florida drivers to protect themselves. Remember, every case is unique and these articles do not intend to give or represent legal advice for any particular case.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions about your case. I also value your input and would like to hear from you about what topics YOU would like to have discussed here.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Discussed by a Leading Accident Attorney in Gainesville Florida.
One important factor in evaluating the damages in a personal injury or accident case is future medical expenses. In the case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), these medical expenses can be extensive. However, unless your attorney and doctor know how to go about fully evaluating medical conditions such as PTSD, the insurance company adjuster,… Read More
Maximum Medical Improvement: A Critical Point in a Personal Injury Case.
In any personal injury or accident case, reaching Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is critical when it comes to the injured person receiving fair compensation from the person who caused the injuries, the at-fault party, or from the insurance company. What is MMI? According to the Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, published by… Read More
What Should I Do After an Auto Accident? A Top Gainesville Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, Gives His Recommendations and Tips.
When you leave your home to run a quick errand or go to work, most likely, the last thing on your mind is the risk of an auto accident and how it could suddenly affect the rest of your life. However, every day hundreds and hundreds of people are injured in Florida traffic crashes…. Read More
What Are the Qualities to Look for in a Top Personal Injury/Accident Attorney?
If you are trying to find a quality personal injury attorney to represent you, if you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault this article may help you. First of all it is of vital importance to hire an attorney that specializes in personal injury or accidents. There are two… Read More
Summary of the DUI Conviction Penalties in Gainesville, Alachua County and All of Florida
Below is a summary of the DMV and Criminal Penalties for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/ DWI conviction in Gainesville, Alachua County, and all of Florida as of July 2008. For Blood Alcohol Level or Content between 0.08% and 0.15% (grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per… Read More
The Purpose, Process, Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation in a Personal Injury/Accident Case in Florida
Clients often ask, what is mediation? The intention of this article is to explain the purpose, process, advantages and disadvantages of mediation in a personal injury case, accident case in Florida. What is mediation? In short, mediation is an informal confidential, non-adversarial negotiation process that is used to resolve differences or disputes that is… Read More