Monthly Archives: October 2017
Common Issues In Hit-And-Run Crashes
Statistics vary significantly by jurisdiction, but typically, authorities apprehend around 50 percent of hit-and-run drivers. In some cases, the tortfeasors (negligent drivers) voluntarily turn themselves in or bystanders detain them until police arrive, so the cases practically solve themselves. Other hit and run cases appear almost unsolvable; for example, police have almost no leads… Read More »
What Makes A Search Legal?
When America’s Founding Fathers presented the Constitution to voters for approval, many people were alarmed because, they felt, the document did not sufficiently limit the federal government’s power. After all, these people had just fought a war to rid themselves of a strong central government, so they had no desire to submit to another… Read More »
What Negligence Might Mean for Your Accident in Florida
When accidents happen as they invariably do, some may be inclined to turn the other cheek or—to another extreme—take matters into their own hands. Unfortunately, not all accidents are equal, and nor are all responses. Like other states, Florida law has evolved to significantly protect victims of negligence, while also acknowledging potential defenses, as… Read More »
Confronting Law Enforcement is Always a Mistake
Systems engineer Austin Story now finds himself in serious trouble after a four-hour standoff with local police officers, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Responding to a call regarding an armed individual discussing the possibility of hurting himself or others, police encountered the uncooperative individual still in his apartment and handled the scenario accordingly…. Read More »
Design Issues at Core of Boating Accident Lawsuit
In the wake of a recent major boating accident, plaintiffs are raising questions about boat design. If you live on the Gulf Coast of Florida, you know that boating accidents are inevitable. Some of those accidents result just from the sheer number of boats in the water around the state. Weather, bad luck, and… Read More »
Claims Bills for Personal Injury
City and state government agencies are often exempt from personal injury claims, but the legislature can make exceptions and award damages. Florida’s state legislators have introduced 18 claims bills for the 2018 legislative session. A claims bill is, as the name suggests, a legislative device for securing compensation for injuries suffered because a government… Read More »