Author Archives: Site Administrator
How to choose a lawyer
Many people wonder, “how do I choose a lawyer?” I think we all agree the person who is on television around the clock will probably never see my file. It takes no level of skill to qualify as a T. V. lawyer. Some things those in the business find important are; 1) What is… Read More »
bankruptcy and your injury case
Did you know if you file bankruptcy while you have a pending injury claim you could lose your recovery? Yes, many times it’s true. One of the many questions you’ll be asked to answer in your bankruptcy questioner for the court is do you have any pending contingent assets? In layman’s terms that means… Read More »
Florida’s dangerous instrumentality law Are you in danger?
Did you know Florida is one of the very few jurisdictions where the owner of an automobile is responsible for the driver’s negligence? If the owner and the driver are the same of course this makes sense. What happens if you loan your vehicle to a friend or your teenager loans their vehicle in… Read More »
Fraud on the Court
Every trial lawyer’s nightmare is to spend considerable time and money prosecuting a case and discovery; their client is less than truthful. Did you know under florida’s liberal discovery laws a defendant has an absolute right to examine your prior medical history? Did you know failure to be honest can result in your case… Read More »
watch that child
just a reminder as the weather has turned warmer. Remember to look twice not only for motorcycles, but for children playing. As the days grow longer more and more children are playing outside after dinner. Remember to drive slower in residential areas and be on the lookout for kids and animals in the streets…. Read More »
Misleading lawyer advertisements
Last week I stayed home a couple of days as I was sick. I watched a lot of daytime (local) television rather than cable as I wanted to see what the poor folks in hospitals or without cable saw from television advertising lawyers. To summarize: THEIR ADVERTISMENTS ARE MISLEADING ! One of the most… Read More »
Uninsured motorist coverage/why it’s a must
We’ve discussed this before; why do you need UM. Sadly another reminder in the Tampa Bay Times. A person was catastroically injured by a negligent county employee driver ( police officer) and because of soverign immunity her most basic needs can’t be met. As trajic as this case is, don’t be a burden to… Read More »
Jurors going to jail? It could happen
First, if you currently are on a jury and are reading this blog or other Internet information please stop immediately. You probably received an instruction from the judge you could not do any independent research or investigation. Your entire decision must be based on what you hear or see from the witness stand. However,… Read More »
red light running cameras
Has your community established red light cameras? Do you know if your vehicle in your name is “caught” running a red light you will receive a citation regardless if you were operating the vehicle. Recently a judge in Pasco County Florida ruled the red light camera citations were unconstitutional. The reasoning is sound. Under… Read More »
Posting bond for a friend?
What do you do if you get that dreaded phone call in the middle of the night, “I’ve been arrested, please post my bond, I’ll pay you back” You better know you can trust them! Did you know under Florida law once a cash bond is posted the money is automatically used for court… Read More »
