While Florida requires all motorists to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance to cover their own damages after a car accident, there are instances when the car accident is really not your fault. If you sustained injuries because of another drive...
Well, that time of year is finally upon us. Soon, little ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and more will be going from door to door. But, of course, these monsters won't be real. Instead, they are children dressed up in costumes for Halloween, and they will b...
The (ADA) or Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990 and was created to provide comprehensive rights protection to those with disabilities. A disability, as defined by the ADA, is any “mental or physical impairment that substantially limit...
People living and working in Fort Meyers and Englewood are always protected by a legal concept known as premises liability. This means that whether you are visiting someone’s home, going to some place for work, or even visiting a restaurant, shoppin...
Residents of Punta Gorda and other parts of SW Florida have had the privilege to enjoy the milder weather of this state and its year-round warm temperatures. For motorcycle enthusiasts, in particular, this means that there’s no requirement for seaso...
Considering the warm weather that Florida experiences year round, with no ice forming in the water, it’s no surprise that some Venice and Port Charlotte residents would take advantage of this environmental bounty and invest in pleasure craft, like b...
What is homeowners insurance, and what kinds of property can be covered after storm damage? Residential property policies in Florida vary depending upon your living situation. Different policies exist for single-family homes, condominiums, townho...
In Florida, workers’ comp covers a contractor’s employees as long as certain conditions are met as an independent contractor. Florida defines an independent contractor as one who pays their own business and travel expenses, provides their own to...
When it comes to bicycle and pedestrian safety in SW Florida, it is a priority of the Florida Department of Transportation. Their goal is to hit zero traffic fatalities. To reach this goal, officials are doing everything possible to ensure safet...
It can be truly devastating when you lose a loved one because of a medical error that could have been prevented. When this happens, people often seek the counsel of experienced attorneys who know how to navigate Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. What...
Although Florida has no-fault laws that require motorists’ Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance to cover their damages, you still need to prove to your insurance provider that you deserve a certain amount of compensation for the injuries you s...
1 in 4 adults in Florida have some type of disability that often prevents them from working and earning to their full potential. If you or someone you love was recently injured or developed a disability, you may be confused between supplemental secur...
Most people who work in Sarasota, Punta Gorda, North Port, or other Southwest Florida areas think of workplace injuries that require workers comp as purely “physical” incidents. An example is someone getting electrocuted due to exposed wiring at a co...
While dramatic road rage incidents might make Florida news, the average aggressive driver does not. Aggressive driving is a sort of cognitively distracted driving, as one allows their emotions to affect how they approach their actions on the road. Th...
Anyone living and working in North Port or Englewood knows that accidents can happen anywhere. Whether it’s at work, at home, or even other activities, such as shopping at a mall or visiting an amusement park. One of the most common types of injuries...
Distracted driving has always been a problem in SW Florida, but it really became a pressing issue with the incorporation of smartphones, GPS, tablets, and other electronics into day to day lives. In a recent study, it was found that 90% of Florida dr...
If you live and work in Sarasota, Punta Gorda, North Port, or any other areas in Southwest Florida, you work with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that gainfully employed labor means injury protection. For Florida employees, that means work...
Fort Myers, Florida has beautiful weather allowing tourists and locals a lot of time on the water. When fun is on your mind, the last thing you think about is getting injured while jet skiing or boating. However, hundreds of people are injured in th...
