For a long time, Floridians have known the drill when hurricane season hits—boarding up windows, stocking up on supplies, and ensuring we have enough bottled water to ride out the storm. But when a major hurricane looms, there’s more to consider than physical preparation. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve...
Changes to Florida Laws as of January 1, 2024
Welcome to 2024. As we usher in the new year, it's essential to stay informed about the latest laws that will come into effect in Florida on January 1, 2024. These laws, passed by the Florida Legislature in 2023, aim to address various aspects of public safety, protection, and...
Holiday Cheers And Holiday Tears: Tips To Avoid Being Hooked By Online Scams
What a wonderful time of year. Sadly along with the holiday spirit that we look forward to all year, comes a huge spike in online scams. 'I never fall for this, ' I downloaded a security app' are common refrains but online scams remind me of Whack-A-Mole: Just when we...
HAD AN ACCIDENT? KNOW THE WHY, HOW AND HOW BEFORE HIRING AN ATTORNEY
With billboard ads on every Florida road and TV ads running every 10 minutes, figuring out if you need an accident lawyer, finding the right one, and figuring out how much it will cost can be purr-fectly confusing. After 40 years and thousands of clients, we've tried to answer these...
NURSING HOME AND ALF NEGLECT AND ABUSE: YOUR RIGHTS (AND COVID19 LITIGATION UPDATES)
Note: See important Covid-19 update below. You or your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or by an aide from a Home Health Agency. Do you know what your rights are? Here are the basics of what you...
VIRTUAL HEARINGS DURING COVID19: TIPS TO GET YOU READY
COVID-19 has changed the way we work and live in unexpected ways and the legal system is no different. Although it varies widely from state to state, many jurisdictions are now holding hearings virtually, using video or telephone conferencing. If you have a phone or conference call hearing scheduled, we...
5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FILING A LAWSUIT
If you’re like most people, filing a lawsuit sounds pretty scary. It conjures images of solemn judges, dark-paneled courtrooms, fancy lawyers, witnesses — and legal bills, so many legal bills. It doesn’t have to be. 5 important facts to consider when you’ve been in an accident, you've been hurt at...
BEWARE CORONAVIRUS SCAMS AND CONS
(Updated 9/23/2020) Cases are being reported of scammers taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We want to help protect our clients, their families and their businesses from hucksters trying to profit off a national crisis. SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS The FCC has received reports of scams and hoaxes...
Understanding Florida Law on Wage Garnishment
If you owe substantial amounts of money to a creditor, you may be facing a potential wage garnishment. Some people mistakenly believe that if their wages are garnished, they will be left with virtually nothing to sustain themselves financially. That is not the case. Wage Garnishment Defined The United States...
Putting Your Life Back Together after Bankruptcy
Many individuals who are considering bankruptcy have specific questions about the process and the ways it will solve their financial problems before the actually take the steps to file a bankruptcy petition. The majority of these issues are likely of primary concern to people who are thinking about filing for...