George Zimmerman continues to make headlines in Florida and across the nation. According to a recent article published by Fox News, the Seminole County Sheriff's office confirmed that George Zimmerman was arrested Monday, November 18th, when deputies responded to the report of a disturbance in Topfield Court near Apopka....
PIP Auto Insurance on the Chopping Block
All drivers in Florida are required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) as part of any automobile insurance policy. Instead of going through the court system, these policies are meant to pay medical bills quickly. Yet the Florida system appears to have multiple problems with fraud, and the Florida...
Property Owners Liable For Injury Due to Lack of Good Repair of Premises
Property owners have certain responsibilities to people who visit their property. This is especially true for commercial property where the general public is invited in to do business. If the commercial property owner does not keep the parking lot and sidewalks even and in good repair, a visitor or employee...
Gable Bike Day Promotes Bicycling and Safety
Bicycling is a fun and healthy activity. It is also great transportation with a low carbon footprint. There are cities and towns across America who promote bicycling to reduce petroleum fuel usage and stay fit as a whole community. The State of Florida established the Conserve by Bicycle Program administered...
Bicycle Safety Precautions Worthwhile, But Accidents Happen
Bicycles are an inexpensive and healthy way to get around. Some people bicycle for relaxation, while others bicycle for competition; and many simply bike for fun. In south Florida, the nice weather allows for bicycling year round, but bicyclists must still be aware of others on the road. Safety precautions...
Tasers Do Not Always Equal Non-Lethal Force
Complaints about the use of deadly force by law enforcement led to a revolution in halting suspects. In addition to a firearm, most police forces across the country require officers to carry a Taser. Now there is an outcry to review Taser policy after a number of recent deaths have...
Time on the Football Field Can Lead to Time in Court
While Baseball is considered the American pastime, football has taken the dominant role in American sports. During each play, the offense marches its way down the field to score, while the defense throws up blocks to stop them, and all the while players grapple with each other on the modern...
Medical Arbitration Clauses Must Follow Florida Law
Arbitration agreements can be useful to finding quicker resolutions to some disputes. However, over the years the process has morphed from a tool that parties honestly agree to use into a one-sided attempt to limit rights of consumers. Now these clauses are showing up in the healthcare area. The Florida...
Big Businesses Trying to Reduce Awards in Florida Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Slip and falls are common lawsuits filed against grocery stores and other businesses. Damages in these types of suits can actually be very high, because many are severely hurt as a result. Now some big businesses are lobbying state lawmakers and Governor Rick Scott to cut awards in these types...
Boating Accident Law in Florida
Many people are familiar with the laws pertaining to operating a car and car accidents. They know that they must be sober while operating the car, that they need to obey speed limits, and that they should not leave the scene of an accident before police arrive. Many people, with...