When a traffic stop in Florida winds up leading to a charge of driving under the influence, you have a lot to lose, should that charge end with a conviction. Even first-time drunk driving offenders in Florida face serious penalties, and some of these penalties might...
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What are the signs of traumatic brain injuries in children?
Often, motor vehicle accidents affect every person in a family. If you had your kids in the car during a major accident, they have an increased risk of catastrophic injuries. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the head becomes jostled in a collision or because of...
What happens after a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from a car crash, slip and fall accident, and many other occurrences. While some head injuries are mild and cause no lasting ill effects, others can contribute to health issues for many years to come. Accordingly, it is...
How do crush injuries manifest?
Crush injuries are among some of the most brutal injuries that a person can receive in their lifetime. These injuries result from part of the body getting compacted, compressed or otherwise crushed between two or more heavy or large objects. What are the impacts of...
Can swapping price tags lead to shoplifting charges in Florida?
Many people mistakenly believe that messing with price tags on items in order to pay a lower price does not count as shoplifting. However, this is not true; such actions can have serious legal consequences. In Florida, swapping price tags and other similar actions can...
Premises liability and fall risks for older adults
Business owners, property managers, landlords and others have a basic duty to minimize safety hazards for visitors and residents. Damaged or obstructed walkways and stairs, poor lighting, loose carpeting, lack of handrails and slick floors are all examples of premises...
The costs of an unexpected Florida funeral
When you lose a loved one as a result of an unexpected accident, there are dozens of administrative tasks you suddenly need to deal with around your grief. One of the most pressing is the arrangement and costs of a funeral. Handling these costs immediately is...
What is life like after your DUI?
Getting a DUI is a big deal, and it makes sense to take the charges seriously from the offset. However, most people think about the short-term effects rather than looking at the lasting impacts. Both can have an equally devastating impact on a person's life after a...
How to tell when investigators are trying to gaslight you
You may have heard a lot of discussion about gaslighting in the news over the past few years. Merriam-Webster even chose "gaslighting" as its Word of the Year for 2022. What is gaslighting, and how might it come into play if you ever face questioning for a crime?...
Recognizing the long-term consequences of a brain injury
Brain injuries occur more frequently than most people believe and can be more devastating than you know. In 2020, there were more than 64,000 deaths connected to brain injuries. Recognizing the severity and the risks associated with brain injuries is important, but...
