If you are facing underage drunk driving charges, or your child is in this position, you need to understand what is at stake and prepare accordingly. Every case is different and a host of factors can influence the outcome of a DUI case. Each year, many young drivers...
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Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
Teenage drivers flooding Florida’s roadways during the summertime mean danger for all motorists, and when teenage passengers are present in a teen driver’s vehicle, the stakes are even higher. Research shows that the mere presence of a teenage passenger raises...
Drug paraphernalia charges in Florida
If you are facing charges related to the possession, use, sale or manufacturing of drug paraphernalia, you need to immediately review your options and understand what is at stake. These charges could turn your life upside down, shattering your reputation and resulting...
What kind of emergency care is needed for spinal cord injuries?
As explained by the Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury can cause serious effects all over the body. Even seemingly minor damage can cause lasting pain and discomfort, or lead to deficits in mobility. When it comes to severe damage, emergency medical treatment is a...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
Very few people anticipate driving drunk after a fun night with friends or family. Unfortunately, it is very easy to over-indulge and find yourself charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in this situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
When negligent security leads to violent attacks on properties
As Florida and the rest of the country regain some sense of normalcy more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, travel, once again, has been embraced by an increasing number of people. Business travelers and tourists have slowly trickled into the region’s hotels,...
Statistics on distracted driving crashes
If you drive, ride a bike or even walk near traffic, distracted drivers pose a serious threat to your safety. When distracted drivers collide with others, these crashes sometimes result in serious injuries or even prove fatal. Distracted driving accident victims...
How does a TBI affect you in the long term?
A traumatic brain injury can trigger a lifetime of challenges that may not manifest right away. It could be months or even years before you make the correlation between discomforting symptoms and your accident. Knowing some of the ways that a TBI could impact your...
Florida saw 50,000+ work zone crashes between 2015 and 2019
You may feel annoyed when you encounter road construction in Florida, but these work zones are often more than a nuisance. These construction zones create numerous crash hazards and are the sites of thousands of car crashes each year. Many of these construction zone...
What is the presumption of innocence?
You have many rights when you face a criminal charge. You probably know about your civil rights, including the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. At the heart of the criminal justice system is another right: the presumption of innocence. According to...