Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole Legal Blog

Most people who walk in the vicinity of traffic realize that they face potential risks. However, most of them also probably assume that drivers will take extra care when pedestrians are nearby. That is typically true, but unfortunately, accidents involving pedestrians happen all too often. One Florida woman recently lost her life in a pedestrian accident after a driver fled the scene of a prior accident.

Authorities say the incident happened on a recent afternoon when a young man driving his sedan struck a car at an intersection. He allegedly left the scene of that crash and ran a red light before hitting another car. Police say that his car then hit a woman using a crosswalk. She died at the scene of the accident and her identity hasn't been released.

Floridians and those visiting the state love to cool down with a day on the water. In fact, with over 950,000 registered vessels, Florida is the boating capital of the U.S.

New data shows that the number of boating accidents in Florida waters fell 18 percent from 2018 to 2017, but they were still the highest in the country. Most boating accidents are preventable, and talking safety precautions could save your life.

No one ever expects to be in a car accident. Sometimes bad weather, road construction, erratic driving and other factors lead to an accident. Car insurance provides the necessary protection and financial resources to deal with the aftermath.

But some drivers in Florida and other states choose to break the law and drive without insurance. It’s a terrible gamble that puts other motorists at risk. If you’re involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver, your insurance will provide most of the coverage. However, it may be a complex and difficult process to receive adequate compensation from the other driver.

When someone is accused of a crime relating to sexual assault, it is an extremely serious matter. Those convicted of sex crimes in Florida may face prison time, significant fines and be placed on the sex offender registry, which can inhibit a person's ability to get a job. It is crucial that those facing these kinds of accusations have a thorough defense in court. This can be seen in the case of a former University of Florida student who recently pleaded guilty to distributing a child sex video.

The 22-year-old man is alleged to have sent a video that depicted sexual abuse of a baby to an online group he frequented. Authorities say that the man participated in online chats in a public chat group where he discussed trading child pornography with other users. After the man allegedly sent the video at the center of the case, authorities obtained a warrant to search his home. They claim that the man had almost 3,000 images of child sex abuse on his cellphone.