The holidays are usually a happy time for most families, though not without the possibility of misfortune. A recent car crash here in Florida shows just how this time of year is not immune to sadness. What is worse, the accident may have been avoidable, as authorities...
Month: December 2018
Alimony payments could be affected by new tax laws in 2019
As the new year dawns, many people here in Florida and all around the country may be looking to end their marriage. It is often a time for self-reflection and some may find that their current relationship is not one they wish to continue. However, those looking to...
Motor vehicle accidents: Florida crash results in injuries
It is never a convenient time or place to be involved in a crash. While some victims of crashes may walk away uninjured, other victims are not as lucky. Many suffer serious injuries or death in motor vehicle accidents. When an accident occurs as a result of another...
Safety tips for Florida bicycle commuters
You have many great reasons to commute by bike, including health benefits, saving gas money and reducing your carbon footprint. Not to mention that cycling is just plain fun. Unfortunately, the roads can be a little dangerous for Florida cyclists. A collision with a...
Motorcyclists are safer in states with tougher cell phone laws
Distracted driving is widely known to cause traffic accidents and fatalities. While publicity campaigns and stricter laws have aimed to address the problem, about nine people are killed and more than a thousand are injured each day as a result of distracted driving....
Pedestrian safety in Florida
Florida consistently leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities. In 2017 alone, of 3,174 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, more than 600 were pedestrians. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the occurrence of pedestrian deaths has been rising...
Art collection at center of high-asset divorce
Protecting one's assets during a divorce can be a challenge. While many Florida spouses simply want a fair division of assets, when their definitions of fair do not match, they may expect a drawn-out legal battle. Unless a couple can arrive at a settlement about how...
A brain injury may have delayed symptoms
Among the many potential injuries a Florida resident could suffer in a car accident, an injury to the brain may be among the most terrifying because there is no way to predict the outcome. A brain injury may not even reveal symptoms for days after the...
Motor vehicle accidents: The grave consequences of drunk driving
Recently, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released a statement announcing the death of an employee who worked as a bailiff. The woman died as the result of injuries sustained in an accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her two teenage children without their...
Distracted driving tips
The worst part of any commute is contending with the rest of the drivers around you. You have to keep your wits about you and focus on what you're doing or else you might end up in a car accident you can't afford.Florida's problems with distracted drivers are...