Yearly Archives: 2021
Should you accept insurance companies’ offer after car accidents?
Many Florida car accidents will only result in minor damage and/or minor injuries, but even those accidents can create inconveniences that people would rather not deal with if they can avoid it. However, many car accidents do result in significant damage to the vehicles and people can suffer significant injuries as well. These injuries… Read More »
What happens when teen drivers are distracted
Distracted driving is anything the driver does besides driving when they are behind the wheel of the car. Whether it is eating a sandwich, brushing hair, adjusting mirrors, texting, or picking out music to play, these are all forms of distraction that can raise the chance of causing an accident. Teenage drivers are more… Read More »
Auto accident dangers rising for Floridians in wheelchairs
Auto accidents can happen at any time in Florida with people suffering catastrophic injuries and death. While anyone who takes to the road in any capacity is vulnerable, some are at greater risk than others. This includes children, the elderly and handicapped people. Due to the lack of protection pedestrians have, an auto-pedestrian accident… Read More »
What to expect after a car accident
Accidents can happen in a split second, but the aftereffects, in terms of injury trauma, healing, rehabilitation, or coping with loss, can last a lifetime. Florida drivers should be aware of what steps to take after the accident has occurred, as well as what laws are in place that will determine the outcome of… Read More »
Tips on celebrating the holidays following a divorce
The holiday season is here in Lakeland, but if it is your first holiday as a divorced parent you may have some confusion and concerns about what to expect. Your divorce decree may spell out which holidays you will have your child in your care. Even with these plans already in place, you and… Read More »
Is your spouse hiding assets from you?
Divorce’s property division process can have tremendous implications for your financial future. That’s why it’s important that you’re diligent in preparing for settlement discussions on this topic, keeping in mind that there’s always the potential for litigation. Part of that preparation is ensuring that all marital assets are included in the property division process…. Read More »
Eighteen-year-old arrested after leaving scene of fatal accident
One of the crucial problems in assessing liability for pedestrian accidents is the fact that the vehicle driver frequently leaves the scene of the accident and travels far enough that arrest and identification are often very difficult. The opposite outcome occurred after a fatal accident at the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and Sawyer… Read More »
Is it possible to shield children from the effects of divorce?
We tend to think of children as being more resilient than adults, but when it comes to divorce, the age of the child when the split happens will create differing levels of stress and trauma. Divorce affects more than one million children in the United States each year. It is useful to have tips… Read More »
Liability for dog attacks
Anyone who owns a dog knows that they are a major source of happiness and companionship. However, sometimes an unexpected occurrence can cause even the friendliest dog to bite or attack someone. Florida is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bite law. This means that if a dog injures another person… Read More »
What options for divorce do I have in Florida?
When a married couple from the Sunshine State decides they cannot stay together, the path they are taking will influence the rest of their lives and, if they have a family, their children’s lives too. For residents of Lakeland and surrounding areas, understanding the process of separation and divorce does not make it feel… Read More »