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Yearly Archives: 2021

An insurer may not have your best interests in mind after a crash

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Motor vehicle insurance is an important responsibility that Florida drivers must maintain when they own cars, trucks, and other automobiles. A motor vehicle insurance policy protects a driver from claims if they are involved in accidents and may compensate them if they are harmed in collisions. Though automobile insurance can provide victims with financial… Read More »

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Polk County multi-vehicle crash kills one

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Wrong-way driving appears to have caused a collision of a passenger car with two semi-trucks in Lakeland last Friday. The multi-vehicle accident occurred just after 7 a.m. on U.S. Highway 98, north of Lakeland Acres Road. Aaron Michael Russ, 28, was headed southbound on U.S. Highway 98 when he drifted into the northbound lanes,… Read More »

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Common divorce mediation myths dispelled

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Florida residents have seen the scene play out on television often enough- a divorcing couple acting as adversaries towards one another and fighting over every last aspect of their divorce. Divorce is portrayed as a high stakes game of poker, and everything is up for grabs. In reality, though, divorce does not have to… Read More »

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Dog bites can be serious

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Many Lakeland area residents own a dog. These dogs are not just pets, they’re members of the family for many people. Most of the time dogs are happy and well-socialized but occasionally a dog can be dangerous. If a person is bit by a dog, there can be many serious injuries and emotional trauma… Read More »

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When can an existing child support order be modified?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Child support is essential to making sure a child has the financial support that they need to live a healthy, well-rounded life. However, a parent’s life can change warranting a modification of an existing child support order. Either the paying parent or the receiving parent can request a review of an existing support order… Read More »

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How can I establish paternity in Florida?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Families in Lakeland come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes a child is born to unmarried parents who later break up. When this happens, if the child’s mother wants to pursue child support or if the child’s father wants to pursue visitation or custody rights, paternity needs to be established. Two ways unmarried parents… Read More »

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Truckers may be especially prone to drowsy driving

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

It is not unusual to see semi-trucks in Lakeland, especially Publix trucks and Amazon trucks. Those who drive semi-trucks provide a valuable service that is essential to the economy not just in Florida, but across the nation. However, semi-truck drivers are prone to drowsy driving, which could lead to a catastrophic truck accident. What… Read More »

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Understanding Florida parenting plans

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

The goal of a parenting plan is to ensure children have frequent and consistent contact with both parents after they divorce. In Florida, a parenting plan is required for all parents who are going through the divorce process. Parents have a duty to act in a manner that promotes the welfare of their children… Read More »

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Here’s how to develop a divorce negotiation strategy

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Although most divorces seem highly contentious, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of them settle before going to trial. That means the parties somehow find a way to work together to hash out a resolution that works for both of them. One reason this approach is appealing is that it… Read More »

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Driving while drowsy can be negligence

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

After decades of awareness campaigns, police crackdowns and increased penalties, most Florida drivers today are familiar with the dangers of driving while drunk. Similarly, many drivers are at least vaguely aware of the hazards of driving while distracted by smartphones and other devices. But many drivers fail to consider the dangers of driving while… Read More »

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