I was in a bicycle accident in Florida. Can I sue? Yes, if you are riding a bicycle in the state of Florida and you’re in an accident, you can sue. Florida law states that cyclists are treated as motorists while they’re riding their bicycles on the road in the state of Florida. Therefore, you…
What is child neglect?
Child neglect essentially is the omission of a caregiver to give a child the proper amount of supervision, physical care and/or mental health. That could include a child not being provided with the proper amount of food, water, shelter, clothing and/or medical care should the child be hurt.
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, SCHOOL IS IN SESSION! WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A DRIVER WHEN A SCHOOL BUS IS STOPPING? I am frequently asked by client’s what are their duties as a driver when a school bus is stopped on the road. First and foremost, as you are approaching the scene, you…
Should I contest an accident related citation in my Florida auto accident case? Generally the answer is yes, but at first I would suggest you contact an attorney to talk to you about what may or may not happen at a hearing regarding your traffic citation. The situation is going to depend on if you…
How is the actual value of a car determined in a Florida auto accident case? You are entitled to recover the fair market value of your vehicle, and it’s as known as the actual cash value of your vehicle. There are a number of factors that can play a part into determining what that number…
Are there parties other than the at fault driver against whom I can take legal action in a Florida auto accident case? Well, it’s going to depend on the situation, but the answer is, yes. There are other parties that you could look to to recover damages for, for the injuries you received, other than…
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My child was injured or killed while riding his bicycle in Florida. What are our rights? If tragically your child was injured or killed while riding his bicycle in Florida, you do have rights. You have the same rights as if your child were in a car and he were killed in Florida. You can…
What should I tell the doctor? Honesty is the best policy. You should tell them everything, how the accident actually occurred. You should tell them where you were sitting, where you are hurting, if you were restrained in a vehicle. You should also tell them about any prior accidents that you had, and if you’ve…
Family Law, Uncategorized Who has a duty to report suspected child neglect and abuse in Florida? Any person who knows or has reason to know that a child has been neglected has a duty to report it under Florida law. In Florida there are over 40 specific professionals that are mentioned in the Florida…
