When a Florida law enforcement officer makes a traffic stop and winds up charging you with driving under the influence, quite a bit hangs in the balance. If that charge leads to a conviction, you may face serious repercussions that might impact your personal life,...
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2 catastrophic injuries that may result from a crash
Car accident crashes in Florida have continued to rise. Regardless of the reasons behind them, some people walk away without a scratch, while others may face a lengthy recovery. Injuries sustained from a car accident may rise to a catastrophic level. This means that...
When is jail time mandatory after a Florida DUI?
A Florida conviction for driving under the influence brings with it some hefty penalties. You may have to pay as much as several thousand dollars in fines and fees, and you may also face probation requirements and community service obligations, among other possible...
Does bankruptcy ruin future creditworthiness?
Having excessive debt is not an issue that affects only a small few. In fact, numerous people in Florida and other parts of the country struggle with their financial matters because they have a considerable debt balance hanging over them. These liabilities may have...
Florida car accident claims life after driver ejected
The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can seem unfathomable to many people. Unfortunately, a serious car accident could quickly claim someone’s life, and this event happens on the roadways across the country every day. It is likely the families affected by...
Living with ulcerative colitis could qualify someone for SSDI
Disabling conditions show themselves in different ways. Even if some Florida residents are diagnosed with the same condition, the severity of the condition and the symptoms it presents can differ from case to case. As a result, someone with ulcerative colitis could...
Can I disinherit my child?
While it may be true that parents love all their children equally, it is also true that as children grow into adults, it may be harder for parents to get along with them. In some cases, the physical and emotional distance between parents and children can play an...
Aggravated assault charge results after driver brandishes gun
It is not unusual for a news story to sound unbelievable or outrageous upon first hearing. In many cases, all of the details about the event have yet to come to light, and the few details available can make a situation sound much worse than it actually was. In...
Age can play a part in divorce in various ways
Times of transition can happen at any age in life. Some people may think that certain ages have milestone moments associated with them, and while that is true to some extent, married Florida residents could find themselves facing divorce at any age. In fact, age can...
Loud noises have disabling effects on many veterans
Serving one’s country is a point of pride for many servicemembers in Florida and across the United States. Unfortunately, individuals in all branches of the military suffer in ways that most civilians cannot imagine, both physically and mentally. In fact, it is not...
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