St. Petersburg Legal Blog
Behind on your mortgage? You still have options
When you miss a payment on your credit card, you can expect to pay an extra fee on your next payment. If you miss a mortgage payment, catching up is not always that easy. In addition to assessing late fees, many mortgage lenders expect you to pay the full amount of...
Can migraine sufferers apply for Social Security disability?
Any Florida resident who suffers from migraines knows just how debilitating these headaches can be. To some, it may even seem unfitting to refer to them simply as headaches because they can cause nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sounds, and almost paralyzing...
5 common paths to bankruptcy
It doesn’t take the unprecedented shutting down of the world’s economy to send some family budgets spiraling. In fact, you may have many days when you fear that a single setback may upend your budget and leave you with an uncertain future. Will you lose your home?...
Unrealistic feelings prevent many from using bankruptcy
Having money problems can trigger a domino effect in anyone’s life. When something as significant as finances starts to create issues, numerous other aspects seem to get out of hand as well. In many cases, Florida residents may have trouble getting their financial...
Road safety questioned in fatal Florida car accident
Drivers are often required to navigate a variety of different road hazards. While bad weather and construction cannot be prevented, it is sometimes necessary to take action to make repairs when there are known safety concerns in a particular area of an interstate....
Effective ways to manage credit card balances
One of the most common sources of debt for many Florida consumers is credit card use. Many rely on them for daily purchases, and others also view their cards as a type of emergency fund. With regular payments in the full amount, some are able to stay on top of their...
What can be renegotiated in my mortgage to avoid foreclosure?
Just because your lender has begun foreclosure proceedings, it does not mean you are going to lose the house. Often, banks would rather work with you to renegotiate your mortgage rather than go through the time, expense and risk of foreclosing on your home and selling...
Fatal motorcycle accident may involve driver inattention
As fun as riding on a motorcycle can be, it is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. Even when motorcycle drivers and their passengers follow traffic laws, they may be at the mercy of other motorists they encounter. A recent motorcycle accident here in...
Cluttered floors and walkways can cause personal injury
Visitors and residents in the state of Florida are privileged to have many shopping and dining options thanks to the multitude of wonderful stores, shops and restaurants here. It goes without saying that no person expects to be injured while visiting one of these...
Understanding your VA benefits
Many Florida residents have served the United States as members of the armed forces. Sadly, tens of thousands of veterans currently live with adverse health conditions directly related to their military service. VA benefits help veterans meet their health care needs...
