When Your Future Hangs in the Balance: Understanding DUI Impact on Military and Security Careers Have you dreamed of serving your country in the military or securing a position that requires security clearance, only to find yourself facing DUI charges? You’re not alone, and your dreams aren’t necessarily over. A DUI conviction in Florida can …
When Every Minute Counts: Understanding Your Options After a Minor Crash You’ve just been in a fender bender on Tamiami Trail, and now you’re sitting in your car wondering if you really need to wait for police to arrive. The good news is that Florida law allows drivers to self-report minor crashes that don’t meet …
Yes, You Can Save 18% on Your Traffic Ticket – But There’s a Catch Getting pulled over on US-41 or anywhere in Sarasota can turn your day upside down, but here’s some good news: Florida law allows you to reduce your traffic citation fine by 18% if you take a driver improvement course. The catch? …
3,256 DUI Citations: Why Hillsborough County’s Numbers Matter to Your Case With 3,256 DUI citations issued in Hillsborough County, Tampa drivers face one of Florida’s most aggressive DUI enforcement environments. If you’ve been pulled over after a night out in Ybor City or leaving a Lightning game downtown, you’re not alone—but the stakes couldn’t be …
The Clock Is Ticking: Understanding Florida Traffic Citations That traffic ticket sitting on your kitchen counter might seem like a minor annoyance, but ignoring it could lead to serious consequences including an indefinite license suspension and mounting financial penalties. Every year, thousands of Florida drivers discover too late that unpaid traffic citations don’t simply disappear—they …
The Costly Mistake That Could Cut Your PIP Benefits by 75% Picture this: you’re driving through downtown Sarasota when another driver runs a red light and slams into your vehicle. You feel shaken but not severely injured, so you decide to "tough it out" and see if the pain goes away on its own. Two …
When Paradise Turns Into Legal Trouble: Out-of-State DUI Arrests Getting arrested for DUI while visiting Florida can transform your vacation or business trip into a legal nightmare that follows you home. If you’re an out-of-state driver facing DUI charges in Sarasota, you’re confronting a complex web of interstate laws, mandatory court appearances, and potential license …
The Shocking Truth About PIP Coverage and Commercial Vehicle Accidents If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident, you might assume your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance will cover your medical bills just like any other vehicle accident. Unfortunately, Florida’s no-fault insurance laws contain a significant exception that could leave you facing mounting medical expenses …
Hurricane Evacuations and Car Crashes: Critical Steps Every Driver Should Know Picture this: You’re evacuating Tampa as a Category 4 hurricane approaches, stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-275, when suddenly the car ahead slams on its brakes in the torrential rain. The collision that follows isn’t just another fender-bender—it’s a complex legal situation that unfolds …
Major Changes to Florida’s Negligence Laws: What Every Semi-Truck Accident Victim Needs to Know If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident in Sarasota and worry that being partially at fault might eliminate your right to compensation, you need to understand Florida’s recent dramatic shift in negligence laws. On March 24, 2023, Florida transformed from …
The Law Place asked law students across the nation to consider the legal heroes who inspire them. Students from all backgrounds wrote in and described the impact of a wide range of legal influences, from teachers to family members and rising stars of the legal community. However, DeAndré Keené Bell II’s essay stood out. DeAndré …
The $2,500 Law School Scholarship from The Law Place is all about honoring the heroes who inspire students to become attorneys. For University of Florida graduate Andrew Van Ness, that hero is Professor Samuel Stafford. A Judicial Hearing Officer and professor for many years, Stafford helped ignite Van Ness’ passion for civil liberties. Why Van …
Sustaining a spinal cord injury after an accident can often be life-changing as these injuries are often permanent as victims rarely fully recover from them. These injuries can be sustained from slip and fall accidents as well as motor vehicle accidents and often involve more than one party being injured. According to The Miami Project …
Car accident injuries vary depending on the circumstances and factors surrounding each individual case – from whiplash and broken bones to knee injuries and leg injuries. The aftermath of a car accident can be very painful and expensive. If you are suffering from leg pain following a car accident, then you should consider working with …
Many Americans today do not realize that stepping into their vehicle is one of the riskiest things that they do each and every day. This is due to the likelihood of a car accident, especially when you consider that not all car accident injuries seem as severe as they might be. If you are experiencing …
Most people associate the consequences of a Florida car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice case, or any other personal injury accident with only the actual physical injuries. These people fail to consider the emotional distress this level of trauma causes to most accident victims. In truth, many people who suffer a severe enough bodily …
When filing a car accident claim, the claimant may be entitled to claim damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages are awarded to car accident victims who have suffered from physical pain and mental trauma as a result of their accident. Before filing a claim, it’s highly recommended …
A car accident report is an important piece of information in regard to a car accident that has happened. Police officers have the responsibility of filling out the document when they arrive at the scene of an accident. The police report is then sent to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV). If you were …
Cutting someone off in traffic can happen regularly in the State of Florida and, in some cases, can be completely accidental. However, they can still cause serious injuries and property damage to the drivers involved. If you’ve caused a car accident by cutting someone off, you’ll likely be wondering what you need to do at …
Accident victims typically face many expenses that cause them undue stress. If you or a loved one has suffered an accident, you may be facing mounting medical bills, property damage, and more. The last thing you need is a greedy law firm to take what little money you have left. If you have suffered an …
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