Drunk driving is a problem everywhere, not just in Florida. However, this is our home, so those are the stats we will focus on. According to the FLHSMV, there were 5,111 alcohol confirmed crashes across The Sunshine State in 2021. 369 of those incidents were fatal and responsible for 407 …

What are the different types of association meetings? How do you know what type of meeting to have? Community associations have board meetings and member meetings; knowing the difference and scheduling the right meeting is critical. Board Meetings for Community Associations At board meetings, the board of trustees conducts its …

An “ambulance chaser” is a lawyer or law firm that aggressively solicits clients who have been involved in accidents or injured, typically by showing up at the scene of the accident or contacting the victim or their family shortly after the accident has occurred. This term is frequently associated with …

An accident scammer is a person or group who fabricates or exaggerates an accident in order to file a false personal injury claim. Accident scammers can operate alone or in groups, and they can prey on unsuspecting drivers, pedestrians, or businesses. Accident scams include the following: Staged accidents occur when …

Airbags are designed to keep passengers safe, but that’s not always the case. While it’s true that these implements save lives, they can also fail or cause serious bodily injury. If you have a defective airbag or your vehicle’s airbags […] …

People drive all kinds of cars in Sarasota. Therefore, it should come as no surprise when you see Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge vehicles on Washington Boulevard. Of course, there are tons of other options too. However, today’s focus is on one particular brand, Subaru. Do you own one of these …

Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is a component of an auto insurance policy that provides coverage for you, the policyholder, when you are involved in an accident with someone who does not have insurance. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is an addition to your auto insurance policy that protects you, the …

For most drivers in Bradenton, using turn signals is second nature. It’s something that motorists do naturally, without thinking twice about it. However, any sort of distraction that interrupts this muscle memory can lead to missing that turn signal without even realizing it. Distracted minds not actively thinking about signaling …

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. These can range from natural disasters and violent crimes to military combat, sexual or physical assault, or any other situation involving the potential risk of death …

An emotional injury is a psychological harm caused by trauma or a distressing event or experience. It may include mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other emotional and psychological problems which adversely affect someone’s mental and emotional well-being. Emotional injuries can be caused by a …

Users of social media products like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube/Google began filing lawsuits against social media companies last summer because social media addiction has caused a mental health crisis among our youth. Our Social Media Litigation Team, led by Joseph VanZandt, is honored to stand with brave …

A comprehensive SEO plan for a law firm includes many components. It could involve a content marketing plan, technical optimizations, and local SEO activities. Citations and listings on local directories are a key part of the latter. Citations are listings for your law firm across the web. They can …