Sarasota/Bradenton Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Dealing with Florida Road Rage? How to Merge Safely

Car Accidents

OH MY GOD IS THIS IDIOT GOING TO HIT ME? Jodat: Off the Cuff In this video, Gary Jodat discusses the proper way to merge during high-stress and heavy traffic to avoid the dangers and consequences of Florida road rage. I’m driving and I’m sick of the lights and the traffic and just want to get…

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Arizona teen car accidents

Car Accidents

Teenagers have a higher rate of auto accidents than do people of other age groups in both Arizona and the rest of the U.S. According to experts, teenagers do not receive adequate training on safe driving techniques. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 18,521 drivers aged 19 or younger were involved in collisions in the…

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Are Your Children Safe at Summer Camp?

Florida Legal News

So are you thinking that you’re going to drop your kids off at summer camp and those camp counselors have all been thoroughly vetted and you have nothing to worry about? Think again! Releasing Counselors from Liability or Camp Negligence The direction many summer camp programs are taking is to ask parents to sign liability…

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Can You Be Exempt from Being Paid Overtime?

Employment Law

Under What Conditions Can You Be Exempt from Being Paid Overtime? One of the common ways that your employer may cheat you out of money is by classifying you as exempt in order to avoid paying you overtime and/or paying you for extra hours worked. They often do this on the basis of your job…

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Florida?

Divorce

Prenuptial Agreements:  What is Florida’s position? Prenuptial agreements were once viewed by the courts as threatening to the sanctity of marriage. However, they are now commonplace, and even widely enforced. Most U.S. states have enacted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, which standardizes the enforcement of premarital agreements across the nation. Fortunately for many Floridians, our…

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3 Ways to Deal with Harassing Phone Calls

Bankruptcy

Creditor Harassment: Three Ways to Deal with Harassing Phone Calls If you are experiencing creditor harassment by debt collectors, remember: The reason that they are calling is to talk to you. Whether or not you should actually talk to them will depend on whether or not you have anything to say to them. Generally, you should…

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Where’s Your Personal Injury Settlement during Divorce?

Divorce

For those who are able to receive a personal injury settlement, the feeling can be relieving. But what happens when this compensation is awarded when the victim is in the middle of, or about to undergo, divorce? In general, a personal injury settlement or award will be considered a personal asset – that is, not…

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Who is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident?

Car Accidents

Question: Who is Liable For an Auto Accident Caused By a Self-Driving Car? On February 24, 2014, in Mountain View, California, one of Google’s autonomous cars crashed into the side of a public transit bus. The car’s test driver, who by law must be in the front seat and ready to take the wheel, if…

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6 Stages of a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Florida

Car Accidents

If you have been in a truck accident and are thinking about filing a lawsuit against the driver or trucking company responsible for your injuries, here is a list of the various stages of Florida truck accidents lawsuit, so that you know what to expect. Stage #1 Contacting your Attorney regarding the Truck Accident When you…

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Your Best Defense Against Aggressive Driving

Car Accidents

Your Best Defense Against Aggressive Driving Tips to Avoid Auto Accidents in Sarasota Nobody expects to get involved in an auto accident when getting behind the wheel of the car. Unfortunately, you risk being involved in an auto accident in Sarasota every time you are on the road. Although most drivers practice safe driving techniques to…

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