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My attorney is ignoring me. How do I fix this issue (or help avoid it to begin with)?
We all know attorneys are busy people. But that is not an excuse to repeatedly ignore clients. One of the best ways to gauge whether or not a specific attorney is right for your case is by asking many types of questions during an initial consultation. Make sure you ask questions about their skills and [...]
Continue reading...Recent changes to Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Law
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to motor vehicle insurance. Thus, Florida requires its drivers to purchase $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection as part of their insurance package. Then, if an insured is an accident, they will receive money (if qualified) towards injuries no matter who is at fault. (This insurance usually is [...]
Continue reading...Do I Really Have a Slander Complaint?
Monday, May 7, 2012
Well, let’s examine what slander really is and compare it to some other similar types of legal complaints before we go any further. According to Merriam-Webster, slander is “to make a false spoken statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone”. Not to be confused with libel, which they define as “the [...]
Continue reading...Florida’s Safety Belt Law
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Many traffic fatalities and injuries could be prevented by properly wearing a seat belt. Florida has seat belt laws, like most other states, to help keep its citizens safer. The current seatbelt law became effective in 2009 (Florida State Statutes 316.614.) The newest legislation strengthens and improves the previous seat belt laws that were created [...]
Continue reading...Can bankruptcy get rid of my tax debt?
Saturday, April 21, 2012
SmithLaw is often asked this question during our bankruptcy consultations. Some income tax may be dischargeable during a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. (Other types of taxes are usually treated differently.) But specific rules govern what type of income tax debts can be discharged. The basics: Tax debts are all associated with specific years [...]
Continue reading...Pink Chickens?
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Yes, SmithLaw found out that pink chickens could soon be a reality in Florida. Governor Rick Scott recently signed a bill into law that allows for the artificial dyeing of animals. It will go into affect on July 1, 2012. If you are wondering why this is significant, besides funny colored chicks or bunnies, it [...]
Continue reading...Is it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Florida?
Monday, April 9, 2012
Yes, it is illegal to wear most kinds of headsets/headphones while driving in Florida. The Florida State Statutes address this issue in Title XXIII, Chapter 316. Statute 316.304 says this: “No person shall operate a vehicle while wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement [...]
Continue reading...The Neighborhood Watch in Sarasota and Manatee County
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Neighborhood watches were created to give neighborhoods an additional sense of security and to create a network to look out for each other within a community. They have been existence for many, many years. All of Florida’s counties and cities have different requirements for and definitions of neighborhood watches. Some counties have even added additional [...]
Continue reading...So, is it really illegal to drive barefoot in Florida?
Monday, April 2, 2012
How many of us have asked this question or been told by our parents that it is illegal to drive a car barefoot? Well, SmithLaw did a little investigation to find out if this is fact or urban legend. Common sense might tell you that wearing appropriate footwear is a good idea while driving. You [...]
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- Lunch Date with your Dog?
- The Castle Doctrine in Florida
- Stopped for a DUI? What are Your Options?
- Being harassed by debt collectors?
- A Primer on Florida’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Requirements
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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