Last fall, the Eleventh Circuit finally overturned 100 years of legal precedent in Franza v. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (the last stop before the US Supreme Court) refused to follow a case out of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
We are all familiar with the rules of the road on land. It’s that handbook you get in driver’s education. However, I am surprised to discover how many boaters are not familiar with the rules of the road on the water. Just like all drivers on land must abide by
Understanding Motorcycle Law in Florida Florida is a beautiful state for motorcycle riding. The weather is clear most of the year, making it ideal for bikers. You can ride from Key West to the Panhandle and experience everything from stunning shorelines to lush green farms. However, it’s important to understand
Personal Injury Protection is a niche area of law. The majority of a PIP attorney’s legal work consists of interpreting and evaluating Florida Statutes Section 627.736. Motions, pleadings, hearings, depositions, and the like consume the time and attention of both attorneys and legal staff. It is important to remember that
Social Security is a federal program that provides financial benefits to retired or disabled individuals. This program was set up by the federal government and is required for all workers to earn an income. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for an individual when they reach
For more than 30 years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has not updated minimum insurance requirements for trucks and buses. Congress passed the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 which requires that general freight carriers have minimum insurance coverage of only $750,000. With the rise of medical costs, $750,000
If you receive a denial from Social Security you may be asking yourself what’s next? There are two different types of denials that the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses. The first is a technical denial. This means you don’t meet the technical requirements to qualify for Social Security disability (SSD)
I can’t believe I have been practicing law for 25 years! Over that time I have learned a lot about the legal profession. But as much as I know about how to deal with a legal question, my real education was in how to deal with people. I have learned
Approximately 1 in 4 Americans between the ages of 25 and 54 are not working. This includes those individuals who are unable to work as well as those who are actively looking for work but unable to find a job. If you happen to fall into the unable to work
Auto insurance policies cover different people in different ways. So, when you ask who an auto insurance policy covers it depends on which insurance you’re talking about. Each car involved in an accident is going to have a different level of insurance. There are a lot of segments that go along with
