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Stories of serious and life altering injuries have led more and more people to avoid the kind of driveway and street fireworks that were once a popular experience for families and neighborhoods. Now, the question families are asking is “where is the best fireworks show in the area and what time does it start?”

Around this time of year, accident victims have a good reason to wonder about the taxability of lost wages, along with any settlements they have been given for the recovery of injuries, damages, medical expenses, and the loss of earning potential. Here are some answers that might help.

Chances are, in an accident where your car is totaled or, at the very least, significantly damaged, you will be shaken. Those kinds of accidents take a toll on both drivers and passengers. But as soon as possible, if you can gather your thoughts, remember that yes, taking pictures is crucial to assessing damage. The sooner the better.

In Central Florida, with so much traffic, unpredictable weather, and heavy construction, there’s a good chance that you, or someone you know, or someone you love will be involved in an accident at one time or another, be it serious or minor. But there are a few steps that you should keep in mind for that occasion.

In 1998, an 18-year-old Italian woman was picked up by her driving instructor, a man twice her age, driven to an isolated location, and forcefully raped. Though she reported it and the man was arrested, an appeal went all the way to the Italian Supreme Court which overturned the case alleging that because the young lady wore tight jeans, she was not the victim of rape, but the active participant in consensual sex.

Even in the shadow of Columbine, no one could have imagined, ten or twenty or thirty years ago, that school districts would have the option of acquiring Active Shooter Insurance. But after the Parkland tragedy last month, at least seven districts in South Florida have done just that. This is not in any way related to the ongoing debates over school security, but rather, has everything to do with the costs of aiding individuals and families of anyone who happens to get injured or killed during an unexpected incident.

Sunday was Data Privacy Day. A time set aside for promoting awareness about digital security. But after a recent study from McAfee, at least two things remained very clear. First, that far too many Internet users rely on default passwords (40%). And second, that far too many parents confirm not knowing enough about digital security […]

Following an accident, doctors can become a familiar part of the aftermath. The first appointment has x-rays, the next includes a diagnosis, and then you’re in a loop of recovery and treatment. Before you know it, the bills have started showing up and you are stuck trying to figure out how to pay it all. Few things can be more unexpectedly overwhelming. This is another reason to contact a trustworthy attorney.

We tend to think of Workers’ Compensation as that thing someone claims when they are injured using a forklift or falling off a ladder. And while those are indeed legitimate reasons to make a claim, those are far less common than, say, getting into a car accident while doing a service for your employer. Perhaps […]

More often than not, when you think of damages, especially in terms of an accident, you’re thinking about the dents, the scratches, and the physical toll your vehicle or body has taken after being hit. But in legal terms, the word “damages” simply refers to the monetary reward given to an offended party, either through settlement or through the decision of a court.