By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina and other states, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be fun and exciting for both adults and children. Unfortunately, many ... and death while riding on (whether as an operator or passenger) an ATV. CSX Transportation is a train / railroad company based in Jacksonville, Florida is requesting that owners and operators of ATVs keep them off of railroad tracks this summer and at all other times of ...
July 4, 2009 04:00 am

Operation C.A.R.E.

(Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog)
Today is day one of Operation C.A.R.E. that stands for Combined Accident Reduction Effort and is being conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol. Those of you on the roads for the next 72-hours will be watched very carefully for speeding, not wearing ... . The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that the Independence Day weekend is the deadliest for motor vehicle accidents in Florida and across the country - with 161 deaths on that day alone in 2004. This year, if you are on the road and ...
July 3, 2009 06:46 pm
... - Palm Beach DUI lawyer Douglas I. Leifert has learned that the Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in Lake Worth this evening, July 3, 2009. The DUI checkpoint be held in the 4100 block of Lake Worth Road from 10 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday. Florida Highway Patrol to conduct DUI checkpoint, South ... Sun-Sentinel. If you have been charged with DUI in Lake Worth or anywhere in South Florida, contact a Florida DUI lawyer at Leifert & Leifert for immediate assistance.
July 3, 2009 04:18 pm

Buckle Up Onboard for 4th of July Weekend

(Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog)
... for you- Wear a Life Jacket! The Coast Guard says the July 4th holiday is the deadliest holiday for boaters, so they and Florida Fish and Wildlife units will be out patrolling the waterways this Independence Day holiday in 12-hour shifts, according to a report. For ... in 2006; and 21 children in 2005. Half (8) of the children who died in 2007, died from drowning With these staggering statistics provided by the Florida boating accident lawyers at Farah and Farah, please have a happy and safe holiday.
July 3, 2009 02:52 pm
... of his motion. The reality, though, is that the last time the Justices granted such a motion was 1925 and should the Supreme Court decline the request, the countdown to Davis's execution will begin. It is even more imperative that the Chatham County District Attorney, Larry Chisolm, act now to do the right thing, and move to reopen the case. The case must be reopened for several reasons: Davis's conviction was based on the word of eyewitnesses. However, since 2001, seven of the nine witnesses ...
July 3, 2009 12:44 pm
... 's opinion "great weight." Grodin will be in court next on Aug. 17 for a hearing where attorneys will argue to Volz, who will likely issue a written ruling explaining his decision. For Volz, ... defendant can request clemency from the governor. Ryan Wiggins, deputy communications director for Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, said appeals can be dragged out for any ... whether he gets life or death," said one of Grodin's attorneys, J.L. "Ray" LeGrande. Dupree said a judge during Grodin's appeals ...
July 3, 2009 12:39 pm
... July 2 Nation article, called for both the Supreme Court and local District Attorney Larry Chisholm to do all within their power to insure that justice is served. According ... , but noted that the last time such an appeal was granted was in 1925. However, Davis attorney, Jason Ewart, appears hopeful, according to AP. "It's definitely good news," ... It's not just a move buying more time." The Chatham County district attorney however has the power to reopen the case. Over 60,000 petitions were presented ...
July 3, 2009 12:36 pm

Independence

(North Carolina Estate Planning Blog)
I'm down in Amelia Island Florida this weekend for a Florida Bar Tax Section meeting. Today is a day off for many, and will be an afternoon off for me, as I head to the pool and then a movie with the family. However, ... legal documents of their own. In the event of incapacity, whether temporary or permanent, Living Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and HIPAA Authorization forms can all help avoid the necessity of being declared incompetent and having ...
July 3, 2009 10:52 am
Many of the clients in our South Florida law practice have questions about criminal records and how this can impact their futures. This blog post will give some basic background on criminal records. A criminal record contains information about a person's arrests ... plan to discuss the different forms of criminal records and how the records are stored. How U.S. Criminal Records Work, HowStuffWorks.com If you specific questions about your criminal record, then a South Florida defense lawyer can help.
July 3, 2009 10:51 am
... his lawyer said, would almost certainly have killed the driver in the other vehicle -- a claim that I, as a Davie trucking accident attorney find all too easy to believe. The other driver left the scene. However, the swerve overturned the truck, ... the neck. The accident happened May 31, 2007, but he is still undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation in Wachula. Unfortunately, the article doesn't go into details about why the insurance company ...
July 3, 2009 09:00 am

West Palm Listerine Product Liability

(Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog)
... . In the meantime, parents are reminded to remove any of the old products of Agent Cool Blue. The recalled items would have an expiration date of 2008. Any parent whose child is experiencing these symptoms should call a skilled Florida product liability attorney and personal injury lawyer who can help them navigate the courts in this action. Contact Farah and Farah today for a free and confidential evaluation.
July 3, 2009 05:00 am

Sealed Mutual Benefits stuff starts to leak

(Southern District of Florida Blog)
... statements made by a third party.'' Others who remain under scrutiny: several prosecutors and officials who worked under Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth and his successor, Crist. Judge Jordan had this to say: ''Disclosure of ... Huck Jr. and his comment about having to go through such an ordeal: Among them: Huck Jr., who was a deputy attorney general in Fort Lauderdale when Mutual Benefits was being prosecuted in Broward by the statewide prosecutor. The post is part of the attorney general' ...
July 3, 2009 01:17 am
... Keith Pikett. Now thanks to Radley Balko I discover there's a similar case in Florida that's already resulted in three exonerations and could lead to dozens more. ... many others suffered the same injustice? An even better question is: Do prosecutors, the attorney general or even the governor care enough to find out? The same questions could ... testing in a Victoria murder case. If just three who were falsely accused by the Florida dog handler collectively spent more than 50 years in prison, how many ...
July 3, 2009 01:05 am

Death of Florida Man Triggers Push for a New Law

(South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)
... Back in February, Waldo was found dead in the backseat of his vehicle parked on a residential road. The BMW was ticketed a whopping seven times but no one had found the body until Waldo had been missing for twelve days. A University of Florida student ended up discovering the body after closely looking in through the car window. No foul play has been detected and police are still investigating for evidence of murder. Kraft has met with numerous city officials including the Gainesville Police's ...
July 2, 2009 05:44 pm
Hosted by: RealityUSA Title: SPECIAL SHOW/SPECIAL NIGHT/SPECIAL TIME RON BOOK FROM FLORIDA Time: 07/02/2009 08:30 PM EST Episode Notes: Join us on TUESDAY NIGHT special show at 8:30pm est. Where are guest will be Ron Book who is a Miami attorney and lobbyist from Florida. In 2004, in one of Mr. Book's proudest moments, he was awarded the Alvah Chapman Humanitarian of the Year Award for his 12 years of service to the homeless in Miami-Dade County. We at this ...
July 2, 2009 04:36 pm
... weekend of fireworks, grilled meats and 30-SPF lotion, with a curious little tale from, appropriately enough, the Sunshine State. The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Governor Charlie Crist (pictured), violated the state Constitution when he refused to fill an ... back the same six names. After Crist refused to act, Pleus sued and hired attorney Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte, the former president of Florida State University, to press the case. Justice Fred Lewis echoed the plain language of ...
July 2, 2009 03:33 pm

Yielding the Right of Way

(Legal News You Can Use)
... When faced with oncoming traffic, yield before making a left hand turn or in any way obstruct the flow of traffic. In Florida, all state roads have the right of way when the intersection with other roads is unmarked. Paved roads always have right of ... and your financially stability in your future. If you have had an auto accident in Florida, contact a personal injury attorney. The personal injury attorneys Michael E. Seelie, PA are committed to helping automobile accident victims in Florida receive ...
July 2, 2009 02:11 pm
... for their damages in this medical malpractice situation. Unfortunately, the responsible parties are not offering to pay out the damages they caused in this lawsuit, though this is a clear example of medical malpractice in action. The lawsuit has resulted in congressional hearings and new patient safety standards from the VA, but the organization claims there is no way to trace the evidence back to the VA. The victims exposed to HIV are represented by a personal injury attorney in the case.
July 2, 2009 02:03 pm
... a pedestrian was struck by a logging truck and killed in Nassau County. The pedestrian, a resident of Fernandina Beach, was on the side of Florida A1A near Sadler Road about 10:30 a.m. when he was struck by an empty logging truck. The police beleive the pedestrian ... pull containers or that have a high sided box, an empty logging trailer is much harder to see. As Jacksonville injury attorneys, we have also seen accidents where a tractor-trailer makes a right turn too tightly and the rear wheels of ...
July 2, 2009 12:44 pm

New Florida Laws Mean Higher Fees for Drivers

(Florida Criminal Lawyer Blog)
... 15. Collection of the fees begins September 1, and these new charges are part of the Florida Legislature's efforts to balance their budget, which had a $6 deficit. ... around $800 million in 2010 and even more in the years to come. Another change to Florida traffic law is the introduction of the Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law ... big bumps, South Florida Sun Sentinel, June 30, 2009 If you questions on traffic violations, tickets, or crimes, our Broward County traffic attorneys can help ...
July 2, 2009 12:22 pm
 
 

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