Like other states, Florida has a law which parents subject to a Florida court’s custody or parenting time orders will need to follow. The law prevents parents from making surprise long-distance moves with their children or, for that matter, moves which are arbitrary...
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Statistics show deaths in truck accidents increased in 2019
Sharing the Florida roadways with large trucks can be an intimidating experience. Since drivers are on the road for long stretches and are so accustomed to driving, they are prone to driving while distracted, overtaxing themselves so they may be drowsy behind the...
Trucker dies in Florida auto accident due to distracted teen
Despite attempts on the part of law enforcement and legislators in Florida to reduce the number of distracted drivers and potential auto accidents because of them, it is still a problem on state roadways. People who are paying attention to their cellphone or are...
Unprofessionalism and the higher risk for surgical errors
For most individuals, seeking medical care is about trust. He or she will put forth effort when choosing a primary physician; thus, when surgery is necessary, the same level of trust is needed in these specialists performing his or her surgery. The reputation of a...
Understanding comparative fault in Florida
Most residents of the Tampa area understand that a person who causes an accident that injures another person is liable for that person’s injuries. But what happens if the claimant is also found to have engaged in conduct that caused the accident? The answer in Florida...
Medical malpractice and the breast cancer diagnosis
Being diagnosed with cancer is scary. Those who come face-to-face with this reality often find themselves worrying about their future, both as far as their health and their financial well-being. After all, cancer treatment can be enormously expensive. The good news is...
Major changes come with every divorce
Realizing that your marriage has reached its end is a difficult situation, especially when you've been married a long time. You've become accustomed to having that person there to support you and probably appreciated their presence. Now that the marriage is over, you...
‘Never’ events hurt innocent patients
"Never" events in a surgical setting encompass things that patients shouldn't ever have to deal with because following a medical provider's "best practices" should simply prevent these. Several events fall under this category. People who are having surgery and those...
Parenting plans may need to include contingency plans
The school calendar is one that parents usually pour over at the beginning of the year, especially if they have a parenting time schedule to follow. This enables them to make plans for where the children will go over breaks. Some parents might not think about it ahead...
Warning signs of financial trickery in a pending divorce
If you want out of your marriage and hope for a better future, you undoubtedly want to ensure that you'll get a fair settlement in your Florida divorce proceedings. Unfortunately, especially for high asset households, the potential exists for one spouse to...
