Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years In Florida, any license plate cover or frame that obscures, alters, or interferes with the visibility of a plate number or registration decal can justify a lawful traffic stop, even if the obstruction is minimal…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Many drivers don’t realize that allowing an excluded driver to use their vehicle even once can completely void their insurance coverage. If someone listed as an excluded driver gets behind the wheel and causes an…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Slip and fall injuries can happen almost anywhere, including grocery stores, apartment complexes, restaurants, or public sidewalks. What you do in the moments after a fall can significantly affect both your health and your ability…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida law gives injured individuals a limited window to file a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, that deadline is now two years from the date of the accident, a significant reduction from the previous…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance provides up to $10,000 in medical and wage loss benefits after a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. While this coverage can help in the immediate…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Did you know that Tampa ranks among the top five cities in the United States for the highest car insurance rates? On average, Tampa drivers pay approximately $4,078 per year for full coverage, compared to…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Since 1989, the City of Tampa has enforced an ordinance that protects all birds, both domestic and wild, from being hunted, harmed, or harassed. This unique law includes the free-roaming chickens of Ybor City, which…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. Since 2024, Florida has been operating under a significantly more restrictive pretrial release framework, particularly in violent and firearm-related cases. While the underlying legislation took effect two years ago, its real-world impact has continued to expand as courts implement new procedures, prosecutors adapt their strategies, and appellate decisions clarify…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years In Florida, there is no state law that outright prohibits the scattering of cremated remains. However, scattering ashes in Tampa Bay waters requires special attention to federal environmental regulations. Under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations,…
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