Reviewed by Michael P. Madddux, Esq. Florida’s Dangerous Dog Law places strict responsibilities on dog owners, including one requirement many people are unaware of: the obligation to carry liability insurance. What This Law Requires Once officials formally designate a dog as dangerous after an investigation, the owner must comply with several safety measures. These may…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Consistency in your Florida injury claim matters more than most people realize. Insurance companies closely review many sources of information, including police reports, medical records, witness statements, and even recorded conversations. Why Consistency in Your…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Our firm recently obtained a successful result for a client who was initially blamed for a motor vehicle crash in Hillsborough County. Law enforcement issued our client a citation at the scene of the accident,…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Insurance adjusters aren’t on your side after a crash, even though they may sound friendly and helpful. Their job is to protect the insurance company and limit how much the company pays on claims. What…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida drivers need uninsured motorist coverage more than most people realize until after an accident occurs. This is one of the most important protections you can add to your auto insurance policy. Why Florida Law…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s comparative fault rule means you may still be able to recover damages even if you were partly responsible for a car accident. Many people assume otherwise, but in Florida, that’s not necessarily true. How…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s first DUI refusal law changed as of October 1, 2025, and drivers need to understand what that means. Under Florida Statute § 316.1932, refusing a lawful breath or urine test after a DUI arrest…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida may pass new e-bike safety laws in 2026 that could change how electric bicycles are used across the state. One proposal would require e-bike riders to reduce their speed to under 10 miles per…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Dog bites can lead to criminal charges in Florida, even though many people assume these cases are strictly civil matters. In Florida, that is not always the case. When a Dog Bite Becomes a Criminal…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida may raise the child car seat age requirement to 8 under a proposal lawmakers are currently considering. This bill would strengthen child passenger safety requirements across the state. What the Current Law Requires Under…
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