Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Prior injuries don’t disqualify your Florida injury claim, even though many people hesitate to pursue a case because they’ve had prior back pain, neck issues, or previous accidents. They assume their medical history disqualifies them.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you have legal rights, no matter which driver caused the crash. Many passengers mistakenly believe they cannot file a claim because they weren’t behind…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Consistent medical care matters for your injury claim more than most people realize. If you stop treating for weeks or months, the insurance company will often argue that your injuries must not have been serious…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s Youthful Offender Statute gives certain young people a meaningful second chance after a criminal conviction. The law generally applies to individuals who committed an offense before turning 21, and it allows a judge to…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Knowing your rights during a Florida traffic stop search can protect you when things escalate quickly. An officer may claim a driver appeared “nervous” and use that observation to request consent to search the vehicle.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years If an insurance company shows up at your door after a crash offering quick cash, stop before you sign anything. We’ve seen insurers offer $1,000–$2,500 as “help,” but those payments usually come with a release…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Insurance company tactics start the moment you report an accident. From that first call, they begin building a case that is not for your benefit. Their goal is to limit what they pay, and they…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida license plate covers can lead to serious charges, even when the obstruction seems minimal or unintentional. Any license plate cover or frame that obscures, alters, or interferes with the visibility of a plate number…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years An excluded driver can void your insurance claim completely, even if they only use your vehicle once. Many drivers don’t realize this. If someone listed as an excluded driver gets behind the wheel and causes…
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