Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years A slip and fall injury 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…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s 2-year injury claim deadline 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…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Compensation beyond PIP becomes necessary for many accident victims once they realize how quickly benefits run out. In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance provides up to $10,000 in medical and wage loss benefits after…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Tampa car insurance rates rank among the highest five in the United States, and many drivers don’t realize why. On average, Tampa drivers pay approximately $4,078 per year for full coverage. This is compared to…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Tampa’s bird protection law has protected all birds, both domestic and wild, from being hunted, harmed, or harassed since 1989. This unique law includes the free-roaming chickens of Ybor City, which wander the neighborhood as living symbols of the area’s rich cultural history. Why Ybor’s Chickens Have Special Protection City…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. Pretrial detention in Florida has become significantly more common since 2024, when the state adopted a 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…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Scattering ashes in Tampa Bay requires attention to more than just Florida law. There is no state law that outright prohibits the scattering of cremated remains. However, scattering ashes in Tampa Bay waters also requires…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Porch piracy in Florida can carry serious criminal consequences, even though many people think of it as a minor act. What Counts as Porch Piracy in Florida Stealing packages from someone’s porch falls under Florida…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years An ICE detainer DUI arrest can happen even before any conviction, and understanding how that works matters. An Immigration Detainer, also known as Form I-247, is a request issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years You need UM coverage in Florida because the state does not require drivers to carry Bodily Injury (BI) liability coverage, even if they cause the crash. We often hear clients say, “I thought that was…
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