Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida lawmakers are considering new safety regulations 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 hour when…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Many people assume dog bite cases are strictly civil matters. In Florida, that is not always the case. If a dog is formally designated as “dangerous” following an investigation and the owner fails to follow…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal that would strengthen child passenger safety requirements across the state. Under current law, children ages 4 and 5 must be secured in a booster seat or other federally approved…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Many people hesitate to pursue a personal injury claim because they’ve had prior back pain, neck issues, or previous accidents. They assume their medical history disqualifies them. That’s simply not true. Under Florida law, if…
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 After an accident, consistent medical care is critical. If you stop treating for weeks or months, the insurance company will often argue that your injuries must not have been serious or that you fully recovered.…
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 is designed to give 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 allows a…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years What begins as a routine traffic stop can change quickly. An officer may claim a driver appeared “nervous” and use that observation to request consent to search the vehicle. Within minutes, a driver can find…
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 From the moment you report an accident, the insurance company begins building a case — and it’s not for your benefit. Their goal is to limit what they pay, and they may use recorded statements,…
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