Monthly Archives: February 2017
First Responders And Good Samaritans Prevent Tragedy
Three people, including two Good Samaritans, were injured after a two-car crash forced a vehicle into a pond of water, but the accident could have been a lot worse. The wreck happened in front of Port St. Lucie’s city hall, near the intersection of Port St. Lucie and Airoso Boulevards. According to witnesses and… Read More »
DUI Drug Cases
Just like in many other parts of the country, drug abuse is a growing problem in Florida. A generation ago, most people associated this behavior with back alleys and illegal behavior. Today, the two biggest problems in Florida are prescription drugs and heroin. Today’s prescription pain relievers, such as Oxycontin and Percocet, are extremely… Read More »
Tortfeasor And Victim Settle Major Brain Injury Case
Broward County Commissioners agreed to pay $850,000 to resolve a claim that one of its bus drivers pulled away from a stop while a teeneger’s hand was lodged in the door; after being dragged for several blocks, the bus ran over the young man, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and other serious wounds…. Read More »
Florida Alimony Reform, Episode III: Revenge Of The Reformers
State Representative Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland) said she introduced a third alimony reform bill because “it is the right thing to do.” This latest effort contains no time-sharing presumption, which Governor Rick Scott cited in last year’s veto letter. Earlier, in 2013, Governor Scott vetoed a similar measure, specifically objecting that the proposed law applied… Read More »
Construction Vehicle Kills Worker In Construction Zone
A northbound cement truck struck a construction worker in Indian River County, causing fatal injuries. According to witnesses and the Florida Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Interstate 95 near the Fellsmere exit. A 46-year-old worker was apparently crossing the exit ramp to move a construction sign when the truck hit him. First responders… Read More »
Classifying And Dividing Marital Property In Florida
Like most other states, Florida is an equitable division jurisdiction, so the judge must divide property equitably after a divorce. Although “equitably” is usually roughly the same thing as “equally,” the two terms are not synonymous. The idea behind an equitable distribution is that the marriage dissolution should not be a disproportionately unfair financial… Read More »
Adequate Security And Landowner Duty
In the wake of yet another serious mass shooting in the Sunshine State, the spotlight is once again on the owner’s inadequate security as a possible cause. One advocacy group called airports “soft targets” that “are naked and totally unprotected.” To avoid infringement on Second Amendment rights, the Transportation Security Agency allows passengers to… Read More »
How Do Criminal Records Affect Employment Prospects?
A few years ago, largely at the behest of the federal government, many states passed so-called “ban the box” laws that prohibited potential employers from asking about job applicants’ criminal records. The laws had very good intentions, as jobless ex-convicts are normally more likely to fall back into their old habits and reoffend. However,… Read More »
