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ICE Denied Your Parole Request?

ICE Denied Your Parole Request? Here’s How Cubans Can Still Get Parole—Legally—Through USCIS! ICE Denied Your Parole Request? and you're a Cuban national who arrived in the United States—especially by boat—and you're trying to…

Why Every Florida Motorcyclist Should Buy Uninsured Motorist (UM) Insurance

Why Florida Motorcyclist Should Buy Uninsured Insurance

Injury Law

Every Florida Motorcyclist Should Buy Uninsured Motorist Insurance because, Florida is a paradise for motorcyclists - sunny skies, open roads, and scenic coastlines. But if you ride here, there’s a harsh reality you need to understand: Florida…

Understanding Due Process in Domestic Violence Cases

Family Law

The Role of Child Attendance at Hearings In a recent case before Florida’s First District Court of Appeal, Schmigel v. Schmigel (Case Nos. 1D24-1572 & 1D24-1597, March 12, 2025), an issue arose regarding due process and whether…

Biker Down from Behind: Who’s to Blame in Florida?

Injury Law

Rear-End Motorcycle Accidents in Florida: Who’s Really to Blame? Motorcycle riders face a unique set of risks on Florida’s roads, and rear-end collisions are one of the most common and dangerous types of crashes. Whether you’re the…

Road Hazards & Bikers: Can You Sue for a Crash?

Injury Law

Roadway Conditions and Third-Party Liability: What Florida Bikers Need to Know As bikers, we know that the road itself can be just as dangerous as other vehicles. Potholes, loose gravel, faded lane markings, and obstructed intersections…

Can You Sue If You Don’t Have a Motorcycle Endorsement in Florida?

Injury Law

Let’s say you’re out riding your motorcycle in Florida. You’re following the rules of the road, not doing anything crazy, and then BAM! A distracted driver plows into you. You're hurting bad. Bike’s wrecked. Hospital bills start piling…

Riding Without the Right Insurance?

Injury Law

Insurance Responsibilities in Motorcycle Accidents Florida is a "no-fault" state for car insurance, but this system does not apply to motorcycles. Unlike drivers of standard vehicles, motorcyclists are not required to carry Personal Injury…

Pensions in Divorce: Understanding the Cancel v. Cancel Case

Family Law

In a recent Florida case, Cancel v. Cancel (December 18, 2024), the court addressed how pensions should be divided during a divorce. The Second District Court of Appeal found that the trial court made a significant mistake in failing…

A Quick Glance at Your Phone: Not Enough for Punitive Damages in Florida

Injury Law

In a significant ruling, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal clarified when cell phone use while driving crosses the line from negligence to reckless misconduct deserving punitive damages. The case, Creech v. Santomassino, demonstrates…

Understanding the Importance of Full Participation in Child Support Proceedings

Family Law

A young boy’s visit to his father in Florida turned tragic after a nighttime fishing trip. Following an enjoyable evening on one of Florida’s many fishing bridges, the father and son were headed home around 11 p.m. in a car owned by the…

Understanding Shared Parental Responsibility, Equitable Distribution, and Marital Debt in Florida Divorce Cases

Family Law

The recent decision in Matthew Jay Ouslander v. Olena Ouslander provides valuable insight into how Florida courts address issues of parental responsibility, time-sharing, marital debt, and equitable distribution during a divorce.…