What Changed in Florida’s Personal Injury Law? In 2023, Florida passed a big new law called House Bill 837 (HB 837), the largest tort reform in decades. “Tort reform” means changing how accident and injury lawsuits work in our state. One of the biggest changes affects how much money an injured person can recover for […]
Picture this: You’re riding your Harley through South Florida, obeying all the rules of the road, when suddenly—BAM—you’re hit in a crash that’s no fault of your own. You’re rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. In the chaos, law enforcement searches your saddlebags for identification, medical information, or safety reasons, and they discover your legal, […]
My name is Gabriel J. Carrera, and I’ve been practicing law here in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, for over 18 years. In my practice, I’ve seen families, immigrants, and everyday people struggle with one of the biggest questions that comes up before hiring a lawyer: “How am I going to pay for this case?” The reality […]
Florida Courts Won’t Let TikTok Raise Your Kids: Florida’s Best-Interest Standard Explained Parents don’t get to outsource parenting to YouTube, Snapchat, or TikTok. In Florida, every decision about a child—especially decisions about screen time, age-verification, and social media—must track one touchstone: the best interests of the child. Florida’s parenting-plan and time-sharing laws give courts the tools […]
Practical Tips to Reduce Conflict Living Under the Same Roof During a Divorce, one will expect that one spouse will move out while the divorce, legally called a dissolution of marriage in Florida, makes its way through the court system. The reality, however, is often very different. Many families cannot afford the expense of maintaining […]
If you’re a rider with a Harley (or any motorcycle) sitting in the garage and you’re staring down a divorce, the big question is: Do I get to keep my bike? Short answer: often yes, but how that happens depends on how Florida’s equitable distribution rules apply to your facts. Florida starts with a simple […]
When parents separate in Florida, two of the biggest issues are time-sharing (custody/visitation) and child support. These decisions affect not only your financial life but also your relationship with your children. Here’s what you need to know today under Florida law, explained in plain English for parents living in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. […]
Let’s cut through the noise: staying in a broken marriage “for the kids” might sound noble, but it can do more damage than good. Kids aren’t blind—they feel the tension, hear the silence, and carry the weight. Sometimes, the healthiest move is to split and build two peaceful homes instead of one war zone. Research […]
(And How to Dodge Them Like a Pro) Common Divorce Mistakes ain’t just paperwork, it’s war. Emotions run high, tempers flare, and if you’re not careful, you’ll end up making costly mistakes that haunt you for years. I’m Attorney Gabriel Carrera, and I’ve seen it all. If you’re heading into the storm, don’t go in […]
Getting into a Car Accident in Florida Without Insurance, whether it’s a minor scrape or a full-blown wreck, can throw your whole life off track. You didn’t plan for repair bills, and you sure didn’t budget for medical expenses. If you’re uninsured, the stress hits even harder. But before you spiral, take a breath. You’ve […]
Injured while working? not on your way to the job, not grabbing lunch, but while handling business. If that happened behind the wheel, it’s time to understand what rights Florida law puts in your hands. This is Attorney Gabe Carrera, The Attorney That Rides, and I’m here to break it down for my fellow working […]
When you’ve laid rubber on the pavement or slipped hard, and the insurance sharks start circling, you better speak smart or don’t speak at all. One wrong word and your claim could go up in smoke. Let’s roll through the top things you should never say to a claims adjuster—unless you’ve got a lawyer watching your back. […]