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 adjust your status under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA), you may have already run into a roadblock: ICE (Immigration and Customs […]
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 law doesn’t require you to carry bodily injury insurance to register your motorcycle, and that creates a dangerous gap […]
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 a minor child could attend and testify at a domestic violence injunction hearing without prior court approval. This case sheds […]
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 rider getting hit from behind or the one who accidentally taps the vehicle ahead, understanding how Florida 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 create serious hazards for motorcyclists. But what happens when one of these road conditions causes an accident? Who is […]
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 up. You start thinking: “Can I sue this Jack-Ass for damages?” But then it hits you – […]
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 Protection (PIP) coverage and cannot receive PIP benefits after an accident. This distinction has significant implications for injured riders seeking compensation. Seeking Compensation […]
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 to fairly distribute the husband’s federal pension plan. Here’s what happened: Both the husband and wife were federal […]
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 that not every instance of distracted driving meets the high threshold for punitive damages. Here’s what happened and why it matters. […]
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 father’s wife. Along the way, a collision occurred when another vehicle turned […]
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. Here are the key takeaways from the case, explained in plain language: 1. Shared Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing The trial court awarded shared parental responsibility and […]
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 father’s wife. Along the way, a collision occurred when another vehicle turned […]