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Whenever a person receives a windfall from either winning the lottery or receiving a settlement from a lawsuit, tax implications always exist. Everyone must declare certain types of income by law, and personal injury plaintiffs who secure settlements and jury verdicts for damages may wonder about their tax obligations. Ultimately, the nature of the compensation…

There is a serious problem with Royal Caribbean’s pool decks.  They are extremely slippery when wet.  Bolidt, an Italian ship decking company, has an exclusive agreement with Royal Caribbean to make all of its pool decks.  You have probably seen them.  Bolidt manufactures several types of “fake wood” deck as well as a “fake tile”…

Medical malpractice is a serious form of professional negligence that can encompass many actions. Any medical professional can commit an act of medical malpractice, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and more. Medical malpractice can include misdiagnosis, improper surgery, delayed treatment, and other medical practices that cause harm to a patient. To hold a medical professional…

Parking lot crashes are common across the state, especially during high-shopping seasons over the holidays and other major events. To reduce the number of these crashes, Florida drivers can implement safe driving practices and keep an eye out for dangerous driving behaviors. Common Causes of Parking Lot Crashes Five common factors cause many parking lots…

Hitting someone’s vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident is illegal in Florida. Every driver has a responsibility to remain at the scene of a crash and fulfill statutory duties. A hit-and-run makes an already difficult situation worse for responsible drivers. Not only will the victim have to call his/her insurance company, deal with…

If your Uber accident occurred after 2016, then it is likely that the Transportation Network Statute applies to your claim.  In 2017, the Florida legislature passed the Transportation Network Statute.  This law significantly impairs your ability to bring Uber into Court. The 2017 Transportation Network Statute Companies that transport passengers on public roadways are generally…

The left lane on a highway is generally for drivers who are passing slower-moving traffic or turning left. Traveling below the speed limit in the left lane is a common pet peeve and something that can contribute to road rage incidents. Although the laws regarding who may travel in the left lane vary from state…

The diverging diamond interchange is a new feature in Broward County and Miami. The first one opened in August 2018 at the Dolphin Expressway. Currently, the government has plans to implement Diverging Diamond Interchanges at several different intersections, including Sawgrass Expressway and: As these intersections become more widely used, it’s important to understand how they…

With temperatures cooling, you might find that your pool doesn’t get as much use in the winter, especially with your family’s busy schedule. Though the sunny Miami weather saves you the hassle of winterizing your pool, you may choose to cover it these months when it’s not in use. Stories of small children falling through…

Filing a case against Disney Cruise Line is different than filing a case against all of the other major cruise lines.  It all starts with the ticket contract.  Any time that you go on a cruise, you enter into a ticket contract. It happens when you get an email from the cruise line with the…