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How do red light cameras work?

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When driving in Florida, people and cars aren’t the only things you have to worry about. There will be dangers and rules that need your attention as well. One rule that many people do not pay enough attention to is turning or driving through a red light. Not only is it illegal, but it is […]

What does Esquire mean?

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What does Esquire mean? | Demesmin and Dover If you have ever met anyone that studied law then you know the term esquire. You may have seen it after an attorney’s name abbreviated as Esq. on their law firm’s website. Any individual who is sworn into the bar in their state is given this title, […]

How does road rage affect your driving?

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We have all felt the urge to scream and shout about how other drivers do not know how to drive or inconvenience us on the road. But did you know that road rage can affect your ability to drive and increase the likelihood of you getting into an accident? Statistics show that accidents caused by […]

When did seat belts become mandatory?

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You may remember from a young age that your parents always said the first thing you do when you get in a car is put on your seatbelt. This of course was for safety purposes but did you know that not only were seat belt laws not in place but sometimes cars didn’t even have […]

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?

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After an accident, it is important to get the help you need. If you have decided to utilize a personal injury attorney, the most common result is a personal injury settlement. About 95% of personal injury cases are settled outside of a courtroom. So what happens once an agreement is reached for a personal injury settlement? […]

What is brake checking?

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If you have ever heard of the term brake checking and wondered what it meant, let your accident attorneys explain. Brake checking is the act of sharply hitting the brakes while driving with a vehicle behind you. The intention behind the action is to make an unsuspecting vehicle slam on its brakes to cause an […]

Personal injury settlements: explained

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If you have been involved in an accident victim and have a personal injury case, then you are probably familiar with the term personal injury settlement. Although people know the term, do they truly know what it means or entails? Your accident attorneys are here to explain what personal injury settlements are and how they […]

Motorcycle Accidents: How common are they?

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Florida is the state with the third highest amount of motorcycle drivers registered in the country.  The number of motorcycles drivers has only increased in the past few years with a total of 637,448 drivers registered in 2021. With Florida’s rising population and mostly beautiful weather, it becomes an optimal place to have a bike. […]

How to report nursing home abuse

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If you suspect that an elderly person is being mistreated at the hands of a nursing home caregiver, don’t ignore your instincts. Know how to report nursing home neglect or abuse. Reporting a Nursing Home for Neglect or Abuse If you have concerns about nursing home neglect or abuse, you will want to file a […]