Panama City Legal Blog
What happens when you get a DUI in Florida?
If an officer arrests you on a Florida road with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, you can receive charges of driving under the influence. Florida can also give you a DUI if you show obvious impairment at the scene. Before facing a court date for DUI, review...
What every patient should know about misdiagnosis
When you seek medical help because you don’t feel well, you want your doctor to help you improve your health. That doesn’t always happen though. Sometimes, your symptoms continue. And sometimes, your doctor misdiagnoses your illness. You may not realize though how...
Seniors should beware of 4 places in the grocery store
Even though your parents have retired, they enjoy visiting the grocery store every week. Walking through the store is also likely to boost your parents’ overall health. Unfortunately, though, some parts of the grocery store may pose a slip-and-fall risk for your...
When is a store owner responsible for a slip-and-fall injury?
When it comes to safety, prevention is the key. However, some slip-and-fall accidents that result in broken bones, concussions and other serious injuries are often the results of hazardous conditions that are beyond the control of the victims. Whether you take weekly...
Breath testing machines, expired dates and DUI case results
A motorist stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol might consent to a breath test with results that show a high BAC content. Is this accurate? An incident in Philadelphia shows that machines are not infallible and breath test results can affect...
4 types of surgical errors
Medical errors, including surgical errors, are a serious public health problem in the United States. As one of the leading causes of death for patients, it is a substantial threat to patient safety. An “active error” occurs when medical professionals do something...
4 common internal injuries from car crashes
Because of its population, Florida has more fatal car accidents than many other states. In fact, in 2018 alone, nearly 3,200 individuals lost their lives on roadways in the Sunshine State. Motor vehicle crashes do not have to be fatal to be serious. Indeed, even in...
What is wrongful death and what are wrongful death damages?
Wrongful death is a type of legal protection that helps family members of victims wrongfully killed in a fatal accident such as a fatal car accident. Whenever a victim is killed because of the negligence or another person, such as a negligent driver, wrongful death...
Do you have to take a breath test in Florida?
Like many states, Florida has an implied consent law for driving under the influence arrests. With implied consent, drivers who travel in the state agree to take a breath, blood or urine test upon law enforcement request. If you live here or plan to visit Florida...
Car wrecks and spinal cord injuries
Serious car crashes happen in the U.S. every day, and the results can be catastrophic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million Americans become injured in vehicle wrecks each year. One particularly disastrous consequence...
Hurricane Michael Insurance Claims
Were you denied or underpaid your insurance claim after Hurricane Michael? Our attorneys can help you secure the compensation you need. We are in this together.