Panama City Legal Blog
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...
Are hotels responsible for what happens to guests?
Your vacation is going great. Getting some sun, loving the views and exploring the local towns with your family. Everything is peachy until you slip on standing water in the hotel lobby and injure your back. Or, maybe you’re hanging out at the hotel bar and another...
Legal consequences of a DUI in Florida
There are many consequences of a drunk driving charge. You may face administrative punishments, such as losing your driver’s license. You may also deal with personal consequences, such as trouble in your marriage. However, the biggest and most damaging consequences...
What is a real estate closing?
Buying a home for the first time may bring about anxiety, frustration and even a little fear. The entire process for this large purchase requires you to keep track of documents and may have you searching for additional information the seller needs. With paperwork...
4 common side effects of a car accident amputation
From soft-tissue injuries to broken bones, there are a variety of ways to sustain an injury in any type of car crash. Fortunately, with relatively minor injuries, the recovery process is often short and straightforward. That is not the case with more serious injuries,...
What is a store owner’s liability for customer injuries?
When shopping in stores in Florida, you may never think about the possibility of an injury. However, accidents in retail shops happen all the time. Most often, these mishaps are minor, and the injuries are nothing more than a bruise or a bump. Sometimes, though, they...
The true cost of hurricane insurance
Living in the Sunshine State has its advantages when it comes to weather, but there is a downside to nigh year-round beach time. Floridians need to contend with hurricane season, which leads to flooding, wind and other related damage. The purpose of insurance is to...
A quick overview of types of medical malpractice
Hospitals, clinics and other treatment facilities should be places of healing. However, all too often patients find themselves worse off than before due to carelessness, poorly maintained equipment or other preventable issues. According to a recent study by Johns...
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.