Experiencing the death of a loved one is often a traumatic experience. Whether it is a family member or close friend, losing someone will dramatically alter your life. When a loved one's death results from an accident, it can seem like they were ripped from your life...
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Even Floridians need to prepare for winter driving
When thinking about winter driving, you probably envision people in parkas wading through several feet of snow. Perhaps their car stalled or slid into a ditch, and they are both cold and in need of help. It does not take below-freezing temperatures and mountains of...
Defective airbags in select vehicles
Car crashes are inevitable. While there are laws to help people make safer choices, there will always be unpredictable elements that create the circumstances for a collision while you are on the road. Over the years, car manufacturers have made great strides in making...
What’s wrong with the “spend it all before you go” estate planning strategy?
Similar to other trends that we see throughout society, there are also trends in estate planning. In some cases, the latest trend will have some value, but others have few redeemable qualities. Over the last few years, you may have read about the estate planning...
Is it ever too late to make a wrongful death claim?
It can be devastating to lose a loved one to an untimely accident. In the midst of dealing with your loss, you likely have to deal with their estate administration and other end-of-life affairs. While you may be aware that you could file a claim against the person or...
Has your child’s safety seat been recalled?
As a parent, getting your child from one place to another might seem like the primary reason you drive. As childcare turns into school and activities, it seems there are no shortages of times when your children are in the car. As more people return to work and school...
Including a charity in your estate plan
An estate plan is about more than distributing your assets to your family or friends. Your estate plan is part of your legacy. For some, giving assets to loved ones is the central part of their estate plan. However, you may want to show your support to causes that are...
Deadly intersections
Driving can quickly go from safe transportation to a deadly collision in seconds. Anything from the number of vehicles involved to the weather at the time can drastically alter the consequences of an accident. Intersections tend to be dangerous places on the road....
Should inheritances be a surprise?
Talking to your loved ones about what they will inherit when you pass away can be an awkward conversation. Your friends and family may not want to think about your eventual death, and you may not know how to explain to your loved ones how you decided to allocate your...
Is railroad safety on your radar?
Driving through a railroad crossing is something you might not think about. Even if you cross railroad tracks on your daily commute, it may not seem like a likely place for an accident. Unfortunately, every year many Florida residents are killed or injured in railway...
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