Losing a loved one in a traumatic accident can be devastating. You may feel like you are pulled in several directions at once as you try to manage your grief, the end-of-life expenses of your loved one, and the details of the accident that caused their death. A...
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Talking to your parents about their estate plan
Estate planning (and the eventual distribution of assets) has as much to do with your parents as it does with you. While your parents will make plans for their money and other property, you (and other loved ones) will be part of the asset distribution process. Often,...
Auto manufacturers slow to apply safety rules
Between high speeds and distracted motorists, driving can be a dangerous way to get around. Government officials often try to pass laws to help car manufacturers design safer vehicles. Often, those rules take time to become effective. In Florida, there tend to be...
How to handle a rideshare accident
It is never comfortable to deal with a car accident. Still, when you are driving, you are likely more familiar with what you should do. As Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services become more popular, so does the possibility that your next car accident could be with...
Understanding the limits of wrongful death
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...
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...
