Roundabouts did not make a significant appearance on roadways in the United States until fairly recently. Now, it seems like they are popping up in some of the least-expected intersections. City planners suggest that changing intersections to roundabouts is safer....
Crystal River Florida Legal Blog
Top causes of deadly crashes
Car accidents can happen in many types of scenarios. Avoiding a collision is a complex equation of knowing the risks and how to handle them when they happen. While you may not hear about them on the nightly news, thousands of Florida residents die in car crashes every...
Safety tips near horse trailers
As spring approaches, horse owners begin to gear up for their upcoming horse show season. In addition to the equestrians in the Crystal River area, many will be loading up their trailers to head to facilities like Florida’s World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. A...
A pending bill could impact your Florida wrongful death claim
Losing a loved one because of wrongful death is a tragic experience. Often, the circumstances are complex and devastating, leaving you with overwhelming grief. While a wrongful death claim cannot bring them back, it can give you support when you no longer have your...
Resolving disputes over shared inheritance
When it comes to inheriting an asset from a loved one, some are easier to share than others. Cash is easy to split between two or more people. When a friend or family member leaves one particular asset to more than one person, it can make honoring that request a...
Excluding loved ones from your will
Creating an estate plan has many challenges. You may have loved ones who expect a specific item or portion of your assets when you pass away, even if you were not close to them. Regardless of how much you have in property and other assets, you may want to exclude...
Can a loved one contest a wrongful death claim?
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...
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...
