November 5, 2015
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Most Dangerous Tampa Intersections
The Tampa Bay Times released a report in December 2014, compiled from Pinellas and Hillsborough County statistics, related to accidents that occurred at intersections. In the report, five intersections stood out as some of the most dangerous in Tampa. The report also found that 58 percent of the reported traffic deaths involved pedestrians, bicycli [...]
Know Your Rights: Paid Medical Studies
Clinical trials are used by researchers to investigate new treatments and have led to finding cures for many diseases. Pharmaceutical companies, the federal government, universities or other organizations working to cure conditions and diseases often run medical studies. In some cases, participants in the trials are paid by the organization that is [...]
November 4, 2015
Read MoreCan I Sue for a Sports Injury?
Practically everyone that lives an active lifestyle is going to have a sports-related injury at some point. We all hope that these injuries will be minor and our recovery will be speedy, but what happens to athletes that are seriously injured due to the actions of others? Here is a look at some of the considerations that are made when determining w [...]
November 3, 2015
Read MoreOpen Container Laws in Tampa Bay: What to Know
In Florida, there are restrictions on possession of an open container of alcohol. The City of Tampa has also adopted open container restrictions that apply to every area within the Tampa city limits. Violations of the Florida law or Tampa ordinance may result in financial penalties. With the holiday season, and accompanying festivities, fast approa [...]
October 30, 2015
Read MoreWhat to Know About Synthetic Drug Laws
Synthetic drugs are illegal in Florida. The law is simple: if it is synthetic, it is illegal. You cannot buy synthetic drugs, sell them or ingest them. If you do so, you are committing a minimum of a misdemeanor and possibly a felony.
Any Synthetic Drug Can Get You Charged
In the past, Florida could not keep up with synthetic drugs. As soon as a sy [...]
October 23, 2015
Read MoreHow Can You Prove Premise Liability?
Premises liability law usually involves an injury resulting from an unsafe or dangerous condition on real estate or any improvements on it. The owners can be held liable for injuries to others that occur on their property.
Types of Premises Liability Cases
Many assume that premise liability cases are limited to slip and falls, or trip and falls. Ho [...]
October 21, 2015
Read MoreWhat Is Resisting Arrest?
In Florida, resisting arrest involves non-violent actions to interfere with a police officer's ability to perform a lawful function. According to section 843.02 of the Florida Statutes, "Whoever shall resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer...or other person legally authorized to execute process in the execution of legal process or in the lawful ex [...]
October 19, 2015
Read MoreThings to Know About Business Entity Dissolution
Officially terminating a business in Florida is known as "dissolution," and companies must follow dissolution procedures to limit their liability during and after the termination process. Dissolution can occur voluntarily, with an agreement of all those with an interest in the business, or involuntarily through a court order. In either event, anyon [...]
October 15, 2015
Read MoreQuick Facts About Breach of Contract
If you have entered into an agreement with someone, and that person has failed to perform their side of the agreement, then that person is in breach of contract. Individuals or businesses may go to court to enforce contracts that the other side has failed to fulfill. Below we discuss some facts about claims for breach of contract.
What Constitutes [...]
October 13, 2015
Read MoreWhat Are the Penalties for Selling Counterfeit Drugs?
In most states, including Florida, it is illegal to sell a substance as an illegal drug, even if the actual substance is legal. Selling anything that you claim to be an illegal drug, real or not, is still considered a drug crime. However, as a secondary offense, this is also considered to be criminal fraud based on intent and material, even if you [...]
October 12, 2015
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