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florida construction law

The Rights of Subcontractors in Florida Construction Law

Sub-contractors on a construction project who have not been paid for the work the performed, per their contract, or who have been subject to negligence on the job resulting in injury, often have the right to recover. Sub-contractors in binding contractual relations with a general contractor have the right to sue the other party for …

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totaled car crash

Star Running Back’s Mercedes Was Totaled in a Car Crash

Leonard Fournette, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ battering ram rookie running back, was unfortunately battered when his Mercedes-Maybach (starting price $168,000.00) was totaled in a motor vehicle crash just days after helping the Jaguars to advance to the AFC Championship game. His car was totaled in the crash and, thankfully, he wasn’t hurt. But it serves to …

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auto insurance

Auto Insurance: Are You getting The Necessary Coverage?

We often are told that people have “full coverage” through auto insurance.  Unfortunately, what is “full coverage” to one person is not full coverage to another, and in many instances, that full coverage isn’t sufficient to meet the demands of injuries and damage that someone suffers when they get into a motor vehicle crash.  The …

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A father witnessed his wife and two children being killed in a crash

Being in a Car Crash is Bad. The only thing that’s possibly worse is watching a crash involving a family member. Unfortunately, that’s what happened in England when a driver witnessed his wife be involved in a fatal crash with a lorry (commercial truck). The when a crash involves personal injuries or death, it’s important …

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sinkholes

Sinkholes Present Hazards to Florida Homeowners

Sinkholes are in the news again.  This story is a recent reminder of the very real and ongoing hazard that sinkholes present to Florida homeowners. Despite legislation introduced into the Florida Legislature in recent years designed to curb sinkhole claims, this geological phenomenon is not going to go away. There are several things you can …

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hit run car accident

Hit and run crashes are an unfortunate part of driving on the road

Hit and run crashes are an unfortunate part of driving on the road. “Phantom” vehicles and drivers often times cause a crash and flee the scene. The reasons for fleeing are numerous, but not having a valid license or any insurance are among the top reasons. Driving on a suspended license is a crime, but …

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commercial truck accident

Don’t Get Slimed Out on the Road By a Commercial Vehicle 

“He slimed me.”  One of the best lines by Bill Murray from the original “Ghostbusters” movie. Unfortunately for these Oregon drivers, they didn’t know that a commercial truck containing thousands of slimy live eels would lead them to feeling like a Ghostbuster after an encounter with a ghost. While the reports are that there were …

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