• posted: Nov. 15, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• noneconomic damages,  damages,  emotional distress,  pain and suffering,  permanent injuries

A person who is injured as the result of another person’s negligence or other wrongdoing can recover not only economic damages, such as for medical expenses and lost income, but Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• drug crimes,  drug possession,  opioids,  drug trafficking,  marijuana,  cocaine,  oxycodone,  methamphetamines

When people hear the phrase “drug trafficking” they usually think of the illegal manufacture and sale of illegal drugs or the movement of drugs in some way. The United Nations Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• Florida no-fault law,  automobile accidents,  tort claims,  serious injuries,  PIP insurance

Florida’s no-fault law requires all drivers in the state to purchase a minimum amount of personal injury protection (PIP) as part of their own automobile insurance. PIP insurance is used Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• comparative negligence,  motorcycle helmet laws,  head injuries,  Florida motorcycle accidents

Florida law requires all motorcyclists to wear securely fastened helmets, which must comply with United States Department of Transportation standards. There is an exception made for riders over age 21 Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• DUI,  breathalyzer tests,  challenging breathalyzer results

There are thousands of DUI arrests made in Florida each year. By state law, anyone driving in Florida has given implied consent to be tested for driving under the influence Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• wrongful conviction,  wrongful incarceration,  clean hands rule,  exoneration

Florida is one of 35 states that allow those who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned to receive compensation from the state. Those who are eligible can collect $50,000 per Read More

• posted: Aug. 19, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• motorcycle accidents,  personal injury,  incapacitating single-motorcycle crashes,  non-incapacitating single-motorcycle crashes

Florida is one of the leading states in the country in numbers of motorcycle accidents. Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that in central Read More

• posted: Aug. 19, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• Florida DUI,  drivers license suspension,  business purposes license

Being convicted in Florida of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cost you in many ways, including expensive fines and a criminal record that can never be Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• marijuana possession,  medical marijuana,  entrapment

While many states have relaxed their laws regarding marijuana possession, Florida continues to impose heavy penalties even for relatively small amounts of the drug. Possession of 20 grams or less Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• damages,  personal injury,  pain and suffering,  economic damages,  per diem,  multiplier method

When you are in an accident, costly medical bills and missed work during recovery can put a strain on your finances. Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which requires Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• no-fault insurance,  distracted driving,  texting while driving

Since the advent of the cell phone, accidents due to distracted driving are on the rise, not only in Florida, but in the rest of the country as well. Distracted Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• auto insurance,  cancelling coverage,  suspending coverage,  uninsured motorist,  accident claims

If you have been hit by a driver who is uninsured or have been in an accident and are unsure if your insurance coverage applies, a knowledgeable automobile accident attorney can help you. Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• coronavirus,  personal injury cases,  personal injury lawsuits,  personal injury litigation

Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant in one of these cases, COVID-19 could change how your litigation proceeds in many different ways. Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• drug crimes,  sentencing,  opioids,  Oxycodone,  hydrocodone

Florida has repealed harsh mandatory minimum sentences for possession or trafficking of small amounts of opioids, but there are still thousands of people in prison time on convictions under a Read More

• posted: May 22, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• premises liability,  negligence,  products liability,  coronavirus,  personal injury claims,  medical malpractice

An experienced personal injury attorney can listen to what happened in your case and assess if you have an actionable claim in one of the following areas of personal injury. Read More

• posted: May 15, 2020
• Christopher Largey
• theft,  felony,  petty theft,  aggregated offenses

For the first time in more than 30 years, Florida has amended its law defining the crime of felony theft. The revised statute — signed into law last year by Read More