Florida Residents Could Soon Get Arrested For 'Texting While Driving'
Can You Be Fired For Fraternization?
Happy New Year From All Of Us At The Lewis Law Group P.A!
Florida may soon be joining the 43 other states that legally ban texting while driving.
Many times this workplace fraternization is unwanted and could result in termination.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2018 from The Lewis Law Group team!
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT, YOU CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE WALKING….AND TEXTING.
Admin | 08/09/2017Navigating the sidewalks nowadays has become as challenging as a contact sport, like football or hockey. You and your fellow pedestrians are walking and texting more and more these days. The result is a lack of focus. This has directly lead to an increase in accidents and injuries.
MALPRACTICE DAMAGE CAPS STRUCK DOWN BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT
Admin | 08/09/2017TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a law limiting pain-and-suffering damages in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional, rejecting a controversial change that the Legislature and then-Gov. Jeb Bush approved in 2003.
WHEN AN ATTORNEY CAN HELP IN A CAR ACCIDENT CASE
Admin | 07/22/2017Automobile accidents usually bring with it a host of questions. Who is at fault? Who pays for damage to my car? Who will pay for my medical bills? Should I be compensated for pain and suffering? Can I ask the insurance company to reimburse me for lost wages?
SUMMERTIME CAN BE A DANGEROUS TIME FOR KIDS BECAUSE OF DOG BITES.
Admin | 07/21/2017It’s Summertime and that means it’s dog bite time! With the kids out of school, dog bite prevention should be top of mind for parents. Here are a few tips on how you can ensure your child’s summer is a memorable and bite-free one.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE STRATEGIES
Admin | 06/14/2017Developing a defense with your attorney for your criminal case. In general, a criminal defense strategy for your criminal prosecution will emerge as your criminal defense attorney finds out more about what the prosecutor is planning to do. Because each criminal prosecution is different from every other, a particular criminal defense strategy is unique to the situation at hand.
MAKE SUMMER SAFE FOR KIDS
Admin | 06/14/2017Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether they are young children or teens, learn ways to keep your kids safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer fun.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM THE LEWIS LAW GROUP
Admin | 05/10/2017Here at the Lewis Law Group, we are very family oriented. Not only are we a family business, but we pride ourselves on treating our employees and valued clients like family as well. This Mother’s Day, we wish all of you a safe and enjoyable time as you celebrate the person that brought you into the world.
5 WAYS TO EARN MONEY IF YOU’RE OUT OF WORK DUE TO INJURY
Admin | 05/10/2017Suffering from personal injury is a huge fear for many. It’s not just the medical bills or the pain that is the worry, but also the fact that many people may find themselves out of work. Those with physical jobs rely heavily on their bodies in order to pay their bills and a personal injury can really put a dent in their finances.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET INJURED ON THE JOB
Admin | 03/31/2017If you are injured at work, report it immediately. The sooner you inform management, the sooner they can start the process of you receiving the relevant compensation. Initially, you may verbally report the incident, but make sure you follow up in writing as soon as possible. Some states vary on what kind of notice is legally required, but remember, a paper trail is your friend. Also, remember that some states have a statute of limitations that requires you to file your claim within a certain time after the incident. Failing to do so may nullify some of your legal rights to compensation or benefits from your employer.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AND LIABILITY AFTER A BOAT ACCIDENT
Admin | 03/31/2017If you get injured on a motorboat or a sailboat, you must be able to prove that your injury resulted from someone’s negligence in order to be able to recover damages from that person. The fact that you got hurt does not mean that anyone was negligent. Negligence is the failure to act with reasonable care. This means that you and your lawyer must be able to prove that someone failed to act with reasonable care, and that, as a result of that negligence, you got hurt.