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First I must say, don’t drink and drive! But if you do find yourself in a situation where you have been pulled over for suspicion of DUI, follow this simple Florida DUI Do’s and Don’ts Checklist.

If 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.

Automobile 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?

TALLAHASSEE — 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.

Florida may soon be joining the 43 other states that legally ban texting while driving. Read on to find out more about this bill that could soon become law.

Data from the U.S Department of Transportation shows a steady 12% increase in the number of fatal car accidents every year.  Unfortunately, Florida counties lead the way on this front….read more.

At Lewis Law Group, we understand that at some point, unfortunate accidents are likely to happen. In those cases, our experienced attorneys are here to try and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. However, safety should be a priority year round, especially around school zones. Here are some tips to make the everyday commute to and from school as safe as possible.

Winter is here. Although that doesn’t mean much in regards to Florida temperatures, it does mean an increase in traffic and auto accidents. Here are some tips you can observe to stay in the clear this time of year.

Each year, the time around Thanksgiving is a time when most of the country’s population travels back home to spend the holiday with their families. Unfortunately this also means an increase in motor accidents. If you are involved in one, Lewis Law Group is Florida personal injury attorneys who have handled hundreds of cases and will fight to get you the compensation you need.

Know the consequences before you drive under the influence…

Florida is an at-will employment State, meaning that an employer can terminate an employee with or without notice and with or without cause. However, if you feel you’ve been dismissed without notice from your job and you believe the reasons are unjust, then you have the option to seek legal advice. Read more to understand just how ‘wrongful termination’ works.

While all states follow the at-will employment doctrine, at will employment exceptions in Florida are different from in other jurisdictions. It is vital for you to know when a ‘wrongful termination’ has occurred.

A qualified Florida criminal defense attorney could mean the difference between going to jail and going free.

Halloween is just a few days away and with all of the scary movies and activities to look forward to, nothing should scare you more than prison time. Here’s why…

In some states, there is a distinct difference between DUI and DWI  when it comes to charges where a DWI is a more serious crime. So, what is the difference between driving under the influence vs driving while impaired?

Florida voters approved an amendment legalizing marijuana in 2016, but employees and job applicants who are required to take drug tests can still be fired if the results are positive.

With the state under certain guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, here’s what the legal system in Central Florida is doing to cope with the situation.

The Florida Supreme Court will have another round of online oral arguments in June after attempting the process for the first time in early May.

With 1 in 3 Americans likely to hit the road this summer, our roads are bound to be packed. Here’s how we can help should you find yourself in a road accident...

After many years of trying, Florida is closer than ever to repealing its 50-year-old motor vehicle no-fault law, and here’s how that could affect you.

Thanksgiving is a major driving holiday in the US, which also means the likelihood of getting into an accident is high. If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, here are a few tips for avoiding an accident.

The holidays are perhaps the busiest time of the year and with almost everyone buzzing with activity, there is always an increase in the number of personal injury accident cases…

Reports show the average person is involved in approximately four accidents throughout the course of his or her life. Knowing what to do when this happens is key to getting the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one has been in an Uber/Lyft accident, you may have questions about compensation and liability. We’re here to help you.

Golf carts have increased as a method of transportation in Florida—the state with the largest number of golf courses in the U.S. These days, they aren’t just driven on golf courses. So who’s responsible when an accident occurs?

The last thing you want is to be involved in a car accident and find out that the person that caused the accident doesn’t have bodily injury insurance and you don’t have uninsured motorist insurance. At The Lewis Law Group, we have a few recommendations to help take the guesswork out of car insurance in Florida.

When facing criminal charges, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Finding the right attorney is critical to the outcome of your case.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month. With the highest bicycle fatality statistics in the country, Florida can be a dangerous place to cycle. At The Lewis Law Group, we understand the pain and hardship caused by bicycle accidents, and we are here to guide accident victims through this difficult time.