CANNABIS IMPAIRMENT AND LIABILITY

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Florida is now one of 33 states that permit the use of cannabis (marijuana) for medical purposes. Governor Ron De Santis plans to press for a further easing of restrictions on medical marijuana.  Whatever one’s own opinion of cannabis, it’s clear that use is on the rise in our state. It’s also clear that cannabis impairs cognitive functions … Read more

TRUCK ACCIDENTS – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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A fully-loaded large semi-trailer is 40 tons of machine and cargo hurtling down the highway at 70 mph. Some see it as a majestic icon of industry and prosperity. Others regard large trucks as a noisy, smelly nuisance on the roads. They are terrifying to more than a few motorists. Not without reason, either.  Obviously a … Read more

JUDGE OR JURY?

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The question of “judge or jury” doesn’t come up often. Most personal injury claims – around 95%, in fact- are settled without a trial. The main incentive to settle is economic. Taking a case to trial is very, very costly and slow.  Legal fees mount up. The courts’ case schedules are backlogged for many months, … Read more