Florida Law
What You Need To Know About Florida’s DUI Laws and Penalties
April 16, 2024 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
Like other states, driving while intoxicated is against the law in Florida. Not only do impaired drivers face criminal penalties for driving while under the influence, but they also put others on the road in significant danger. Impaired driving is one of the most common causes of vehicular collisions. Drunk driving accidents often result...
Read moreIs It Illegal To Drive Barefoot in Tampa, Florida?
January 4, 2024 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
Is it legal to drive barefoot? Many Floridians are under the impression that it’s not. This misconception is commonly shared and widely recognized, but the truth might surprise you: It’s not against state or local ordinances to drive barefoot in Tampa. In fact, it’s legal throughout the United States. This can come as quite...
Read moreWhat Happens if I Don’t Show Up For Jury Duty in Florida?
November 8, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
Jury duty is a civic responsibility that ensures the right to a trial by a fair and impartial jury. In Florida, like elsewhere in the United States, failure to comply with a jury summons can have legal repercussions. It is important to know what to do if you cannot attend jury duty and the...
Read moreApril 14, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
Florida is one of the few states in the United States that operates under a no-fault auto insurance system. This means that drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, which covers medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who is at fault for a car accident. But what does it really...
Read moreWhat Are The Highest-Paid Types Of Lawyers?
March 1, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
When people think about high-paying professions, lawyers are often at the top of the list. Lawyers are well-paid for their work, but did you know that not all lawyers make the same amount of money? Different areas of law bring in different levels of income. Read on to discover the highest-paid types of lawyers...
Read moreFlorida PIP (Personal Injury Protection): FAQ
January 30, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
If you own a car in Florida, you may have been told that you have to get PIP coverage. PIP policies add a few hundred dollars a year to your premiums, so why do you have to pay that money? What is PIP and how does it work? PIP benefits can be confusing, and...
Read moreDecember 29, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
As noted in Washington State Magazine’s article titled “Traffic Signals: A Brief History,” governments have been controlling traffic flow for over a century and a half. Before stop lights and other traffic control devices were invented, police officers would direct traffic, using hand signals to keep vehicles moving safely and smoothly. As time passed,...
Read moreIs It Possible To Get Out of Jury Duty in Florida?
October 9, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
Have you ever had the perfect week planned, only to go to the mailbox and find a court summons with your name on it? What if you’re selected, and the trial lasts for weeks? Or what if you have an important event on or around the summons date? If you have ever been in...
Read moreSeptember 20, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Florida Law
There’s a reason people call Florida the Sunshine State. With sunny weather almost year-round, Florida motorists enjoy some of the country’s best and brightest driving weather. Though sunny weather may be great for many drivers, it can often become too much to handle behind the wheel, especially in the summer when temperatures reach their...
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