Florida is one of the top Spring Break destinations in the U.S., drawing millions of visitors every year to its beaches, nightlife, and entertainment hotspots. From Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach to Miami and Daytona, tourists and college students flock to the Sunshine State for fun in the sun. However, with large crowds, alcohol-fueled […]
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Florida’s insurance laws have undergone significant changes in 2025, affecting personal injury victims, policyholders, and legal claims. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s critical to understand how these updates may impact your ability to receive compensation. At McGuire Megna Attorneys,
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Don’t Let Negligence Go Unchallenged—Get the Compensation You Deserve! Life can change in an instant when an unexpected accident occurs. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or a dog bite, the aftermath of an injury can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. At McGuire Megna Attorneys, we
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After years of wrangling, the Florida Legislature sent a stricter bill to Gov. DeSantis for signature. If Governor DeSantis signs the bill, it will take effect on July 1, 2019. The bill affects Florida drivers in two significant ways: 1)texting while driving becomes a primary offense which means a police officer can stop a vehicle
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Brittany Stephens, a passenger in the vehicle hit by a speeding off-duty cop, has been sentenced to prison for negligent homicide. Stephens 1-year-old was killed in the crash. The cop was driving 94 mph, 44 mph above the speed limit. He was also charged with negligent homicide. Christopher Manuel, already released on a $15,000 bond,
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In the midst of our annual Spring Break onslaught of tourists, pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in Pinellas County. The combination of heavy traffic, tourists who don’t know the roads, and a general lack of pedestrian lanes that are safe and well lit has contributed to this situation. Tampa Bay area law enforcement officials
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The Tampa Bay Times published an update on dangerous intersections for bicyclists. I wrote about this over a year ago and the situation hasn’t improved. In fact, it has become worse for those who use their bicycles for recreation or for work. According to the Times, “All of the intersections — eight are in Pinellas
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Holiday parties, office closings, relatives visiting all lead to one thing-a dramatic increase in drunk driving arrests in the Bay area. The past few months, we’ve already witnessed a rash of wrong-way crashes on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Most recently, a 78-year-old man was arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on McMullen Booth
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In the span of two weeks, the Howard Franklin Bridge has been closed because of a crash involving a wrong way driver. In both incidents, there are common factors involved: 1)both drivers were impaired and, 2)both drivers made a U-turn on the bridge and started going the wrong way causing the crashes. There are signs
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Ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft are so popular with Floridians, they are outpacing traditional transportation companies like taxis and car services. Part of their popularity is their ubiquity. They’re relatively quick and cheap. But there’s one hitch. Who pays when an Uber or Lyft vehicle is involved in a car accident? In May 2017, Florida
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