3,166 people died in the US in 2017 because of distracted driving. Distracted driving is supplanting DUI as the most hazardous road condition in the United States. An Orlando area emergency room doctor says he sees more patients in the ER than from DUI crashes. Trauma surgeon Dr. Andrew Skattam deals with the consequences of distracted driving in the Osceola County Regional Medical Center ER regularly. “We see everything from a minor injury, someone driving over someone’s foot, someone … [Read more...]
Sarasota Sheriff Believes New Texting While Driving Law is Unenforceable
When Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that made it a primary offense to text while driving, most people lauded the action. The dangers with texting and driving have received a great deal of publicity and rightly so, texting or any other activity with a mobile device while driving amounts to distracted driving and has caused numerous car accidents and needless fatalities. However, Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight doesn't agree. He believe the new law is essentially … [Read more...]
Florida Legislature Approves Stricter Texting While Driving Bill
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 once the officer spots a driver using a mobile device to text, email or chat. Hands free use of a cell phone remains legal. 2)It more broadly bans any use of a … [Read more...]
Court Does Some Chalk Talk
Have you ever been annoyed or frustrated by having white chalk marks placed on your tires after you've legally parked to do some shopping or run some errands? Apart from that, you feel violated that some unknown person just went up and marked up your vehicle. Well, now you may be able to fight back. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit unanimously agreed. Chalking tires is a kind of trespass, Judge Bernice Donald wrote for the panel, and it requires a … [Read more...]
Traffic Ticket? Give Attorney John McGuire a Call
Most people know us for our criminal defense work, help with auto accidents, and divorces. However, we also help people who've received any kind to traffic ticket. We charge a low fee of $69 with no hidden costs or extra fees. $69, that's what you pay. If there is a court hearing, we will go for you and represent you. Traffic tickets are a nuisance but they can cause financial problems for you. Traffic fines and penalties not only put points on your license, they increase your insurance … [Read more...]
