When the trial is over, the verdict is in and the judge has banged the gavel for the last time on a case, what’s next? Well, for people who are unhappy with the verdict, that’s usually an appeal. Most people understand the basic ebb-and-flow of a trial court, but...
“Voir dire” is usually referred to as the jury selection process. In reality, it should probably be called the jury de-selection process because it’s the time given to the court and the opposing attorneys to rid the jury pool of participants who are too conflicted or...
When you have a dispute with another individual or a business, filing a civil lawsuit may seem like the only option. However, many parties who have a pending lawsuit will eventually settle the issue before their court date. Not all of these settlements happen...
In business, the best course of action is to avoid problems before they ever occur. However, once business disputes have begun, there are still options to proactively avoid escalating the situation. Mediation saves time, money and energy that could be otherwise...
As a doctor monitors an expectant mother’s health and that of her unborn child, they have an obligation to tell them of any potential complications with the pregnancy. These days, doctors are able to watch closely as a fetus develops. That means they can often...
When someone loses their case in court, they may want to file an appeal. This is true of both criminal and civil cases. Some circumstances may make an appeal a realistic option, giving the person a chance at having a previous decision reversed. What leads to an...
The cost of prescription drugs has been increasing incrementally over the past few years. An increasing number of individuals seeking less expensive alternatives to domestically manufactured drugs have turned to foreign-produced ones as a result. The problem with the...
A car crash that leaves you injured could mean thousands of dollars in medical costs, a lengthy hospital stay that requires paid child care support because you can't be at home and property damage in the tens of thousands of dollars. If the company insuring the other...
Being involved in any type of frightening accident can trigger your fight or flight response. It could be a car accident, a truck accident, a fall or a workplace accident -- just to name a few examples. Your fight or flight response kicks in either way, and you can...
When a negligent motor vehicle accident steals the life of a loved one, finding justice becomes vitally important. Often, bereaved Tampa family members cannot move on until they have found a way to hold the parties responsible for their loss to account. For many,...