When a loved one dies it is always a difficult time. When the death is sudden and unexpected as the result of an accident, a family is hit especially hard. If the accident appears to have been the result of another person's negligence or wrongdoing, the family often...
Month: April 2016
For Florida Latinos, immigration is a major election issue
Florida is home to numerous immigrants from Central American and Caribbean nations. According to one survey about one in five residents of the state was born in another country. Latinos are a major part of the immigrant community, and make up more than 23 percent of...
If I’m attacked on someone else’s property, who is liable?
Imagine this scenario: You are walking through the mall to find some new clothes and a birthday gift for your sister. You realize you are running late to meet friend for dinner and are rushing out to your car. Before you get there, however, you are suddenly attacked,...
What exceptions and accommodations are there for naturalization?
People who come to Miami, anywhere throughout Florida or the entire U.S. and are seeking naturalization might be intimidated by all the various rules that have to be followed in completing the task. While these rules are in place to provide a level playing field for...
Multi-vehicle crash in Miami kills elderly woman
A horrific crash at a Miami intersection took the life of an elderly woman and sent a number of people to local hospitals recently. The accident happened when a dump truck from the city public works department rear-ended a taxi cab that was waiting at a stoplight. The...
Immigrants respond to Trump by seeking citizenship, right to vote
There are a lot of good reasons for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen. These include the ability to sponsor family members for permanent residency, the ability to travel outside the U.S. for longer periods of time and the ability to receive federal financial aid...
Asylum in the U.S. is available for those fleeing oppression
Throughout the history of the United States, people fleeing oppression and persecution in other lands have come here to start a new life in safety. Many apply for asylum under U.S. immigration law. If their application is approved, they can remain in the U.S. A person...
When is a Florida homeowner liable for a swimming pool drowning?
Since at least the mid-20th Century, the backyard swimming pool has been an iconic symbol of the Florida lifestyle. But swimming pools can be dangerous places, especially for small children. Every year in the U.S. swimming pool drownings claim the lives of about 350...