In Florida, distracted driving continues to be a serious issue. Even with the addition of legislation making texting and other forms of distracted driving illegal, in 2017 there were still 49,288 distracted driving-related crashes in Florida alone. Distracted driving comes in many forms. The types that are punishable include reading, texting, or entering-in information on… View Article
A power of attorney is an incredibly useful legal tool, but it can be confusing to know exactly when it is appropriate to have one. This legal document allows a principal to designate another individual (the agent) to act on their behalf either in specified matters, or in all matters relating to the principal’s life…. View Article
Slips and falls are an unfortunately common injury in and around the home. For that reason, many homeowners question whether or not someone who falls and injures themselves on their property can hold the homeowner liable. The amount of potential liability depends heavily on the legal status of the person who fell and was injured… View Article
Homeowners’ associations can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they ensure the neighborhood is held to a certain standard of cleanliness and order. On the other hand, they can prevent you from having total freedom on your own private property – and they wield legal power in many instances. The two areas… View Article
The responsibilities of providing for a child are taxing enough for two parents. However, if you are a single parent caring for a child (or children) on your own, the weight of protecting multiple lives can incite anxiety, overwhelming fear, and thoughts of panic. You may ask yourself, “If something were to happen to me,… View Article
A person’s estate is settled and distributed through a probate administration process called probate court that uses the testamentary will of the deceased to transfer assets and inheritance to beneficiaries. In some cases, this process can be challenged by a family member who feels there is a questionable distribution of the estate’s assets that doesn’t… View Article
Falling behind on mortgage payments is more common than you might think. Many homeowners around the country fall behind each year and could be on their way to foreclosure without some sort of permanent assistance. If you find yourself in a similar situation, you may be eligible to modify your mortgage. With mortgage modification, you… View Article
Couples who are considering a divorce in Florida need to be aware of the different options for spousal support, and should know how the state determines those payments. Legislation threatens to change regularly, but until it does, anybody going through a divorce should be aware of the different types of alimony offered in Florida: Temporary… View Article
Sinkholes can spring up from seemingly nowhere and leave homes and property devastated, while the property owners are left to pick up the pieces and fight with insurance companies for compensation. At the BCN Law Firm, we have an extensive record of helping policy holders get all that their insurance policies entitle them to. If… View Article
As if getting a single DUI wasn’t enough of an issue, repeat offenders in Florida face serious consequences. The penalties associated with a second DUI offense typically include fines, driver’s license suspension, impounding the vehicle used, and compulsory installment of an ignition interlock device. In Florida there is also mandatory jail time for people who… View Article
