Archive for September, 2013
Did you know that six out of every 10 falls happen at home? Without realizing it, many people let hazards which may contribute to falls accumulate around their homes, such as loose rugs, power and extension cords, rickety chairs, etc. These hazards endanger residents and guests alike. Many falls in the home could easily be […]
Auto insurance companies serving the Florida market are hoping that the state courts lift a ban on portions of the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) reform law of 2012. On September 25, 2013, the Insurance Journal reported that Florida’s First District Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in the case [McCarty v. First DCA 13-1355]. This […]
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, an average of 625 crashes took place EACH DAY on Florida roadways in 2011. A recent study by the Insurance Research Council also found that the odds that at least one party involved in an accident in Florida is an uninsured motorist (UM) or […]
From Jacksonville.com, September 17, 2013: “An empty train struck a 18-wheeler that was carrying 38,000 pounds of coleslaw Tuesday afternoon at Faye and Alta roads, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. No one was injured in the accident.” While the thought of such a thing may seem a little ridiculous–even funny–it is anything but. Thankfully, neither the two […]
From First Coast News: Esther Ohayon, 57, and her daughter Orly Ohayan, 16, were struck by a car while they were walking at the intersection of San Jose Boulevard and Haley Road on their way to the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville on September 13, 2013. Sadly, Ms. Ohayan was killed in the incident, and her […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September 2013 as “National Preparedness Month (NPM).” his year marks the 10th Anniversary of FEMA NPM and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a formal proclamation of August 30, 2013 naming September as “National Preparedness Month,” President Barack Obama stated: “This month, as we reflect […]
If you are a resident of Duval County, FL, you probably received a “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” from the county around mid-August, 2013. This document is also known as a “Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notice.” This notice is NOT a bill, but simply an estimate of your taxes based on tax rates proposed by the […]
Flashing lights and sirens directly behind your car may seem like enough “identification.” But if you ever feel you have reason to double check the identity of a police officer, you have the legal right to do so. Consider this September 9, 2013 story from First Coast News: CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — First Coast News got […]
From News4Jax: Intersections with the Most Car Accidents in Jacksonville! “In 2012, Jacksonville’s top 25 High Frequency Crash (HFC) intersections were responsible for 4 accidents per day. That number leaps to approximately 39 accidents per day, or just over 14k car accidents per year according to a Florida Highway Safety 2009 report, if we include […]
For some people, the thought of setting up probate may be a bit daunting. Some may not even be sure what “probate” actually means. But even for those who are aware that probate includes setting up documents such as a will or living will, trust, power of attorney, and/or health care surrogates, the prospect may […]