Purchasing a car can be a stressful event. Not only is it normally a large expenditure but it also can involve pressure tactics and the filling out of paperwork you’re unfamiliar with. It’s important to know your rights and to protect your interests when spending so much money. The following are three common practices in […]
Punitive damages are available in many types of personal injury claims. These damages are intended as punishment for the offenders and also discouragement from committing this type of offense in the future. The damages are typically awarded in extreme cases where it has been determined that the defendant with disregard for the plaintiff’s safety. There […]
Why Laws Are Different State to State If we all live in the same country, the United States of America, why do laws differ from state to state? It can be confusing. There are actually two different sets of laws; federal laws and state laws. Federal laws are generally for the entire country. They are […]
Personal injury accidents are exactly what is says; injuries to your body. The most common cause of a personal injury is from car accidents, falls, accidents in the home and at work, assaults and product defects. These accidents cause injuries that range from the very minor, lacerations, to the severe, internal injuries or worse. We’ve […]
Kelly Swartz of Widerman Malek, PL was appointed to the Board of the Brevard Schools Foundation. The Foundation fills educational funding and opportunity gaps for students in Brevard.
On Saturday, January 30th, The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) held their annual Block Kids Contest at Quest Elementary School. It was a fun event and enjoyed by all. The contest judges breakfast was sponsored by the law firm of Widerman Malek, PL. The competition is a free national event hosted by the local […]
Oh, the terms you see and hear when dealing with the legal system. There’s “Juris prudence” or “pro se” and let’s not forget “ex parte”. The legal system does seem to have its own language. A word that is commonly used is “tort”. Some terms or words can be figured out by looking at the […]
Today’s world has become a world of people seeking to be rich and people also seeking to never have responsibility for their actions. This combination has led to some of the most ridiculous lawsuits ever filed. For those of us who are a bit more responsible, these lawsuits at least offer some entertainment value. Have […]
I don’t know what you think but, to me, there seems to be more and more sinkholes in the U.S.A. recently. Just within the last few days, there was a sinkhole reported in Ocala, Florida. As a matter of fact, Florida seems to have an overabundance of sinkholes. Perhaps the “Sinkhole State” should replace “Sunshine […]
