Newsletters
This library contains newsletters and articles that we at Meldon Law hope to be of help to you when dealing with accidents of all types, including serious injuries, DUI arrests, and other criminal charges. This library is intended to be a resource for public information and help Florida drivers to protect themselves. Remember, every case is unique and these articles do not intend to give or represent legal advice for any particular case.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions about your case. I also value your input and would like to hear from you about what topics YOU would like to have discussed here.
July 2016 Meldon Law Newsletter
Florida PIP Scam Discovered Florida has had a law called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) since the early 1970’s. It requires that every car owner purchase PIP insurance that pays 80% of your medical bills and 60% of your lost wages up to a combined limit of $10,000. In 2012 the insurance lobby convinced the… Read More
June 2016 Meldon Law Newsletter
This Month’s Topic of Interest: June 2016 Florida Distracted Driving Crashes Soar! Since 2011, crashes in Florida have soared by 63.1% and injuries caused by crashes have gone up by 33.6%! Distracted driving is defined as “anything that causes a motorist to divert his or her attention from the road or his or her… Read More
May 2016 Meldon Law Newsletter
This Month’s Topic of Interest: May 2016 War Memorial in Gainesville Needs Our Help I grew up in Gainesville, and spent a few years in the military after college. Now that I’m moving back here with my wife and our two little guys, it’s been really great to see what a veteran-friendly community we… Read More
April 2016 Meldon Law Newsletter
This Month’s Topic of Interest: April 2016 Implied Consent and Breath, Blood, or Urine Testing The breath test for determining blood-alcohol content is the most recognizable part of the process of being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The breath test has become so popularized that many companies even sell portable breathalyzers for… Read More
March 2016 Meldon Law Newsletter
This Month’s Topic of Interest: March 2016 Hover Boards: Fun Toy or Dangerous Liability? A New York family gave their two sons (the youngest son under 18, and the older one just 18) hoverboards this past Christmas. The term “hoverboard” is a bit of a misnomer, as they are actually motorized self-balancing scooters. It… Read More
