Ending Distracted Driving Begins with You
This letter to the editor appeared in the April 9th edition of the Florida Times-Union. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. American drivers are texting
Repeal of PIP Car Insurance Bill Moving Forward
We feel it important to keep you advised of the changing landscape in motor vehicle insurance requirements in Florida. We previously wrote about the new
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Terrell • Hogan is offering two presentations to local high schools and employers focused on ending distracted driving.
Temporary Injunction Entered Against Portions of the New Florida PIP Law Stayed Pending Appeal
On March 20, 2013 we advised of the temporary injunction that had been entered enjoining those sections of Florida’s new Personal Injury Protection “PIP” law,
Temporary Injunction Entered Against Portions of the New PIP Law
We have previously advised of the new restrictions under the Florida’s new Personal Injury Protection “PIP” law, Chapter 2012-197, Laws of Florida (2012 PIP Act),
FDOT Announces New Safety Campaign: “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow"
The Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) announced a new three month campaign focusing on traffic safety, “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow.” The campaign has been joined
Who is Paying Your Doctor?
It happens all the time: You go to your doctor with a problem, and he or she writes a prescription for a drug. You assume
FDA Warns Zithromax May Cause Fatal Irregular Heart Rhythm
The FDA is warning that the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax), can cause a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm in some patients. The New England Journal of Medicine
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Sometimes abuse or neglect occurs in even the best facilities. Signs of abuse or neglect can be obvious – bedsores, open wounds, bruises, burns, fractures
Your Motor Vehicle Insurer May Be Wrongfully Denying You Benefits Under the New PIP Law
Last October, we at Terrell • Hogan alerted you to the changes to the Florida’s Personal Injury Protection “PIP” insurance law. Beginning January 1, 2013,
Update: Smoke on the Highway
UPDATE: The Florida Highway Patrol has improved and updated its policies, procedures and training for troopers to inform drivers about smoke on Florida highways. This
Congratulations Jim Terrell and Wayne Hogan on Legal Milestone!
Wayne Hogan and Jim Terrell were recognized by the Florida Bar this year for maintaining their civil trial board certification status since 1983. Evidence of
Distracted Driving Topic of Inside Jacksonville
Wayne Hogan recently appeared on Inside Jacksonville to talk about the dangers of distracted driving on our roadways. The public affairs show is hosted by
More Than 1 in 3 Smartphone Owners Admit to Using it While Driving
A McKinsey & Company June 2012 study, “Mobility of the Future,” which surveyed 4,000 people demonstrated that 35% of smartphone users admit to using them
Legislation Pending on Cell Phone Use by Teenagers in Florida
A current Folio Weekly article, “A Major Distraction For Minor Drivers,” addresses pending Florida legislation that focuses on teenagers and cell phone use, Senate Bill
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Equal Justice Event
Wayne Hogan attended the 2012 Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Robert J. Beckham Equal Justice Event. The Equal Justice event honors those in the legal community
Alan Pickert and HEAL! in the News
Terrell • Hogan Attorney Alan Pickert is currently the President of HEAL (Healing Every Autistic Life)—a local non profit foundation that benefits the autism community
Center for Justice & Democracy
The Center for Justice & Democracy is the only national consumer organization in the country exclusively dedicated to protecting our civil justice system. Our firm