Monthly Archives: August 2020
FLORIDA’S NURSING HOME VISITATION – IS THE RISK WORTH THE REWARD?
Time is the most precious commodity in life. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. Time is a commodity that we cannot store, save, or expand. The amount of time we have on this planet is finite and it is constantly dwindling. For people who have loved ones in skilled nursing facilities, the… Read More »
School Bus Safety Tips As Children Head Back To School
Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may be present like schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots. Parents should also go over safety tips with their children to make sure they… Read More »
Congratulations to our Attorneys recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith, one of Florida’s oldest law firms, is pleased to announce five of the Firm’s partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Partners Gary S. Lesser, Joseph B. Landy, Mickey Smith, Chad Hastings, and Glenn Siegel were all recognized in the… Read More »
Do You Know The Law: Intersections
In our practice, we see many intersectional accidents. A car turning left in front of oncoming traffic is a common scenario. A particularly dangerous situation occurs when a vehicle speeds up to “make the light.” When a crash occurs, the increased speed can result in a major collision. Florida law requires a driver to… Read More »
Simon Cowell Accident Case Gives Us Practical Advice For E-Bike Safety
Back in the 1970’s, children coveted the Western Flyer Mean Machine. It was a popular bike. A child could ride a bike that looked and felt just like a sleek motorcycle. My parents, like some others, did not want me to aspire to ride motorcycles or any self-propelled bike. My parents deemed them dangerous…. Read More »
Types of Personal Injury Claims
Some of the other personal injury lawsuits we handle are: Boating Accidents – Florida is home to some of the greatest waterways to enjoy boating. Consequently, Florida leads the country in both total fatalities and accidents. Some of the most common causes of boating-related accidents in Florida are alcohol use, excessive speed, carelessness/inattention, operator… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Gap Insurance
Gap insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) is an optional car insurance coverage that helps pay off your auto loan if your car is totaled or stolen and you owe more than the car’s depreciated value. Gap insurance may also be called “loan/lease gap coverage.” This type of coverage is only available if you’re the original… Read More »
Arbitration Agreements: Sign on the Dotted Line???
Trial by jury is an important American right. It sets our system of justice apart from the rest of the world. The right to a jury trial is so important that our Founding Fathers codified it in the Bill of Rights. The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution states specifically that “the right… Read More »
