Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is The Insurance Company Watching You?
Last year the top insurance companies, all names you know and see on television ads, had net income in the billions of dollars. The formula is simple, take in more money than you pay out. I represented insurance companies for about 2 decades of my nearly 30-year career. One of the practices I had… Read More »
School Bullying
As the fall semester starts to get underway, students are dealing with a whole host of new issues from mandatory masks to social distancing. Unfortunately, one problem that many will confront is not new at all…though it has increased at a shocking rate over the past few years. According to the National Bullying Prevention… 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 »
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 »
New Laws Starting July 1st
The Florida Legislature passed, and Governor Desantis signed, numerous new laws that go into effect on July 1. Some of the laws that could affect you are as follows: Teacher Pay– The State of Florida has recognized that in order to provide the best education for its children, teachers must be paid reasonably. This… Read More »
When Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
After an accident, you should hire a personal injury attorney immediately. When you, a friend, or a loved one are injured in an accident, there are many important questions to be answered. For many, depending on the severity of the injury, it can be a shocking and even confusing time. Hiring a personal injury… Read More »
THE HAZARDS OF NOT WEARING A SEATBELT
Most of us follow the same procedure when we get into a vehicle. The first thing we do is put our seatbelt on. Why do we do this? For most of us, it’s become a matter of habit. The reason that it became a habit is because of the effectiveness of a seatbelt in… Read More »
Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case – Keep It Quiet
With everyone glued to social media these days, after a car accident, it may seem natural to post about it. After all, that may be the quickest and most convenient way to reach out to the most people. However, it is important to realize that anything you post on social media may be accessed… Read More »
Employer Liability In The Face Of A National Emergency
On April 1, 2020, the State of Florida issued a mandatory Executive Order requiring all residents of Florida to “limit their movements and personal interactions outside their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services of conduct essential activities”. This Order supplemented prior direction from state and local authorities closing schools,… Read More »
Safely Observing The Holidays
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a statewide stay at home order as the state records more than 12,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, following President Donald Trump’s decision to update the social distancing guidance from “15 Days to Slow the Spread” to “30 Days to Slow the Spread.” “The goal is to reduce contacts… Read More »
