Consumer Information – Legal Resources
We offer helpful information for our visitors and clients with our articles, as well as a list of other important legal resources. These links lead you to helpful, informative articles and websites on a wide range of legal topics, consumer issues, Florida legal resources, and more. If there is information that you are unable to find, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Consumer Information (Our Articles):
Real Estate:
- Real Estate Partitions and Domestic Violence in Florida
- 5 important things to consider and ask before buying that property
- Lost or Misplaced Deeds – Do You Need Your Original Deed When You Sell Your Home or Refinance?
- How to Remove a Deceased Person’s Name from a Deed
- How To Look Up A Florida Deed
- What Is Included In A Title Search Report In Florida?
- 13 Tips For Negotiating a Commercial Real Estate Lease
- Anatomy of A Florida Real Estate Closing
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Real Estate Closings
- Duties of a Closing Agent
- Real Estate Pre-Closing Checklist
- 3 Common Forms of Ownership of Florida Real Estate
- 3 Steps to Adding a Name to a Deed
- 9 Common Real Estate Contract Conditions
- 7 Things to Know About Real Estate Inspections
- Index of sample foreclosure pleadings and papers
- Sample Quiet Title Lawsuit
- Sample Partition Lawsuit
- 20 Common Problems that Cause the Delay or the Cancellation of a Real Estate Closing
- Time is of The Essence – How to Win
- 19 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer When Buying or Selling a Home
- Can You Sell or Refinance Your Home in Florida If You Have A Judgment Against You?
- How To Get Your Landlord To Repair The Mold In Your Home
- Broward County Civil Litigation
- How to Compute Deadlines for Serving or Filing Court Documents in a Florida Civil Lawsuit
Personal Injury, Slip and Falls, Car Accidents & Civil Litigation:
- Walmart Slip and Fall Settlements
- Publix Slip and Fall Settlements
- Car Accident Settlements
- How much can you get for your hotel injury settlement?
- How much can you get for your slip and fall?
- Home Health Care Negligence
- Rear-End Accident Settlements
- Examples of Cases of Pedestrians Hit Crossing the Street
- State Farm Settlements
- Winn Dixies Settlements
- Verdicts and Personal Injury Settlements
- Attorney Fees Are Negotiable
- Contingency Fee Agreement Requirements
- Car Accident FAQ
- Did Environmental Factors Contribute to Your Car Accident?
- FAQs About Car Accident Insurance
- Did Your Car Insurance Company Deny Coverage?
- Car Accident Compensation & Damages
- How to Prove Driver Negligence After a Tire Blowout
- What Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
- Car Accident Initial Consultation Questionnaire
- Car Accident Lawyer for Baby Boomers
- Car Accident News
- What Information is Included in a Florida Car Accident Report?
- When Should You Hire A Car Accident Lawyer
- Summary Judgments
- Cracked Sidewalk Injury Lawyer
- What are Interrogatories?
- Injury compensation (From Our Personal Injury Blog)
- How to Prove a Slip and Fall Case in Florida
- Hard To Prove Personal Injury Cases
- Client Initial Consultation Questionnaire – Slip and Fall Cases
- Medical Malpractice Fact Sheet
- 6 Environmental factors that can cause slip and fall accidents
- 4 Factors that determine the types of injuries from a slip and fall
- Toxic Mold Exposure and Your Rights
- How to Pursue a Slip and Fall Against a City or County
- Restaurant Slip and Falls
- Hotel and Motel Slip and Falls
- Nursing Home Slip and Falls
- Bicycle Injury Accidents
- Floor Mats and Slip and Falls
- Sample Slip and Fall Lawsuit
- Slip and Fall Case Checklist
- 8 important steps you should take at the time of the accident
- Index of sample slip and fall pleadings and court papers
- Index of sample personal injury pleadings and court papers
- Elements of Wrongful Death Under Florida Law
- Florida Wrongful Death Law
- Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death in Florida
- Wrongful Death Damages
- Inadequate Jury Awards in Wrongful Death Cases
- Frequently Asked Slip and Fall Questions
- Bed Bug Lawsuits Against Hotels
- Insufficient Service of Process
- Tire Blowouts
- Car Insurance Denies Coverage
- Demand Letters
- How Do You Know If a Lawsuit is Filed Against You?
- Slip and Fall Trials
- How to Answer a Lawsuit in Florida
- Appeals
- How To Set Aside A Judgment in Florida
- Examples of Product Liability Cases – Wheels and Tires
- Examples of Product Liability Cases – Bottles and Containers
- Defective Tire Rims: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
- Defective Mechanical Components: Missing Safety Feature in a Crane Cab
Legal Research:
Probate:
- Broward County Probate Information
- What Happens if you Die in Florida Without a Will
- How Do I File a Will in Broward County, Florida?
- Summary Administration
- 5 Ways a Florida Trust Can Be Challenged
- Index of sample probate pleadings and papers
- What do I do with the car after a loved one dies?
- Florida Probate Topics (FAQ)
Family Law & Divorce:
Free E-Books:
Data:
- Slip and Fall, Car Accident and Food Poisoning Local Injury Statistics
- Broward County Falls – Adults Over 65 – 2018
- Hallandale Car Accident Crash Data
Community:
Legal Resources:
- American Bar Association
- Better Business Bureau South East Florida
- Brain Injury Association of Florida
- Consumer Federation of America
- Consumer Reports
- Florida Bar
- Florida Consumer Action Network
- Florida State Courts
- Florida Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- National Safety Council
- Public Citizen
Consumer – Government:
- Department of Labor
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Federal Registry
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Myflorida.com – Legal
- Myflorida.com – Emergency Contact Information
- AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
- Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
- American Trucking Association
- Applied Research Associates
- Citizens for Reliable and Safety Highways (CRASH)
- Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Impact and Crashworthiness Laboratory
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administation (NHTSA)
- Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT)
- Public Health Advocacy Institute – Motor Vehicle Hazards Archives
- Safety Forum
- Share the Road Safely
- The Center for Auto Safety
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- DOT – TEA-21 Reauthorization
- Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
- Federal Highway Administration
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Florida Lemon Law
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Florida Department of Transportation (Florida D.O.T)
- Florida D.O.T. – Office of Motor Carrier Compliance
- Florida Highway Patrol
- Florida – Uninsured Motorist Statute 627.727
- Florida Traffic Crash Facts
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- MyFlorida.com
- National Center for Statistics and Analysis
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA Child Passenger Safety
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Stop Impaired Driving
- United States Department of Transportation (U.S. D.O.T)
- Pedestrian Safety Guide
Product Liability / Defective Products – Consumer:
Product Liability / Defective Products – Government:
- Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
- Florida Attorney General’s Office
- Florida Department of Transportation – kidseat.org
- Florida Division of Consumer Services
- Medical Device Safety Reports (MDSR)
- MedWatch
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
- United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Premises Liability:
- American Disability Act (ADA) – Home Page
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
- International Code Council (ICC)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
- MASTRAD Quality & Test Systems
- National Conference of States on Building Codes & Standards
- United States Access Board
Insurance Litigation:
- ERISA
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Insurance Information Institute
- Patient Advocate Foundation
- Patients Rights.org
- U.S. Department of Labor
Commercial:
- Federal Trade Commission
- Florida Department of State
- Florida Division of Corporations
- Florida Licenses / Public Access
State of Florida
- Florida Constitution
- Florida Statutes
- Laws of Florida
- Florida Clerk of Courts
- Florida Department of Revenue
- Florida Division of Corporations
South Florida
a. Broward County
b. Miami-Dade County
c. Palm Beach County
Estate-Related Florida Statutes & Rules
Estates, Trusts, and Guardianship
- Probate Code
- Broward County Probate Information
- Florida Trust Code
- Trust Administration
- Guardianship
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Florida Prudent Investor
- Florida Principal and Income
Local Government Links
- City of Hallandale Beach
- City of Hollywood Florida
- City of Aventura
- City of Miramar
- City of Dania Beach
- City of Pembroke Pines
United States
- Internal Revenue Service
- Social Security
- Federal Government Information Generally
- Federal Executive Branch
- Federal Legislative Branch
- Federal Judicial Branch
- Federal Agencies
- Library of Congress
- Local Governments & Agencies
- State Governments & Agencies
- White House
- U.S. Courts
Legal Research
Expert Witness
- Expert Directory
- Expert Law
- Expert Witness Network
- Internet Directory of Expert Witnesses
- TASA
- Triodyne
General
News
Local Attorneys:
- Broward County Criminal Lawyer, Fort Lauderdale
- Broward County Lawyers
- South Florida Attorneys
- Hollywood Florida Attorneys
- Dania Beach Lawyers
- Aventura Attorneys
- Miramar Lawyers
Out of State Lawyers: