·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
Kinney, Fernandez & Boire’s Community Action Program is a unique philanthropic effort that empowers employees to give time in the community through paid time off for volunteerism. As part of our efforts, the KFB Law blog will spotlight a Tampa nonprofit that an employee has volunteered at each month. We hope to drive awareness, donations…
Victims of slip and falls, vehicle collisions and other situations that result in injuries or deaths frequently have a right to file a lawsuit for compensation. Injuries sometimes result from an unfortunate incident that happens without anyone being at fault, such tripping over your own foot and falling to the ground. Florida personal injury laws…
When a family member needs the services available in a nursing home, Florida offers 683 licensed facilities with more than 83,000 beds from which to choose. It costs almost $95,000 each year for a private room in a nursing home, but the high cost of care in a nursing home provides peace of mind until…
As a general rule, Florida law holds owners, tenants or those in control of residential and commercial premises responsible when their negligence causes injury to someone lawfully on their property. Several legal issues, such as whether the injured party trespassed or was invited, may enter into determining if a court awards compensation for the injuries.…
There are thousands of traffic accidents every year in Florida. In many of these cases, one driver may be responsible for the pain and suffering of the person they hit because of negligent driving behavior. But how do you tell who is at fault in a car accident, exactly? And what constitutes negligent behavior? If…
It is with great pride that we share that Kinney, Fernandez & Boire attorney and President, Marcus Fernandez was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning as one of their 2019 Community Heroes. The award was granted at a Lightning game where Fernandez was surrounded by family and members of the charitable organizations he supports. The…
Miles of beaches, countless family attractions, and unsurpassed weather are only a few reasons why people flock to Florida. Whether you live here or are just passing through, understanding Florida roadway laws is essential for keeping everyone safe. Texting or talking while driving According to the most recent statistics compiled by the state, distracted driving…
Kinney, Fernandez & Boire’s Community Action Program is a unique philanthropic effort that empowers employees to give time in the community through paid time off for volunteerism. As part of our efforts, the KFB Law blog will spotlight a Tampa nonprofit which an employee has volunteered at each month. We hope to drive awareness, donations…
Florida set a record a year ago with 116.5 million visitors. The preliminary figures for 2018 are on target to equal or beat last year’s record. One group benefitting from this boom is the car rental industry which was already setting records even before last year. Tampa International Airport was the ninth largest car rental…
One of the most critical factors in building any personal injury case is documentation and evidence. From the moment that your car accident occurs, it becomes essential for you to begin cataloging important pieces of information. Additionally, if you are injured and intend to sue for damages, you will need to enlist the assistance of…
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