Unfortunately, car accidents occur frequently in the state of Florida. According to preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2022, there were 381,156 car crashes across the state, with 242,622 involving injury and with 3,292 fatalities. Many of these accidents were rear end collisions. [...]
Many prescription medications are “controlled substances.” Physicians who prescribe controlled substances for patients in Florida must adhere to strict legal requirements as to how controlled substances can be prescribed. Typically, a physician must have an in-person consultation with the patient in order for the physician to prescribe controlled substances. The [...]
In the wake of a disaster, the last thing anyone thinks about is taxes. Things like checking on loved ones, food, and shelter, and surveying the damage are at the forefront of the immediate aftermath. However, with clean-up and recovery from a natural disaster taking place over a period that [...]
Stephen D. Wilson Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recognized Stephen D. Wilson as a global leader in the 2022 edition of WWL: Sports & Gaming. Since 1996, WWL has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. WWL’s findings are based on recommendations and feedback from eminent [...]
Two terms used interchangeably from clients regarding their auto insurance are “No-Fault” and “Full Coverage”. These terms are frequently misunderstood. What do they really mean? Florida is a “No-Fault” State. What does this really mean? Many assume that because Florida is called a “No-Fault” state, this means that no party [...]
James Hays Mathis Jr. Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that James Hays Mathis Jr. has joined the firm as an associate and manager of the firm's Destin office. Hays represents individuals and businesses in general civil litigation, probate litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. Hays has been practicing law [...]
Effective September 30, 2022, Florida’s minimum hourly wage increased from $10 per hour to $11 per hour for standard employees. For qualified tipped employees, the minimum hourly wage increased from $6.98 per hour to $7.98 per hour. Florida’s minimum hourly wage will continue to increase by $1 each year until [...]
John R. Zoesch III, J. Nixon Daniel III, Steven R. Griffin Beggs & Lane, RLLP is pleased to announce that three of the firm's attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Guide. The Best Lawyers in America® is regarded as [...]
John H. Adams, Cecily Parker Congratulations to Beggs & Lane attorneys John H. Adams and Cecily Parker for their recent appellate victory in a contested probate matter before the Florida First District Court of Appeal. John and Cecily’s client petitioned the probate court to appoint his mother’s longtime friend and [...]
J. Jerome Miller Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce J. Jerome (Jerry) Miller has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Destin office, where his practice will focus on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, guardianship, and local government law. Prior to joining the firm, Jerry [...]
