Credit Card Fraud Alert Sends Man Whose Card it is to Jail

A credit card fraud alert for a last round of drinks at a Fort Lauderdale night club leads to false arrest and false imprisonment of our client. Click here to see NBC 6 South Florida’s coverage of this story. The Berman Law Firm’s criminal defense colleague will defend our client from any criminal charges. Once any criminal charges are disposed of, The Berman Law Firm will pursue civil claims for false arrest and false imprisonment against the night club and the city who arrested him. This could happen to anyone and will not be tolerated. If you believe you have been falsely arrested...

Governor Scott Vetoed Law Allowing Increased Highway Speed Limits

Jeffrey Berman

Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed Florida Senate Bill 392 (2014). Click here to review the governor’s veto letter. Had this bill become law it would have allowed the speed limit on certain highways in Florida to be increased to 75 mph, making auto accidents more likely to occur on Florida highways. This veto keeps Florida in the majority of states with speed limits not in excess of 70 mph. We previously posted about this bill, emphasizing the increased dangers of driving at higher rates of speed, including the occurrence and severity of an auto accident. No matter the speed limit, we ask...

2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report

Jeffrey Berman

Today the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission published its 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report. The 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report indicates there were sixty-two fatalities caused by a boating related accident in Florida in 2013. Drowning is reported as the leading cause of death. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also reports there have been eleven fatalities caused by a boating related accident in Florida so far this year. The 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report stresses the importance of boating safety, including more careful boat operation and the use of life jackets. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulates Florida’s fish and wildlife resources to protect their well-being and ensure...

Florida Senate and House Unanimously Pass Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act

Jeffrey Berman

The Florida Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, which is awaiting the governor’s signature. The Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act would, among other things, increase the mandatory minimum prison sentence for a driver leaving the scene of a car accident involving injury or death of a cyclist or pedestrian. The Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act would remove an incentive under current law for drivers involved in a car accident with a cyclist or pedestrian to leave the scene. Click here to review the Senate bill, and click here to review the House bill. The Aaron Cohen...

Law Allowing Increased Highway Speed Limit on Governor Scott’s Desk

Jeffrey Berman

Last week the Florida House of Representatives adopted and passed Florida Senate Bill 392 (2014). This bill, if signed into law by Governor Scott, would allow the speed limit on certain highways in Florida to be increased to 75 mph. Florida would join a small group of states with speed limits in excess of 70 mph. It is uncertain whether Governor Scott will veto the bill. We previously posted about this proposed new law, emphasizing the increased dangers of driving at higher rates of speed. Please slow down to help prevent and lessen the incidence of personal injury and wrongful death resulting from...