Author Archives: Wendy Wendy Doyle-Palumbo
Spike in Florida Wrong-Way Crashes: Why These Accidents Are Increasing and How Victims Recover Compensation
Wrong-way crashes are among the most frightening and deadly accidents on Florida roads. In recent years, several high-profile incidents on I-75, I-95, the Turnpike, and local highways have made headlines. Often, these cases involved impaired drivers, late-night travel, or poorly lit ramps. These crashes are devastating not only because they happen suddenly, but because… Read More »
Recent Multi-Car Pileups on Florida Highways Show Why Determining Fault Isn’t Always Straightforward
Multi-car pileups have been making news across Florida with increasing frequency, especially along busy corridors like I-95, I-75, I-4, and the Florida Turnpike. Heavy rain, dense morning fog, sudden braking, and high-speed traffic all create the perfect conditions for chain-reaction crashes. While these incidents often appear chaotic, they share a common theme: determining who… Read More »
3 Dead And 8 Injured In Florida Car Crash Involving Bear
According to the Seminole police, individuals traveling in a 2nd motor vehicle had stopped for assistance when a 3rd motor hit them. 3 individuals died and 8 sustained injuries in an accident that occurred after a motorist in a Cadillac Escalade struck a bear and stopped along a two-lane road in the Florida Everglades…. Read More »
3 Sisters Killed In Florida Crash
56-year-old Rose Neal and her 2 sisters had a chance to go to Miami for enjoyment before travelling back home to take care for her sick 29-year-old son but the day trip took a tragic turn as the 3 sisters, 64-year-old Kay Ferril, 66-year-old Willie Morgane and Neal died early Sunday in a four-vehicle,… Read More »
Two Teenagers Arrested In Alleged Crime Spree In Florida
Authorities told on Sunday that 2 teenage Kentucky sweethearts, suspected in a crime spree of stolen vehicles and pilfered checks all over the U.S. South, have been arrested in Florida. On Sunday, 18-year-old Dalton Hayes and his 13-year-old girlfriend, Cheyenne Phillips, were taken into custody without incident around 12:10 a.m. in Panama City Beach,… Read More »
Florida Dad Accused Of Throwing 5-Year-Old Daughter Off Bridge
On Thursday morning, a police officer who was not on-duty was going home from job when he said he saw a horrific crime. A white PT Cruiser travelling at high rate of speed passed his motor vehicle; the driver was driving erratically at the speed almost 100 mph. The officer pursued the vehicle for… Read More »
Settlement Reached In Florida Parasailing Accident Lawsuit
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – A settlement has been reached in a case over a parasailing accident that happened in 2013 due to which two Indiana teens sustained life-threatening injuries. The 2 teens, Sidney Good and Alexis Fairchild both 17-year-old, were parasailing when their parasail broke loose from a motorboat in Panama City, Florida, in… Read More »
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2015
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981. and Conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. Did you know that… Read More »
Love Your Lawyer Day
It’s National Love Your Lawyer Day on Friday November 6, 2015 Yes. You read it right. For the past 15 years, the first Friday of November has been designated National Love Your Lawyer Day! This means that the best lawyers nationwide will get some well deserved attention for the work they do to ensure… Read More »
Divorce and Family Law Resources
Divorce and Child Custody Attorney Wendy Doyle offers the following resources for divorcing parents in Florida. Top 10 Tips for Divorcing Parents – by Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. – Ten tips to help your children navigate during the trials of divorce. Source: Psychologytoday.com Children’s Rights Council – The Children’s Rights Council is a national organization… Read More »
Pasco County Family Law Attorney on Time Sharing & Holidays
Tips on Time Sharing & Holidays In Florida, since 2008 during a divorce or when unmarried parents petition the courts to determine parental responsibility and court orders, child custody is a concept that has been abolished. Joint or sole custody has been replaced by majority time sharing and equal time sharing. Florida courts require… Read More »
Are You Seeking a Divorce Modification?
Divorce Modifications and Eligibility If the New Year has you thinking about a divorce modification, you’re not alone. Whether you are wanting a Judge to revisit a child support final order, timesharing matter or if you have had an unforeseen, substantial and permanent change that warrants an alimony modification, now may be the time… Read More »
Governor Scott Vetoes Alimony Reform Bill
Florida Alimony Reform Bill Vetoed On April 15th, 2016, alimony reform bill B 668 came to an end. Amidst a firestorm of controversy and a high number of proponents for alimony reform and support for the passing of this Bill, Governor Scott vetoed the Bill. According to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the Governor’s office reported… Read More »
Holiday Custody and Time Sharing Tampa Bay Family Law
Holiday Time-Sharing Tips for Tampa Bay Parents Co-Parenting and The Holiday Schedule It’s that time again and many Tampa Bay parents may be experiencing some anxiety about co-parenting during the holidays. If you’re new to time-sharing, this holiday season may have you a bit on edge. Whether you are a mother or father, you… Read More »
Filing for Temporary Relief Help to Avoid Financial Crisis
Whether your family law case is a divorce or paternity case, the courts generally do not move as fast as you would like or need them to. The truth is, while waiting, you’ll need to keep up with your needs and the needs of your children. In many cases, especially in high conflict family… Read More »
Who Gets the Pets in Florida Divorces
How Pets are Handled in a Florida Divorce We may fall out of love with our spouses, but just like our children, we never fall out of love with our pets. One of the main concerns and questions divorcing couples I represent will ask me is “How can I get “custody” of the pets?”… Read More »
Florida No Fault Insurance HB 1063
Under Florida’s no-fault system, motorists are required to carry $10,000 in personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage. That coverage is designed to pay medical bills if a motorist is injured in an accident that is was not their fault. The House Bill HB 1063 that is up for a vote, proposes that the $10,000 no-fault… Read More »
Florida Ranks Among Highest in Motorcycle Accidents
If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast in Pasco County, Florida, the stats on motorcycle fatalities and accidents in Pasco and Tampa Bay, most likely won’t surprise you. In 2016 Florida ranked among the highest in the Nation for motorcycle fatalities including motorcycle accidents in Pasco County, Florida. Even though there was a small drop from… Read More »
Why Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Pasco County, FL?
If you have been in a car accident, even the slightest crash can be traumatic. Many of our clients who were involved in motor vehicle accidents who waited to hire our firm told us that they were too upset or traumatized after their accident to have considered reaching out to a lawyer for help…. Read More »
Commercial Truck Accidents Pasco County and Florida on the Rise
In 2015 in the United States, there were 138,000 people injured in large truck and bus accidents. For many years, there had been a significant decrease in trucking accidents; however, from 2009 to 2015 there was a 62% increase in commercial trucking accidents. Additionally, the number of buses involved in fatal crashes increased from… Read More »