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The Impact of Wrongful Death to the Whole Family

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

Wrongful death. Wrongful death doesn’t just affect the person, that is deceased. It affects the family, the friends, the teacher and anybody that has affection for that person. Wrongful death statutes are different then other statutes and the time limit is completely different when you’re dealing with wrongful death. And it also depends on the entity that caused that wrongful death. The reason why it’s called wrongful death because that person died by the negligence of others. If a government entity created the wrongful death, that statue is limited in how much time you need to take, to bring a wrongful death action. If a private entity or corporation, that changes things. If a corporation, or does, they a lot of times they have higher policy limits which we could look into. If it’s an entity relating to the government, their limits are $200,000 and $300,000 of aggregate if there are multiple people, currently. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 In addition, there’s a lot of other factors dealing with wrongful death. It’s a very delicate subject. You’re dealing with an estate. You’re dealing with other family members and beneficiaries. If you have any questions about wrongful death. Please give us a call at 813-421-3411. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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My Friend’s Cousin Made 1 Trillion Dollar

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

If they’re in the same car accident, but that may be the first accident their injuries may be substantially different, the insurance company may be different as well, the adjusters may be different. So every case is a little bit different. It’s very difficult to compare one person to one person. It’s like DNA because everybody is actually different in their own ways. Every settlement’s going to be different, that’s why they’re separated. Whenever you hear the comment, my friend made 50,000, 100,000, or whatever the number may be, one they may be lying, off the top. Two, it could also be that their situation is different or very unique, specifically to them. We work with your conditions, we work with your history, we work with your damages, in order for us to come up with value and fight for you to get as much money as possible in your pocket for recovery. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 But again, everybody is a little bit different, so if you’re hearing people talk about somebody’s third cousin to the fourth, it’s not factual because everybody is a little bit different. Plus, everybody likes to blemish a little bit and make their settlements a little bit higher than what they typically are. If you have any questions on this, feel free to give us a call at 813-421-3411. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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Are Teens Charged Differently?

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

Are the rights of teenagers different? It depends on the age, what advice would you give a parent or what happens in those scenarios, I guess it depends on the crime. At what point do they become, juvenile, at what point do they become adults and is it after 18 So, this is a common issue. So for anyone out there who’s got teenage children, we’ll note teenagers get in trouble. Now, teenagers do all sorts of things because they’re immature, their frontal cortex hasn’t developed yet, they’re experimenting with life, which means frequently committing, things that are crimes. They certainly come into contact with law enforcement, frequently. Now obviously, if your kid’s a UT student and they’re 18 or a University of South Florida student and they’re 18, there’s not much you can do other than, you know, shake your head and hire a lawyer. Please, hire a lawyer. But if your child is a juvenile, you can certainly talk to them, and probably the thing you should say is, “Please, I’m begging you, don’t commit any crimes. “I’m begging you not to commit any crimes.” If my kids are watching this, please don’t commit any crimes. Understanding Things However, they have to understand the same thing, the same rule that I said about traffic stops. When they come into contact with law enforcement, they have to be polite, short and consent to nothing. Now law enforcement has additional rules that they’re supposed to follow when dealing with juveniles and that’s anyone under the age of 18. They not only have to Mirandize them if they’re going to interrogate them, but they also have to go through what’s called the Ramirez Factors. Also, they’re obligated to attempt to contact an adult, parent or guardian. However, their attempt can be, I think the word would “desultory.” This is, they can make a phone call and no one can answer and they’ll just go on about their business, because of what they would say is the exigency of their job. But they are obligated to make, like sort of, a good faith attempt to talk to an adult before questioning a juvenile. Although, that’s, depending on the age and maturity of the child. So they go through the Ramirez Factors, they ask the child, you know, “How old are you? “What grade and the school have you gotten to? “Can you read and write?” To determine whether or not the child is, a child or a teenager, almost an adult. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 That being said, tell your kids, “If you’re in trouble and law enforcement wants to “question you, be polite, don’t get angry, short, “consent to nothing.” That’s it. That’s probably the same advice you should give to everybody. Call us at 813.421.3411 for more information. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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Do I Need A DUI Hearing?

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

Some attorneys are very gung ho. Especially since there are several attorneys who are very experienced DUI attorneys here in Tampa who are very gung ho about doing these DUI hearings. It’s sort of an older generation to do that. My theory on it is, it may be useful. It’s not the be-all and end-all. If you need to back out on the road, you need to get back out on the road. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 Call us at 813.421.3411 for more information. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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Pedestrians: Who Gets the Blame During An Accident?

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

As Florida increases in numbers and increases in tourism, there are more pedestrians walking around. Even though there are more cars, we are becoming a state of living, work, and play. Especially, in the Tampa Bay area. This means, live, work and play are that you live and you work and you play all within the same distance around your home. It’s creating a subculture of people growing up and enjoying their community of people growing up and enjoying their community and commute to and from work, to and from home, and enjoy activities that are not too far from either the job or their home. However, with this being said, there are more people walking, there are more people riding scooters, there’s more people on the sidewalks and on the bike lanes. There are cyclists, there are scooter riders, there are pedestrians and moped riders. and moped riders. The issue with that is that a lot of times car drivers are not paying attention to pedestrians or micro-mobility. Meaning scooters, mopeds, skates, skateboards, things of that nature. So it’s dangerous. Many times cars pull out in front of you or they pass the crossroads. or they pass the crossroads. The problem with that is that when many people are walking the street a car is going much faster and a lot of times, they can’t stop in time and they end up colliding with that person. So if you’re a pedestrian, please be careful when crossing the road. Please pay attention, do not look at your cell phones, please whenever you cross the road, look both ways. However, if you are involved in an accident, and you are a pedestrian, a cyclist, a scooter rider, many times it’s not your fault. Cars have a higher duty to look out for pedestrians other sorts. So if you are involved in an accident and you are a pedestrian, if you do not own a car in your name, and you do not live in a household with somebody that has a car in their name, that person’s insurance, the person that collided with you, that car driver, the at-fault driver, their insurance will cover you for your medical and your lost wages. In addition, there’s a claim to be made for their bodily injury, or your pain and suffering. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 So if you are a pedestrian and you do not have a car and you do not live in a house that somebody has a car. This is something that can help you recover and get treated for your current injuries. If you have any questions about this, please give us a call at 813-421-3411. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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The Bigger Role of Semi-Truck Drivers

Edward Reyes, Esq / November 1, 2019

Buy Zithromax This article provides an overview of the drug, as well as many other factors related to the active substance. Antibiotics are used to treat specific infections, such as the treatment of urinary tract infections, a rare but common complication of surgical procedures. However, the main medical benefit of antibiotics is that they increase immunity against bacteria of the digestive system. Many infections, such as a cold or sore throat, are treated with antibiotics. There are a variety of antibiotics in active form, including quinolones (oxacillin), cephalosporins, sulfonite (ciprofloxacin) (sulfonamide), penicillins, chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol sodium tablets) and others. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of many types of stomach and intestinal diseases, such as streptococcal infection, bacterial pneumonia, tonsillitis, and many types of appendicitis, including appendicitis catheterization and appendicitis catheterization failure, as well as for other types of pelvic pain, especially those involving the perineum. A common use to which antibiotics should be applied is in patients suffering from diarrhea. They are used to help with diarrhea. The quick relief of symptoms in such cases is not easily recognized. Antibiotics can be effective for the long term, but they can also be painful to the body, causing some discomfort for some time, especially in children, who often need surgery, surgery to the stomach and intestines, or surgery to the prostate gland. For example, in young children, a single dose of antibiotics, such as cephalosporin CXIV, can be difficult to be sustained, because of a rapid onset, but this dose can be sustained for several years. With respect to serious conditions related to the GI tract, antibiotics can be considered a last-resort for such cases. Other antibiotics are more effective. These medications must be taken for as long as a chronic infection is caused by bacteria, even without pain. The medicine is considered to be effective in treatment of diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach upset. For those cases that need frequent intravenous drugs, there is no reason to prescribe the medicine and to take it for long time, if the patient should ever develop serious pain or a fever, and these patients are more likely to be hospitalized. The treatment of these people may require further surgical intervention. In cases which do not require surgery, there will be no need for any long-term treatment of the infected tissue. The medication may therefore be administered frequently in such a case. For a Some physicians also prescribe it to treat strep throat. The clinical outcome of patients treated with Zithromax after 2 weeks is that the mean time to hospitalization is 6 months, of which approximately 85% of patients with the condition respond in the treatment and a little less 20% recur. In 2% of the patients, no improvement is observed. Thus, Zithromax is recommended against for chronic conditions in children, and even more for severe illnesses caused by bacterial infections to prevent recurrence, https://elitemedshop.com.

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Suspended License Issues

Edward Reyes, Esq / October 31, 2019

Driving with a suspended license happens quite a bit. What can somebody do if they get stopped, for whatever reason, tail light, whatever the case is, and they do get a ticket, or in trouble for driving with a suspended license, or license revoked. Let’s say they didn’t know about it. What could happen to them? What could somebody do in that scenario? As a quick aside on that, generally speaking, if it’s a financial obligation or an insurance issue that’s caused the license to become suspended, you may well not know. You might have gotten one of these red light tickets, it came to the address, you never saw it, eventually went into default, they put a D6 on your driver’s license. And so now your license is suspended, you have no idea. Maybe you do know. You wouldn’t readily admit anything to a police officer. Kowing the Difference There’s a huge difference between a suspended without knowledge ticket and a criminal suspended with knowledge ticket. So one’s an infraction and one’s a criminal offense. The only difference is the officer said, “Did you realize your license was suspended?” And you said, “Yeah I did know that.” So suddenly you went from a non-criminal, simple infraction ticket, to having a criminal charge. Be careful of what you say to law enforcement because you don’t want to be the one to hang yourself. But, either way, here in Hillsborough County, the general practice of the state attorney’s office, is to drop those tickets if you get your license back. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 And also the general practice in the magistrate is to drop the tickets if you get your license back, for those civil infractions. In Pinellas county, they’ll amend it to a non-criminal infraction, or a criminal case to a non-criminal infraction if you get your license back. For more information, call us at 813.421.3411. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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How can An Attorney Help you with Your Suspended License?

Edward Reyes, Esq / October 31, 2019

Your license was suspended — maybe over unpaid tickets, a missed court date, child support arrears, or too many points — and now the DHSMV holds the key to your freedom to drive. The Reyes Firm works with Floridians who need a real legal strategy to cut through the bureaucracy, pull debts back from collections, and get back on the road. Here’s what an attorney can actually do for you — and why acting before you catch a criminal charge matters more than most people realize. TL;DR — QUICK SUMMARY Florida law under Florida Statute § 322.34 makes driving with a knowingly suspended license a criminal offense — a second-degree misdemeanor on the first offense and a third-degree felony by the third offense. An attorney can petition courts to recall debts from collections and negotiate directly with creditors, often saving you more than the attorney’s fee. If your license was suspended over child support delinquency, a lawyer can arrange a purge hearing and payment agreement with the Florida Department of Revenue to fast-track reinstatement. Proactively addressing your suspension before you’re pulled over — rather than after you’re charged — gives you significantly more legal options and costs far less in fines, fees, and potential criminal exposure. Under Florida Statute § 95.11(3)(a), the two-year personal injury statute of limitations applies if you were injured in a crash caused by another driver’s negligence, even if you were also cited for a suspended license at the time. The Reyes Firm Suspended License Holding You Back in Tampa? Get clear answers on your reinstatement options. Had a bad day? Let’s fix it. Contact Us Now Fla. Stat. § 322.34 Governs driving while license suspended in Florida 2024 Florida Statutes 2nd Degree Misd. 1st knowing DWLS offense — criminal charge Fla. Stat. § 322.34(2)(a) 3rd Degree Felony Habitual Traffic Offender driving while revoked Fla. Stat. § 322.34(5) 2 Years Personal injury statute of limitations in Florida Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a) What can a Tampa attorney actually do to help you get your suspended license back? An attorney can do things about a suspended Florida driver’s license that most people simply can’t do efficiently on their own — and in many cases the savings far outweigh the legal fee. The most common scenario involves fines and fees that have been turned over to collections agencies like Penn Credit. Once a debt goes to collections, the DHSMV will not reinstate your license until it’s resolved. An attorney can appear before a judge to have those debts recalled from collections and negotiate a resolution directly, bypassing the collection agency markup entirely. Child support delinquency is another major driver of license suspensions in Florida. Under Florida Statute § 322.058, the Department of Revenue can suspend your license for falling behind on payments. An attorney can request a purge hearing and work out a payment agreement with the Child Support Program that satisfies the DHSMV requirement for reinstatement — often faster and on better terms than trying to navigate the system alone. Old accident liens are a third area where legal help makes a measurable difference. If you have unresolved liens from prior crashes on your driving record, an attorney can negotiate those figures down before they block reinstatement. The goal in every case is the same: remove each specific barrier holding your license, not just pay the first fee that comes up. ⚠️ Don’t Wait Until You’re Charged: Under Florida Statute § 322.34, knowingly driving with a suspended license is a criminal offense. A first offense carries up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. A third offense can be charged as a felony. Addressing your suspension proactively — before you’re pulled over — is far easier and less expensive than fighting both a criminal case and a license reinstatement at the same time. Why is a Florida suspended license so much more serious than people expect? Most people treat a suspended license like a paperwork problem. Florida law treats it as a potential criminal matter — and the escalation happens faster than most drivers realize. Under Florida Statute § 322.34, if you drive without knowing your license is suspended, it’s a civil infraction punishable by a fine. But if you know your license is suspended and drive anyway, a first offense is a second-degree misdemeanor, a second offense is a first-degree misdemeanor, and a third offense can be elevated to a third-degree felony. The real danger is the Habitual Traffic Offender designation. Under Florida Statute § 322.264, accumulating certain traffic convictions within a five-year period — including multiple DWLS citations, even civil ones — can result in HTO classification. Once designated a Habitual Traffic Offender, your license is revoked for five years, and driving while revoked as an HTO is a third-degree felony from the first stop. Many people acquire HTO status unknowingly by simply paying civil DWLS citations without ever fixing the underlying suspension. The financial consequences compound quickly too. Each stop adds reinstatement fees, potential court costs, and insurance rate increases. A criminal conviction creates a permanent record visible to employers, lenders, and landlords. Getting ahead of the suspension — before it becomes a charge — is almost always the better path. 💡 Did You Know? Florida law creates a critical distinction between civil and criminal DWLS. Under Fla. Stat. § 322.34(1), driving without knowledge of your suspension is a civil traffic infraction. But once you’ve been stopped and cited — even for the civil version — a subsequent stop can be charged criminally, because the prior citation establishes you had notice. An attorney can challenge the “knowledge” element and work to resolve the underlying suspension before it gets worse. Watch: How can an Attorney Help you with Your Suspended License? What are the most common reasons Florida suspends a driver’s license? Florida suspends licenses for a wide range of reasons, and many people don’t realize their driving privilege is at risk until they’re pulled over. Understanding the specific reason for your

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Why Do You Need A Ticket Lawyer?

Edward Reyes, Esq / October 31, 2019

You were just driving home like any other day. Then the lights flashed behind you, and now there’s a traffic citation sitting on your dashboard with a fine, a court date, and a deadline. The easy move feels like just paying it and forgetting about it. Here’s why that “easy” move can quietly cost you far more than the ticket itself. TL;DR — QUICK SUMMARY Just paying a Florida traffic ticket is a guilty plea. It puts points on your license and can push your insurance rates up for years. You have only 30 days from the date of the citation to act, under Florida Statute § 318.14(4) — pay, elect driving school, or request a hearing. A basic speeding ticket adds at least 3 points to your record, and 12 points in 12 months triggers a license suspension under Fla. Stat. § 322.27. Driver improvement school can keep points off your record, but you can only use it once every 12 months and five times in your lifetime. A ticket lawyer can review the citation for defects, set it for a hearing, test whether the officer shows up, and negotiate to lower costs and avoid points — often without you ever stepping into court. The Reyes Firm Got a Traffic Ticket in Tampa? Before you pay it and take the points, get clear next steps. Had a bad day? Contact Us Now 30 Days To act before your options close Fla. Stat. § 318.14(4) 12 Points In 12 months = license suspension Fla. Stat. § 322.27 3 Points Added by a basic speeding ticket FLHSMV point schedule 5 Times Lifetime cap on driving school Fla. Stat. § 318.14(9) Why is just paying a Florida traffic ticket a mistake? Paying a Florida traffic ticket is the same thing as pleading guilty. The moment your payment clears, the violation is treated as a conviction, points are added to your driving record, and that record follows you. It feels like the cheapest, fastest way to make the problem disappear — but in most cases it’s the most expensive choice you can make. People ask all the time why anyone would pay an attorney a hundred or a hundred-fifty dollars to handle a ticket instead of just paying the fine. The answer is simple: the fine is almost never the real cost. The real cost is the points, the insurance hike that follows, and the risk to your license if you collect more violations down the road. A ticket that costs you $250 today can cost you far more over the next several years in higher premiums alone. ⚠️ Deadline Warning: Under Florida Statute § 318.14(4), you generally have just 30 days from the date your citation is issued to pay, elect driving school, or request a hearing. Miss that window and you can face a delinquent fee, a hold on your license, and the loss of options that were still on the table. Don’t wait to call a lawyer. What can a ticket lawyer actually do to fight your ticket? A ticket lawyer can do several things you usually can’t do effectively on your own. The first is the simplest: read the ticket. We look at the citation to see whether there’s a defect — a wrong statute, a missing detail, a problem with how it was written or served — that could get the whole thing dismissed before it ever reaches a hearing. If the ticket holds up on its face, we can set it for court and test the State’s case. That means seeing whether the officer shows up, and if they do, whether they can actually prove every element of the violation. Wouldn’t you rather pay nothing on the ticket and walk away clean? If we can get it dismissed, you’ve saved the fine, the points, and the insurance fallout all at once. And if the case can’t be dismissed — the officer appears, the paperwork is in order — we can still negotiate. In many cases a lawyer can work with the prosecutor or the magistrate to lower your court costs and, just as importantly, keep the points off your record. No lawyer can guarantee a result, but for the vast majority of routine tickets, protecting your points is a very achievable goal. If you’d rather not handle this yourself, you can always hire an attorney to take it off your plate. Watch: Why Do You Need a Ticket Lawyer? In this short video, Tampa attorney Edward Reyes breaks down exactly why paying a ticket is rarely the bargain it looks like — and what a lawyer can do instead. If you’ve already received a ticket in Hillsborough County, The Reyes Firm can review it for free and tell you whether it’s worth fighting. How do points from a Florida traffic ticket affect your insurance? Points are the bridge between a traffic ticket and a bigger insurance bill. Under Florida Statute § 322.27, the state assigns point values to violations — generally 3, 4, or 6 points depending on severity — and a basic speeding ticket alone adds at least 3 points. Your insurance company watches your driving record, and once points land on it, they have every reason to raise your premium at renewal. Points also stack up against your license. Accumulate 12 points within 12 months and your license is suspended for up to 30 days. Reach 18 points within 18 months and the suspension can stretch to three months; 24 points within 36 months can mean a suspension of up to a year. The whole point of fighting a ticket is to stop that first set of points from ever attaching. 💡 Did You Know? A single 3-point speeding ticket can raise your auto insurance premium for years, and the added cost often dwarfs the original fine. Under Fla. Stat. § 322.27, those points also count toward the 12-points-in-12-months threshold that triggers an automatic license suspension. Source: FLHSMV, flhsmv.gov. Should you take driving school

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Charged with Domestic Violence: What To Do?

Edward Reyes, Esq / October 31, 2019

What happens if somebody has caused domestic violence to somebody else and somebody calls? What things do you look at to help them if the attacker or the alleged attacker called you or called the firm, how could they be represented? Let’s say it did happen. Let’s say it’s a fraudulent, well, not fraudulent, but let’s say it’s a bogus claim if we can hear both sides of that the defense. Well, I take all comers, which is to say if somebody comes into my office and says, “I’ve been charged with domestic violent battery,” this question will never come out of my mouth: “Did you commit the domestic violence battery?” So, some people are in a position where they did, and some people are in a position where the alleged victim, or maybe not even the alleged victim, maybe a third party, is pressing the claim for some ulterior reason. This happens for all sorts of reasons: to gain an advantage of child support, to gain an advantage in divorces, and at the end of the day, there’s always issues approval. We really want to know, what I want to know isn’t whether or not anything happened, but could the state prove it? Finding the Evidence So, what I want to know is what evidence is there that a battery occurred? And remember, in Florida, we have a very powerful standard ground law, so the question is: A) Was the alleged victim battered? and B) If the alleged victim was battered, was it a case of mutual combat or self-defense on the part of the defendant? And remember, the state must overcome that, so in my experience, it’s very difficult frequently for the state to overcome that. Domestic violence charges are some of the most common, probably outside of traffic charges, they’re the most common misdemeanor charges that we see. Domestic violence charges are very common and the reason for that is because law enforcement feels they’re in an obligation to make an arrest when they’re called, so they’re very aggressive in making the arrest and once an arrest has been made, the case takes on a life of its own. What Needs to Be Done? So, we get these a lot and they’re frequently very marginal cases. Now, again, we guarantee nothing. A case could be opened and shut, and if that’s the case, my job is really to get you the best deal possible. Frequently in these cases, diversion is available. If the state can prove it, you can take a diversion. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward Reyes represents people in Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida who have suffered an injury in an incident or accident type of accident. Speak Directly to Me, At No Cost, Today 813.421.3411 If the state can’t, but I’m not going to push any client to take any deal at all, because frequently, these cases are very marginal and a lot of them end up getting dropped by the state. The state drops, I would say in my experience, the majority of the cases once an attorney comes in and presses them on it. Call us today at 813.421.3411 for help. (Transcript from the video, transcribed but not reviewed)

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