2019 | The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.

AAA study finds distracted drivers often have safety systems

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 26, 2019 | Car Accidents

Florida drivers who have safety systems installed in their vehicles may be more prone to distraction risks. This was one of the findings of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which did a study in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute that...

Federal meth and heroin drug charges possible for Florida man

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 21, 2019 | Drug Charges

A joint effort among the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement from Liberty and Calhoun counties has resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old man in Eastpoint. The local sheriff said that he had been...

Motorists should know when they’re too tired to drive safely

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 19, 2019 |

When a person gets behind the wheel, that individual is responsible for knowing if there is a reason why he or she should not drive. Perhaps it's because there was the consumption of alcohol at dinner or the driver is on medication that could affect reaction time and...

Opioids play possible role in some fatal two-car crashes

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 11, 2019 | Car Accidents

Opioid use is a factor in more auto accidents in Florida and across the U.S. In 1993, the percentage of crash initiators who tested positive for opioids was 2%. In 2016, that percentage was 7.1% Opioids are known to cause psychomotor and cognitive impairment,...

A basic understanding of a medical malpractice case

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 3, 2019 |

When you go you go to your Florida doctor, you assume that you will receive quality care and the right diagnosis of whatever medical problem you are having. Like most other people, you probably place a significant amount of trust in the medical professionals who are...

U.S. drivers use phones in riskier ways, put others in danger

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Dec 2, 2019 | Car Accidents

In Florida and across the U.S., distracted driving has long been an epidemic. A report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that it is becoming more of a danger as more drivers get away from talking on the phone and start to use it for other...

Traffic stop in Florida leads to drug charges

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Nov 27, 2019 | Drug Charges

A 37-year-old man was charged with possessing drug paraphernalia on the night of Oct. 30 after a detective from the Fort Pierce Police Department allegedly discovered a glass pipe and a small plastic bag in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The powder residue...

Facing theft charges? Know what you are up against

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 |

Criminal charges can change the trajectory of a person's life. If convicted, a Florida defendant could be facing time behind bars, steep penalties and even the loss of his or her reputation. If you find yourself charged with any type of crime, you know that it's...

Florida man killed in forklift truck accident

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Nov 19, 2019 | Car Accidents

Police in Florida say that a 30-year-old forklift truck driver who was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident on the morning of Nov. 17 was not permitted or licensed to drive heavy machinery. The man faces a raft of criminal charges including a count of fleeing...

Eating while driving may be as dangerous as texting and driving

On behalf of The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. | Nov 16, 2019 |

When a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is important for him or her to stay completely focused on the road. Doing anything that takes the focus off the task at hand can greatly increase the chance of a car accident. Distracted driving is often the...