On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 25, 2014 | Truck Accidents
A four-vehicle crash in Jacksonville on the afternoon of April 11 has left seven people injured and two dead. The accident was caused by a semi-truck that slammed into a Beetle and SUV, which were stopped behind a school bus. The occupants of the SUV — a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 18, 2014 | US Immigration Law
The state of Florida is home to a large number of undocumented immigrant minors who were brought to the U.S. by their parents. Child immigrants are afforded the right to enroll in public schools up until the end of high school. However, when it comes time to go to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 17, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Spinal implants have become popular in Florida and around the United States, because they offer a way to reduce pain for those with ongoing back pain. But, when a spinal implant goes wrong, is it medical malpractice? In this case, a 66-year-old man had the implant...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 17, 2014 | US Permanent Residency
A federal judge has given the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, 60 days to make a final determination on the application for permanent residency filed by an Iranian immigrant in April of 2001. After waiting...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 11, 2014 | Wrongful Death
If you’ve ever been hurt by a car crash or pedestrian accident in Florida, this case may sound familiar. This tragic incident is a good reminder of why drivers should pay attention on the roads and be sure they aren’t distracted when driving. The April 4...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 10, 2014 | US Immigration Law
Some Florida residents might be disappointed by the claim of U.S. officials that the temporary release of a Mexican national from a detention facility has nothing to do with the pope. The man’s 10-year-old daughter had traveled from the United States to the...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 2, 2014 | Truck Accidents
This story about a woman killed in Miramar may not surprise you, since she was a pedestrian at the time of the crash and the roadways in Florida can be dangerous at night. According to the news out of Florida, the woman was killed by a tractor-trailer passing through...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Apr 2, 2014 | US Immigration Law
Attitudes regarding immigration seem to be changing in Florida as at least one Republican has done a complete turnaround in his views on the topic. Three years ago, he wanted to pass a tough bill to discourage immigration. Recently, he expressed his support for a bill...