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Our beautiful state of Florida is home to millions of tourists each year. Despite recent changes to traveling due to COVID-19, we know our great state will eventually bounce back along with the rest of the world. Spring break plans might be canceled, but positive thinkers everywhere are already a...

How Do We Manage in These Unprecedented Times? It is crazy to think how much our world has changed in the past few weeks, both personally and professionally.  As a lawyer I always look to precedent to evaluate and try to predict what is going to happen in the future.  Unfortunately, there is no ...

Can Business Interruption Insurance Bail You Out?         During times of emergency, people suffer in all kinds of ways. Most of the time, our immediate thoughts go to our personal safety and the welfare of our families and closest friends. For business owners, though, the loss of business dur...

When Autonomous Vehicles Make Autonomous Decisions The idea of an autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle is appealing to a lot of people. If you owned a car that could drive itself, you could take advantage of the luxury to enjoy your daily commute in other ways. You could get ahead on some work b...

KMW Announces New Office in Tampa Bay The law offices of Keller, Melchiorre, and Walsh are proud to announce the opening of our new office in Tampa Bay, Florida! We are excited to extend our services to those along the west coast area, stretching from Naples to Tampa Bay. We will continue provid...

It's no surprise that people come to Florida throughout the year to take advantage of the weather and gorgeous scenery. Tourists flock here to take their annual beach vacations or relax with a trip to one of our exceptional golf courses. Though Florida has plenty to offer, now is the perfect time...

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus A major concern for many people right now is the expanding threat of coronavirus. As we watch the news roll in and the death counts increase by the end of the week, it's hard not to give into the hysteria. However, the best way to remain calm is to educate...

With modern technology comes new trends in all aspects of life: fashion, entertainment, and food, to name a few. These trends also influence our vices, and one of the most recent trends to negatively impact our world is that of e-cigarettes and vaping. What was once introduced as a healthier alte...

Filing a lawsuit against another individual can be common practice. But, filing a lawsuit against a local, state, or federal government can be an entirely different ballgame. With the doctrine of sovereign immunity, there are policies in place to protect the government from being liable for your ...

When bad weather strikes, one comfort you should be able to count on is your insurance covering whatever damage you experience. For those of us in Florida, that bad weather can often refer to hurricane season. But, what happens when your insurance company does not want to follow your policy in a ...

Human trafficking is at an all-time high in today's world, but not everyone wants to believe it can happen right here at home. However, the numbers show that it is more common that one might think. The National Human Trafficking Hotline shows 1,885 phone calls were made in 2018 to report suspecte...

As we make our way closer to spring, you will notice an increasing number of cyclists taking advantage of the improving weather. If you have gotten used to only driving by other drivers, you should start training yourself now to anticipate motorcyclists on the road. Just this month, a veteran dep...

The opioid crisis has plagued the United States for decades, and Florida has been one of its main victims. In May of 2018, it was reported that, of the top 100 doctors in the nation who were prescribing the most painkillers to patients, 98 of them were housed right here in Florida. Though most pe...

When you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, you would expect to have your damages covered by the drunk driver's insurance. However, sometimes the person responsible does not have enough coverage or any insurance at all to compensate you for your injuries. If this is the case for you or a l...

Many Floridians are unaware that they may have as much as $10,000 of medical benefits, commonly referred to as Personal Injury Protection benefits or “PIP” benefits, if they were injured in a car accident within the State of Florida. PIP benefits are often available even if you do not own the mot...

The joy of being a homeowner is something many people hold dear to them when they reflect on the accomplishments of their lives. However, that joy does not come without its own set of challenges. As a homeowner, you take on the responsibility of not just obtaining the dream home but also protecti...

There are requirements for when the police can ask you to perform the field sobriety exercises. However, they can never order or force a person to perform the field sobriety exercises.

Do I Have to Have Auto Insurance in Florida? Yes. So how Do I Find a Good Insurance Company?

The offices of Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh have instituted a four-day workweek for our staff. Staying ahead of the changes in society has benefited the needs of both our staff and our clients. However, our offices are still open five days a week.

As of January 1, 2020, texting while driving is now considered a primary offense in the state of Florida.

"The New Year Rings in Changes to Florida Courts"

What is the Rhomberg Alphabet? The Rhomberg Alphabet is a field sobriety exercise that police officers use during a DUI investigation to help them determine if a person is impaired. 

What is the Finger to Nose field sobriety test? The finger to nose is a field sobriety exercise that is used by police during a DUI investigation.  The purpose is to test the coordination and motor skills 

What is the One Leg Stand? Field Sobriety Test Described in a DUI investigation.