Paul Rebein Chosen for Florida Legal Elite for 2010

Paul Rebein has been chosen as one of the Florida Legal Elite for 2010.  The Legal Elite selection process was rigorous.  It began with an invitation to all members of the bar to provide the names of the Florida Lawyers they hold in the highest regard–lawyers they have worked with personally or would recommend to others.  The votes were tallied by an independent research firm, and a Blue Ribbon Panel of prominent lawyers reviewed the list of attorneys who garnered the most votes.

We are pleased to accept this prestigous award and look forward to living up to the title of Florida’s Legal Elite!

Florida Should Pass Ban on Texting While Driving

It is so tempting.  You are driving down the road when, “ding” you get a text.  Initially, you keep your eyes on the road, but as time passes the temptation to find out what important message has just been sent to you is just too great.  You pick up the phone and glance down at the text and read it.  This takes about 2 seconds.   You keep driving, but soon the temptation to respond gets to you again.  You grab your phone and start typing in the response.  You might even steer with your knees so you can type with both hands.  As you finish typing, you look up and suddenly see that you have been looking down for 5 seconds and you have almost run into the car in front of you that is stopped at a light.

This is an all too common scenario.  Tragically, drivers often don’t react in time and plow into the back of the vehicle in front of them.  It is unclear how many accidents are caused by drivers who are texting, because drivers rarely admit that they are texting.

Florida is considering passing a bill to ban texting while driving.  Please contact your representative  to urge them to pass this important piece of safety legislation.  To read more on this topic, click here.

If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, please call Paul at 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email Paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Motorcyle Accident on US 19 Claims a Young Life

A motorcycle rider was killed this morning in an accident on US 19.  The rider was heading south when a truck driving north turned left into his path.  The rider was ejected and died at the scene.

To read the full story, click here.

We send out our prayers and condolences to everyone involved in this tragedy.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please call 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email Paul@rebeinlawfor a free initial consultation.

Motorcyclist Dies In Seminole Accident

A fatal crash in Seminole involving a motorcyclist is being investigated by authorities. The accident happened on Thursday night right after 9pm, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

To watch a video coverage of the story, click on the following link:

Fatal Motorcycle Accident

To read the full story, click here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident, please call 800-750-7839 or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Yamaha Rhinos Recalled

Yamaha Rhinos have been involved in a number of rollover accidents that have resulted in serious injuries and deaths. Yamaha recently recalled the 450 and 660 models for repairs designed to prevent rollovers.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving a Yamaha Rhino or other ATV please give us a call for a free initial consulation.