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!

Should Law Enforcement Crack Down on People Who Don’t Wear Their Seat Belts?

Today marks the kick of f of a “Click it or ticket” seat belt enforcement program. During the crackdown, Florida law enforcement officials will be setting up seat belt enforcement checkpoints and ticketing drivers and passengers who aren’t buckled up. Obviously, seat belts save lives and everyone should be encouraged to wear them. Every day we see people killed in accidents who are not buckled up. This is especially true for young children whose lives are in the hands of adults who should do everything they can to protect them. But some argue that seat belt usage–like other risky activities–is a matter of choice and you should not be penalized for not wearing them. What do you think? Should law enforcement ticket people who are not wearing their seat belt?

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.

“Mexican-American women accuse Pasco group of discrimination” -Video Coverage

“Mexican-American women accuse Pasco group of discrimination” -Video Coverage

ACLU sues pasco county Fair Association for Discrimination

When calling the Pasco County Fair grounds in Dade City for different receptions the women were all told a deposit was $1,000. In person though all the women had similar stories when it was revealed that they were Mexican-American the deposit in turn became $1,500.

Their explanation was “When you people have your receptions and quinceaneras, you leave more damages and more messes, so that’s why we charge $1,500.”

So Ms. Fregoso, a U.S. Citizen at the age of 28, brought the issue to the American Civil Liberties Union, which in turn filed a law suit against the Pasco County Fair Association.

“The different pricing flat out violates the law,” says ACLU member Rebecca Steele in a Friday afternoon press conference .

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Truck Accidents Require Experienced Truck Accident Attorney

Truck accidents often have devastating consequences.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact the Rebein Law Firm for a free initial consultation.

UT Student Killed In Hit-Run Accident

A student from the University of Tampa and a friend were hit by a car as they were walking along W Kennedy boulevard near the university early Saturday morning. The vehicle who hit them veered and jumped onto the sidewalk, struck them at an approximate speed of 30 mph, and did not stop. Both were taken to Tampa General Hospital with critical injuries. Erik Nicoletti, the UT student, died two days later, and his friend who was visiting from out of town is in stable condition. The driver was found and arrested, and is detained in jail without bail.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-356-0567, or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation

Bicyclist Killed In Clearwater

A bicyclist was killed last Tuesday in Clearwater after being hit by a van. The initial investigation suggests that the 52-year old man did not properly yield to the van at the intersection of Martin Luther King Avenue and Lasalle Street. He was pronounced dead after he was taken to the hospital.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-356-0567, or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Driver Runs Red Light, Causes 4-Car Crash

A woman who ran a red light in Ybor City caused a four-car crash Tuesday afternoon. After the accident, the intersection was closed for several hours, as the woman was pinned inside her pick-up truck, and rescuers had to cut her free from the vehicle. She was taken to Tampa General Hospital and suffered from serious injuries. One other person involved in the crash was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-356-0567 or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Pedestrian Killed Last Week Identified

The pedestrian killed last week in Hernando county was finally identified by authorities.
The accident happened last Wednesday evening on State Road 50. The pedestrian was walking on the south shoulder of SR50, when a vehicle drove off the side of the road and hit him. The man was propelled into the opposite lanes into oncoming traffic, and was hit again twice by two cars, while the first vehicle fled the scene. The man was killed instantly.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-356-0567, or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

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