Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act: How It Protects Consumers
In Florida, the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act protects consumers from unethical, misleading, or oppressive business practices by companies that sell goods and services in the state. Florida consumers should familiarize themselves with what may constitute a deceptive or unfair trade practice and the remedies they could seek under the law.
Recognizing Signs of Sexual Abuse in Foster Children
Foster children often enter care with deep emotional scars, but when new abuse happens inside a system meant to protect them, the harm cuts even deeper. Sexual abuse in foster care – including abuse between children – remains a serious and often hidden danger. Adults must know how to recognize the signs and act...
Where Do Most Sexual Assaults Take Place?
Sexual assault affects thousands of lives each year across the United States, including many here in Florida. Let’s explore the most common sites of these heinous crimes so that you can take appropriate precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Common Locations of Sexual AssaultsWarning Signs of Credit Identity Theft: How to Spot Red Flags
The digital age has made identity theft much more common. Scammers are constantly finding ways to hack your financial information and ruin your credit. As a Florida citizen, it is essential that you know the warning signs of credit identity theft to help you avoid any serious consequences.
Legal vs. Illegal Robocalls: Understanding the Difference
Robocalls have become an unavoidable nuisance for many people, with millions of automated calls bombarding phones every day. While some robocalls are perfectly legal, others violate consumer protection laws and can lead to financial scams or identity theft. If you receive unwanted robocalls, understanding the difference between legal and illegal robocalls is...
How Much is a Civil Sexual Assault Case Worth?
For survivors of sexual assault, seeking justice through the legal system is an important step toward healing. While criminal cases focus on punishing the perpetrator, civil lawsuits allow survivors to pursue financial compensation for the harm they have endured. If you are considering filing a civil sexual assault case in Florida, one...
Statute of Limitations for Massage Therapist Sexual Abuse Cases
Massages are a common source of relaxation, rehabilitation, and stress and pain management. However, there are troubling occurrences where massage therapists abuse their position to sexually harass and assault patients. Victims of massage therapist sexual assault typically file criminal charges against the offender, but they can also file a civil lawsuit to...
Rehabilitation Facility Patients’ Rights Against Sexual Abuse
Rehabilitation centers should be places of healing, not harm. Patients in these facilities trust staff, counselors, and administrators to provide care in a safe environment. When that trust is violated through sexual abuse, victims deserve justice. If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse in a Florida rehab center, you have...
How to Restore Your Credit After Identity Theft
Identity theft is a stressful and often overwhelming experience that can leave you grappling with financial uncertainty. When fraudulent activity damages your credit, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to rebuild and protect it. At Lehrman Law, we understand the challenges victims face and aim to empower individuals with the tools...
Legal Rights of Sexual Abuse Survivors in the Florida Foster Care System
The foster care system is meant to provide a safe haven for children in need. However, for some children in Florida’s foster care system, this environment can become a setting for abuse, including sexual abuse. Survivors of such trauma face profound physical, emotional, and psychological challenges, but they also have legal rights...