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Your Guide to DUI Cases

Gordon Fenderson | October 19, 2009

As the owner of Fenderson Law Firm in Jacksonville, Florida, Gordon Fenderson fights to recover losses from accident-related injuries and represents DUI defendants by giving them a strong voice in court. He has received a B.S. degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law, and is a member of the Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association, Middle District of Florida, and Florida Justice Association.

How Hiring an Attorney Can Help Your DUI Case

Hiring a qualified attorney who understands the intricacies of DUI law can greatly increase your chances of winning your DUI case and getting your driver’s license back.

How to Find a DUI Attorney

Finding the right attorney to handle your DUI case is a matter of searching for someone who specializes in this type of law, makes you feel comfortable, and understands your case-specific issues.

Can I Represent Myself in a DUI Case?

Most people should think long and hard before deciding to represent themselves in a DUI case, since doing so will most likely hurt their chances of winning their case or getting back their license.

DUI Defense: What You Need to Know

There are a number of reasons why you may be able to challenge the legality of your arrest if you were charged with a DUI.

Challenging a DUI

Whether you were pulled over without cause or given a breathalyzer that had not been calibrated correctly, there are a number of reasons why many people are able to successfully challenge their DUI arrest.

How Administrative Hearings Can Impact Your Driving Status

Clients who have been arrested for a DUI may have an administrative hearing to determine whether the court should uphold the suspension of their license. But, not everyone is granted an administrative hearing, which is another reason why it is so important to have a licensed attorney on your side.

What is a Hardship License?

A hardship license allows people who have been arrested for a DUI to drive themselves back and forth to important places like work and school.

All About Breathalyzer Tests

There are a number of reasons why the results a breathalyzer test can be challenged in court, such as if the police officers did not follow protocol when administering the test or if the breathalyzer itself was not calibrated correctly.

Benefits of Hiring a Specialized Attorney

Hiring an attorney who specializes in your specific type of law is one of the best things you can do to improve your chances of winning a case.

How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you are filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to find a who specializes in the field and has experience handling cases just like yours.

Why Call a Lawyer after Getting Hurt in an Accident

If you are in any type of accident where you are hurt, do not try handling it yourself. Calling a qualified lawsuit is your best option when it comes to determining whether you have a personal injury case on your hands and whether you deserve to be compensated for your pain.

Understanding Negligence

As a general rule, your attorney should be able to prove that someone was negligent before a personal injury lawsuit can go forward.

When Can I Sue in a Car Accident?

If you were in an automobile accident and it was not your fault, then you may want to consider filing a lawsuit with a qualified personal injury attorney.

Suing for Wrongful Death

If your family member has passed away, and his or her death was someone else’s fault, then you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Understanding Premises Liability

The concept of premises liability means, essentially, that property owners are liable for any injury that occurs on their property. As such, you may be eligible to sue for personal injury if an accident was caused by negligence or something else under the property owner’s control.

How to Pay for Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Many attorneys will not charge you any upfront fees when filing a personal injury lawsuit, and will instead agree to be paid on a contingency-fee basis.

Recovering Costs in a Personal Injury Case

When filing a personal injury lawsuit, you are eligible to receive compensation for the economic damages that you have suffered, along with pain or suffering as well.

Settling Your Personal Injury Case

Clients needs to trust their attorneys when it comes to reaching a settlement in a personal injury lawsuit, since the attorney probably has the best idea of how much the case is really worth.

Common Causes for Personal Injury Lawsuits

When a client says he wants to file a personal injury lawsuit, that is commonly because one of these three reasons.

About Gordon Fenderson

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Gordon Fenderson received a B.S. degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association, Middle District of Florida, and Florida Justice Association. Concentrating his legal practice on personal injury accident claims and DUI defense, Fenderson has represented numerous clients throughout the state of Florida. He fights to recover losses from accident-related injuries while helping clients understand the legal and insurance landscapes. He represents DUI defendants by giving them a strong voice in court and helping them through their difficult time with compassion, as well as the honest answers and information they need. In addition to practicing law, Fenderson volunteers his time as a judge in Teen Court, a local intervention program that helps first-time, teenaged offenders avoid incarceration and get their lives on the right track.

Fenderson Law Firm

(904) 507-4365
644 Cesery Blvd. #310 Jacksonville, FL 32211 http://fendersonlaw.net

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