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July 14, 2025

Pool Accidents & Drownings: When a Day in the Sun Turns into a Legal Nightmare

Poolside vibes? Love them.Slippery tiles, faulty drains, or unsupervised kids? Not so much. Florida pools are a staple of summer—but they’re also the site of thousands of preventable injuries each year. When someone drops the ball on safety, the consequences can be devastating
 and often, legally actionable. If your pool …

July 10, 2025

Taking Legal Action After You Get Seriously Hurt at a Business

When you visit a store, restaurant, or other public business in Milwaukee, you expect a safe environment. Rarely are visitors at any business on the lookout for dangers like heavy falling items, slippery floors, or uneven surfaces and trip hazards. Unfortunately, though, accidents do happen on business premises every day. …

July 9, 2025

Personal Injury Cases Going to Trial vs. Settlements

Personal Injury Cases Going to Trial vs. Settlements kmendez Wed, 07/09/2025 – 21:54 Previous …

July 8, 2025

$16 Million Negligent Security Settlement in Jacksonville Apartment Shooting Case

The Haggard Law Firm’s Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard have obtained a $16 Million settlement on behalf of the families of multiple victims who were killed during a targeted shooting at a Jacksonville apartment complex. The legal team included co-counsel Millicent Daniels, Reggie Reeves, and Juan Cordero. Due to the terms of the settlement, the names of the …

July 7, 2025

19-Year-Old Parrish Man Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck on US-301

PARRISH — A 19-year-old man from Parrish was killed Saturday morning in a tragic pedestrian crash along US-301 (State Road 43), south of Prosperity Lakes Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The driver of the vehicle, a 31-year-old man from Wimauma, was traveling southbound on US-301 shortly before 9:40 a.m. …

July 6, 2025

Injured While Having Fun? What You Need to Know About Summer Sports & Recreation Injuries

Summer says “get outside.”Your knee says “bad idea.” From jet skis to jungle gyms, Florida is built for outdoor action. But when a weekend activity ends with a trip to the ER instead of the beach bar, you have to ask: Was someone else at fault? If your injury happened …

July 4, 2025

Hurt by Fireworks? Here’s What to Do If Your 4th of July Turns Explosive

Summer nights. Fireworks in the sky. Music. Drinks.Then—boom. Someone lights the wrong fuse. A spark hits the wrong person. A firework misfires, and suddenly the celebration turns into chaos. Every year, thousands of people in Florida end up in ERs from fireworks-related injuries—many of them preventable, and many caused by …

July 3, 2025

5 Common Mistakes People Make After a Personal Injury (And How to Avoid Them)

Suffering an injury is stressful enough—medical visits, missed work, and physical pain can turn your life upside down. But what many people don’t realize is that how you respond in the aftermath of an injury can make or break your personal injury claim. Here are five common mistakes injury victims …

July 3, 2025

What Counts as Emotional Distress in a Personal Injury Case?

Physical injuries aren’t the only type of harm after an accident. Emotional distress is real—and legally recognized. What Is Emotional Distress? Anxiety PTSD Depression Panic attacks Insomnia When Is It Considered in Court?You need to show: It resulted from someone’s negligence It caused documented psychological harm It …

July 3, 2025

Summer Road Trip Dangers: Avoid Car Accidents During Travel Season

Summer Road Trip Dangers: Avoid Car Accidents During Travel Season kmendez Thu, 07/03/2025 – 16:26 Previous …

July 3, 2025

How Medical Bill Payment Choices Affect Personal Injury Compensation In Sarasota

When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, one of the most pressing concerns is how to pay for necessary medical treatment while your personal injury case is pending. The choices you make about paying medical bills can significantly impact the compensation you ultimately receive. Understanding your options—health insurance, out-of-pocket …

July 2, 2025

Stephen Fernandez Named 2025 Super Lawyer, Honored for Excellence in Sarasota Personal Injury Law

The team at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh is proud to announce that Sarasota personal injury attorney Stephen M. Fernandez has once again been named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list—this time for 2025. This recognition highlights Attorney Fernandez’s long-standing dedication to helping individuals and families in Sarasota and …

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