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October 14, 2024

Hurricane Milton: What Florida Residents Need to Know

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, it’s crucial for residents to stay informed and take proactive measures for their safety. This blog provides an overview of the storm, its impacts, and the steps you can take to stay safe and prepare for the aftermath. Storm Details Hurricane Milton made landfall …

October 14, 2024

Key criteria parents should know when filing a birth injury lawsuit

Birth injuries can be life-altering for both the child and their family. When these injuries occur due to medical negligence, parents may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for the harm caused. However, birth injury malpractice cases are complex, and not every poor medical outcome creates a …

October 14, 2024

Dealing with an Insurance Company After an Accident

As a personal injury attorney in Florida, I’ve witnessed how dealing with insurance companies after an accident can quickly become overwhelming. While recovering from injuries and managing your life, you may also have to deal with insurance adjusters whose primary goal is to protect their company’s interests. Navigating this process …

October 14, 2024

Safe Clean-up Tips After Milton For Sarasota & Manatee County Area Residents

As residents of Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and North Port and beyond begin the challenging process of recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Milton, we urge residents to prioritize safety during cleanup efforts. The aftermath of a hurricane can be exhausting, as storms often leave behind a trail of destruction …

October 13, 2024

Bradenton Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on US-41 And Suspect Arrested

BRADENTON – The Florida Highway Patrol has announced a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred early Saturday morning on US-41, involving a 41-year-old Bradenton man riding his bicycle. The accident took place at approximately 2:30 AM, when a 21-year-old Bradenton man was driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) northbound on US-41, …

October 10, 2024

Autonomous Vehicle Accidents in Florida: Who Do You Sue?

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly common on Florida’s roads, questions about legal responsibility for accidents involving these vehicles grow more pressing. Florida’s relatively lenient regulations for autonomous vehicles have encouraged companies to test and deploy these cars, but their presence introduces complexities into the traditional framework of auto accident …

October 9, 2024

Catalina Island Beechcraft Baron Crash Similar to Cessna Twin Crash?

The Beechcraft Baron 95-B55 was found Tuesday night approximately one mile West of the Catalina Island Airport. It crashed shortly after takeoff, killing five on board. Weather reports indicated low clouds. Thus, the aircraft would have encountered “instrument conditions” in a matter of seconds after leaving the runway. The aircraft …

October 9, 2024

Missile-Like Metal: Delta’s Deadly Tire Explosion

Beasley Allen’s LaBarron Boone and co-counsel Duane King are investigating a deadly explosion that occurred at the Atlanta airport. The incident claimed the life of Mirko Marweg, a dedicated Delta Tech who had worked in Delta’s TechOps paint shop for nearly 20 years. Known as “Mr. Fix-It” by his family, …

October 8, 2024

How Distracted Driving is Impacting Tallahassee Accident Rates

Every 44 seconds, someone in Florida causes a car accident. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that one in every seven times, the collision occurred because a driver allowed themselves to be distracted and lose focus on what they were doing. The Department also reports …

October 8, 2024

Can You Sue a Police Officer for Using Excessive Force? 

Most people know that when you get injured in a car accident that is caused by someone else’s negligence, you can pursue compensation from the responsible person or an insurance company. Likewise, if someone breaks into your house, kills your spouse, and steals your property, you can pursue a claim …

October 7, 2024

Full-Face Snorkel Masks Implicated in Recent Drowning Tragedy 

A young couple and their unborn daughter died tragically while snorkeling in full-face snorkel masks off the coast of Maui on September 14, 2024. Many other people have died under similar circumstances since 2014, when full-face masks entered the market.   The full-face design of these snorkel masks can inherently turn …

October 7, 2024

A guide to neurological and physiological damage from birth injuries

Birth injuries are deeply distressing events for both parents and newborns. They occur when complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery harm the baby in some way, either by accident or malpractice. While some birth injuries may heal over time with treatment, others can cause lasting or permanent disabilities. Birth injuries …

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