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November 5, 2025

Pet-Related Thanksgiving Injuries — Dog Bites and Food Toxicity for Guests in Florida

Thanksgiving gatherings often include family pets roaming freely as guests arrive, plates pass around, and food fills every corner. While this adds warmth to the celebration, it can also create real safety risks. Florida sees an uptick in dog bites and animal-related incidents every holiday season, and even the friendliest …

November 4, 2025

How to Get a Las Vegas Metro Police Accident Report (Step-by-Step Guide)

Getting a car accident report in Las Vegas should not feel like a gamble. If your crash was investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), there is a straightforward process to obtain your official report once you know where to look and what to bring. This guide walks …

November 4, 2025

Alcohol, DUIs, and Thanksgiving Host Liability in Florida

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and celebration—but for many, alcohol is also part of the festivities. Unfortunately, the combination of alcohol and travel can turn dangerous quickly. Thanksgiving week consistently ranks among the deadliest times for drunk driving accidents in Florida and across the U.S. If you’re hosting …

November 3, 2025

Is It Illegal to Change Lanes in an Intersection?

Each year, thousands of serious accidents happen in intersections. Many are caused by last-second decisions to merge, pass, or switch lanes. With so many vehicles, pedestrians, and signals converging in one space, it’s easy for confusion to turn into collision. That leads many drivers to wonder: Is it illegal to …

November 3, 2025

Slip and Fall Injuries During Thanksgiving Gatherings — Florida Homeowner Liability Explained

Thanksgiving brings together family, friends, and delicious food—but it also creates busy, crowded homes where slip and fall accidents can easily happen. From spilled drinks to cluttered walkways and dark porches, it only takes a moment for a joyful celebration to turn into an emergency. Under Florida law, homeowners have …

October 31, 2025

$5.9 Million Resolution in Dram Shop Liability Case Involving Overserved Underage Driver

A $5.9 million settlement has been reached in a  dram shop liability case litigated by The Haggard Law Firm’s Maegan Bridwell and Douglas McCarron along with co-counsel Hampton Keen and Austin Diaz. The case stemmed from the death of a 32-year-old wife and mother who was killed by an intoxicated …

October 31, 2025

The 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Las Vegas

Las Vegas rarely slows down. With multi-lane corridors, round-the-clock tourism, and one of the highest traffic densities in Nevada, the city’s intersections are among the most dangerous in the state. According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, Clark County reports over a third of the state’s serious crashes every …

October 31, 2025

Turkey Fryer Fires: Common Causes, Injuries, and Liability in Florida

Frying a turkey has become a popular Thanksgiving tradition in Florida thanks to its crispy texture and quick cooking time. But as enjoyable as deep-fried turkey can be, it also comes with serious risks. Every year, fire departments respond to hundreds of home fires, burn injuries, and property damage caused …

October 30, 2025

How to know if your airbag is defective

Your airbags are there to protect you when a crash happens. When something goes wrong with the airbag system, the results can be frightening. A faulty airbag may not go off when you need it, or it could deploy when you are simply driving down the road. That kind of …

October 30, 2025

Find a Lawyer in Massachusetts | How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your Case (Without the Stress)

Written by Benjamin R. Gold, Esq. — Licensed Attorney in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. Founder of Lawyer Stories. Introduction Whether you’ve been in an accident, are facing a divorce, or need legal advice for a work issue, finding the right lawyer can feel overwhelming. There are countless law firms online, …

October 30, 2025

Wrongful Termination Lawyer in Massachusetts | What to Do If You’ve Been Fired

Author Line: Written by Benjamin R. Gold, Esq. — Licensed Attorney in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. Founder of Lawyer Stories. Introduction Losing your job is never easy, but it can be even harder if you believe you were wrongfully terminated. In Massachusetts, employment laws protect workers from unfair firings based …

October 30, 2025

Divorce Lawyer in Massachusetts | How to Find the Right Attorney

How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer in Massachusetts Written by Benjamin R. Gold, Esq. — Licensed Attorney in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. Founder of Lawyer Stories. Introduction Divorce is never easy. It affects your family, finances, and future in ways that can feel overwhelming. In Massachusetts, divorce law has …

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