Thanksgiving meals often involve deep-frying turkeys, crowded kitchens, and hot ovens. After the holiday, many Floridians suffer burn injuries from cooking accidents or defective products. Common Causes of Post-Thanksgiving Burn Injuries Grease fires Unsafe turkey fryer setups Hot oil spills Faulty appliances Overloaded kitchen outlets Boiling water accidents Children …

When you’re injured in an accident, the damage goes beyond physical wounds and medical bills. Victims often endure emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and ongoing discomfort. In personal injury law, this is referred to as “pain and suffering.” Understanding what this term means and how it’s …

After Thanksgiving, thousands of Floridians rush into stores for doorbuster deals—but crowded retail environments create dangerous conditions. Many people file injury claims every year from slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, and overcrowding incidents during post-holiday shopping. Why Stores Are More Hazardous After Thanksgiving Black Friday and weekend sales bring: Wet floors from …

In Arizona, questions about jaywalking come down to when and where crossing the street is considered illegal. While the act itself is not always deemed as a violation, crossing can still result in citations or liability if an accident happens. Understanding how Arizona defines pedestrian responsibility and how reasonable care …

When a baby is hurt during labor or delivery, parents almost always ask the same question. Was this preventable? Medical teams sometimes suggest that birth injuries are unavoidable, but many are caused by medical errors that should never happen. Understanding what qualifies as birth injury medical malpractice can help you …

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and Florida’s highways—from I-95 to the Turnpike—see a sharp rise in traffic collisions. Whether you’re returning home, heading back to work, or traveling to visit extended family, knowing the risks and your legal options can protect you after …

Driving at night can be difficult when you are in a dark or poorly lit area where visibility is limited. Many drivers will rely on their high beams to see clearly. But, using them improperly can result in serious hazards for other motorists and may even go against state traffic …

As online shopping surges during Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the holiday season, Florida roads fill with delivery trucks, vans, and gig drivers rushing to meet demand. Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DoorDash, Instacart, and freelance couriers work under intense pressure—and accidents spike dramatically as a result. Whether you’re injured by a …

When conflicts arise, individuals and entities will try to find ways to have it resolved outside of the courtroom by looking into alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration. While both of these involve a neutral third party, they are vastly different in terms of structure, formality, and …

The Haggard Law Firm has obtained a $3.5 Million settlement secured by attorneys Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard in a tragic negligent security case in Jacksonville, Florida. The case underscores the ongoing responsibility of property owners and managers to maintain reasonably safe environments for residents, visitors, and members of the public. Per terms of the …

Los Angeles is one of the most congested and traffic-heavy cities in the United States. With over 3.8 million people traveling throughout the city, millions of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, tourists, buses, and commercial vehicles are sharing limited space and certain intersections in LA have become notorious hotspots for serious and …

The rush for holiday deals doesn’t end once shoppers reach the parking lot—in fact, that’s where some of the most dangerous Black Friday accidents occur. From distracted drivers to chaotic traffic patterns, Florida parking lots during major sales events can become high-risk zones for pedestrians and motorists alike. If you’ve …