$2 Million Settlement in Fatal Child Drowning Case at Florida Resort-Style Short-Term Rental Property Lawsuit Raises Major Safety Questions for Vacation Rentals with Waterpark Amenities The Haggard Law Firm’s Adam Finkel and Michael Haggard  have settled a fatal drowning lawsuit involving the death of a child at a large …

WARNING: Two Pool Drain Cover Recalls in One Week Raise Serious Entrapment and Drowning Concerns Pool safety is back in the spotlight after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced two separate recalls of pool drain covers in the same week, both due to violations of the Virginia Graeme …

If you have been charged with a crime in Wisconsin, you may have heard the term “exclusionary rule” and wondered what it actually means and whether it could help your case. The exclusionary rule is one of the most powerful defenses in criminal cases, and one of the most important …

Pool Safety at Hotels, Apartments, and Vacation Rentals: Legal Requirements, Risks, and Accountability For decades, The Haggard Law Firm has represented families in fatal and non-fatal drowning cases involving commercial properties—hotels, apartment complexes, and short-term vacation rentals. These tragedies are often preventable and frequently trace back to failures to follow established pool safety laws and …

In April 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed two executive orders restoring Wisconsin’s commutation process. Combined with the pardon process Governor Evers reinstated when he first took office, under which he has now issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons, these executive orders represent a genuine second chance for thousands of people who …

The Haggard Law Firm’s Pedro Echarte and Michael Haggard, along with co-counsel Christopher O’Toole, have secured a $6 Million settlement in a fatal drowning case involving a 2-year-old child. Child drownings remain one of the leading causes of accidental death for young children in Florida. When these incidents occur at …

Most parents expect labor to follow a relatively predictable path. Contractions begin, the cervix dilates, and the baby is born. But labor does not always go according to plan. When labor slows down significantly or stops progressing altogether, it is known as prolonged labor or failure to progress. This is …

If you have a Ring camera, a Nest doorbell, or any other video device mounted outside your home, you may have wondered what happens to that footage if the police come knocking. Can they take it? Can they demand it from the company directly? And what happens if someone shares …

When a serious truck accident changes a family’s life, most people naturally focus on the driver. The driver was the person behind the wheel, and the crash unfolded in seconds. But a skilled truck accident attorney knows that many trucking cases do not begin …

In Florida, April brings frequent rain showers—and with that comes an increase in slip and fall accidents. Wet floors, slippery sidewalks, and poorly maintained entrances can quickly turn into dangerous situations. If you’ve been injured in a rain-related fall, you may be wondering: Who is responsible? Why Slip and Falls …

    $2.575 Million in Negligent Security Sexual Assault Case Involving Delivery Driver  The Haggard Law Firm’s Maegan Bridwell, Kimberly Wald, and Michael Haggard secured a $2.575 Million recovery in a negligent security, sexual assault (abuse) case, demonstrating how property owners can be held accountable when their failures contribute to …

Tax season can be overwhelming. Deadlines, financial pressure, and long hours can increase stress levels—and that stress doesn’t always stay at your desk. In fact, it can follow you onto the road. How Stress Affects Driving When you’re stressed, your ability to focus and react quickly can be affected. This …