Recently, Shareholder Evan J. Lide and his team obtained an $850,000 settlement for a woman who slipped and fell on ice in Mercer County when entering her workplace first thing in the morning. As a result of her fall, she suffered a neck injury requiring two surgeries. Evan is a …

We filed an amended class action complaint against Ferrari for a serious safety defect in numerous vehicles equipped with defective brake booster/master cylinder assemblies manufactured by Bosch. What Are Class Actions? In cases where multiple consumers suffer financial or physical harm caused by a product, they often come together to …

SARASOTA – Florida Highway Patrol announced that a man was killed after being struck by 2 vehicles while attempting to cross Clark Road Saturday night. The deadly accident began Saturday evening as a 40-year-old man from Sarasota was on foot near the intersection of Clark Rd (SR 72) and Swift …

Getting a divorce is likely to be a challenging process, and as you prepare for the end of your marriage, you may face both emotional and financial uncertainties. One concern you may have is whether you will be required to pay alimony, which is also known as spousal support, spousal …

As you navigate the busy streets of Sarasota, it’s important to understand how liability is determined when an unfortunate accident occurs. Intersections can be particularly dangerous, especially when multiple parties are involved. In these complex cases, liability is often shared between drivers based on circumstances. When facing the aftermath of …

As you drive through busy intersections in Sarasota, you understand the inherent risks. While the majority navigate them without incident, sometimes collisions occur. When they do, fault determination falls to investigators. Their evidence provides the only objective record of events leading up to the crash. Skilled accident reconstructionists understand that …

When behind the wheel, you must remain vigilant to potential hazards around you. However, drivers often engage in secondary cognitive tasks that compromise their attentiveness. You may believe you can multitask, but research shows divided attention significantly impairs driving abilities. As you travel down Main Street approaching the intersection with …

You head out for your daily commute on the sun-drenched streets of Sarasota, merging onto Fruitville Road as your mind begins to wander. Thoughts of unfinished tasks and distant daydreams creep in, diverting your attention away from the fast moving intersections and fellow drivers around you. As you continue down …

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, or AFFF, is a type of foam used to put out fires, especially those caused by flammable liquids. It’s been helpful for firefighters, especially in military and civil emergencies. But, there’s a downside. AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can be harmful to human health. …

Car seats, when used correctly, can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in the event of an accident. However, with so many options and regulations, understanding car seat safety can be overwhelming. Choosing the Right Seat The first step in car seat safety is choosing the right seat. …

On May 1, 2024, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $23,070,000 to Na’ Jai Johnson, a seven-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy. A jury of 12 unanimously found that a nurse and two obstetricians at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago were negligent by failing to …

WVFK&N partner Chris Norman recently settled a case in mediation, with the plaintiff receiving $2.75 million for damages following the death of a newborn child following a failure to deliver timely. Even though fetal monitoring showed the child was clearly in distress, delivery of the baby was delayed for over …