TLV Guest Blog

September 27, 2023

Understanding Florida’s Comparative Fault Law and How It Affects Personal Injury Claims

Many personal injury cases do not involve situations where one party is entirely at fault. Many cases, instead, involve situations where both sides may bear some responsibility. This is why, like in many other states, a Florida injury victim may still recover damages even if they were partially to …

September 27, 2023

What are my options after a catastrophic work injury?

What kind of injuries occur at work? For many individuals, work takes up a significant portion of their time, second only to sleeping. Unfortunately, work-related injuries are all too common and can be much more serious than injuries sustained during leisure time. Work-related injuries can be caused by the physical …

September 26, 2023

Do full face snorkel masks increase the risk of drowning? 

Full face snorkel masks might be the common thread amongst an increasing number of drowning deaths in Hawai’i.   The alarm was sounded on full-face snorkeling masks in 2017, when a woman waded into calm waters off the coast of Hawai’i, eager to try her new full-face snorkeling mask. Less than …

September 26, 2023

$3.5 Million Settlement in Drowning Case Involving Minor

The Haggard Law Firm’s Adam Finkel and Michael Haggard obtained a $3.5 Million settlement in a drowning case involving a 3-year-old. The names of the parties in the case are confidential per the terms of the settlement. In the Fall of 2020, during the midst of the pandemic, …

September 26, 2023

How Does Wisconsin’s Implied Consent Law Affect OWI Cases?

If you have been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, it is important to understand the state’s implied consent law and how it can impact your case. Under this law, drivers are required to submit to chemical testing if they are arrested for driving under the …

September 25, 2023

Famous Deaths Shed Light On Mesothelioma, Teaching Counsel To Dig Deep

When you think of asbestos exposure and the resulting disease mesothelioma, many think of blue-collar Americans because of its prominence in industry. Asbestos has been linked to serious diseases by the medical profession since the late 1920s, which led to the development of workers’ compensation laws. By the 1970s, the …

September 25, 2023

Talc Talk: Leigh O’Dell weighs in on Johnson & Johnson litigation

Beasley Allen principal Leigh O’Dell co-chairs the Talc multidistrict litigation (MDL) Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. The parties recently attended a status conference in New Jersey. It was the first status conference in the MDL with Judge Michael Shipp and Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh since the bankruptcy of LTL Management, a subsidiary …

September 22, 2023

The Role of Negligence in Car Accident Cases in Florida

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to receive compensation for their losses as well as their pain and suffering. Obtaining such …

September 21, 2023

Amusement Park Injuries: Navigating Reporting Requirements in New Jersey

A day at the amusement park can be a stress-relieving, fun way to pass the time. However, despite the joys they provide, many patrons are caused to suffer from personal injuries every year at amusement parks due to dangerous conditions or defective rides. If you or a loved one were …

September 21, 2023

Tripping Hazards and Liability: Exploring Slip and Fall Injuries in Kissimmee

Did you know that according to the CDC, every one of five falls causes a catastrophic physical injury like a fracture? The most common reason behind these falls can be slips caused due to tripping hazards. Slip and fall injuries […] …

September 20, 2023

The Different Types of Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents in Florida

Car accidents occur in varying degrees of severity. This is one of the reasons why there are many types of injuries that can stem from a wreck. Understanding the types of injuries that can occur, as well as how a victim’s compensation is calculated, can be crucial to knowing …

September 20, 2023

Bitcoin and Investment Advisers

Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies With recent developments in the regulatory, legal, and compliance landscape surrounding Bitcoin and a spot Bitcoin ETF (i.e., an ETF backed by physical Bitcoins. If the value of the digital coins backing the ETF rises, the value of the investment will generally be expected to increase), …

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