Tampa Bay Teen Injured in Hit and Run: What You Need to Know about The Moments Following an Accident

An arrest was made this week in the hit-and-run of a 13-year-old girl in Sarasota County. On Wednesday, police took David Chang into custody for hitting the teen when she was riding her bike across the crosswalk of her school. The accident happened on East Bay Street (at Old Venice Road) in a known school…

Back to School in Tampa Bay! Simple Gifts for Your Child’s Teacher

Many schools in and around the Tampa Bay area are back in session beginning this week, and we all know how exciting it is for the children (and parents) to see that yellow bus roll up and kick off a brand new year. For teachers though, the excitement is probably mixed with some nerves about new…

I Got Food Poisoning from A Restaurant! Can I Sue? 

Food poisoning can strike anyone, at any time. In the last few years, we’ve seen everything from lettuce and salad greens to seafood be blamed for severe bouts of stomach upset in people around the Tampa Bay region and beyond, and even the most meticulous home cook can still fall prey to bacteria. When your illness…

Injured While Shopping? Yes, It Can Happen! 

Shopping might not make it on the list of extreme sports, but it does lead to many injuries in the Tampa Bay area each year. Slip-and-fall injuries are especially commonplace in grocery stores, supermarkets, or grocery warehouses where spills happen frequently. While it might not seem like a serious situation, slip-and-fall accidents are actually quite dangerous, leading…

School Bus Etiquette: Avoiding Accidents As Tampa Bay Students Start Back to School

Do you remember the Driver’s Ed. lesson when your instructor taught about school bus etiquette? If you’re like most drivers in and around Tampa Bay, you’d answer no. Unfortunately, many drivers can’t quickly call to mind the rules of the road when it comes to school buses, and that could mean BIG trouble for you….

Liability and Leaving The Scene: What Tampa Bay Drivers Should Do After An Accident

Following a car accident, it’s easy to panic. This is especially true for the at-fault party, as they have the most at stake. Unfortunately, this prompts many drivers to leave the scene of an accident, and whether they know it or not, they just increased their chances of being charged and having a long list of…

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

What You Need to Know About Camp Lejeune’s Water Contamination Did you work or reside at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 consecutive days between August 1953 and December 1988? If you answered yes to that question, you could qualify to receive compensation due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water present at the site…

Car Accident on Rt. 19 Closes Roadway in Flames

In the early morning of Wednesday, March 9th, a black pickup truck and a black sedan collided in the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Route 19 near Tampa. Both vehicles were immediately evacuated as they went up in flames, leaving the roadways completely blocked on the northbound side. Although 2 of 3 passengers were taken…

Put Down the Keys and Pick Up The Phone: Call a Designated Driver

As we prepare to welcome 2023, we want to put out an important reminder for those who plan to ring in the new year with a few drinks with friends or family: Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver! Whether you’re heading to a friend’s home right here in Winter Haven to celebrate the…

Family Law & Personal Injury | Interview with Tom Marks

Our managing partner Steve Brooks had the honor of appearing on The Healthy Family Law Attorney show. In this interview with family law attorney Tom Marks, they discuss how spouses are affected by personal injury lawsuits. Steve explains the economic and non-economic damages that injured parties and their spouses can recover. Plus, he shares his…