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7-Eleven, Inc. announced on December 8, 2010 that it was acquiring the 183 Florida sites of ExxonMobil’s retail interests. Most of the stores will be rebranded as 7-Eleven® operations. Many of the stores are in high-traffic locations. As of December 2010, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises 610 stores in Florida. Many of these 7-Eleven stores…
On May 24, 2013, the The Tampa Bay Times reported that a bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Tampania Street and Lemon Street in Tampa, Florida. The bicyclist failed to stop at a stop sign. He was hit by a pickup truck which failed to stop and continued after the…
What is it? Transvaginal Mesh is a surgical mesh that is used by doctors for the repair of pelvic floor disorders. These disorders include pelvic organ prolapse (POP) which is very common in some women due to age, obesity, or childbirth. These types of disorders are known to cause symptoms such as urinary incontinence, discomfort,…
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Brooke Coats, a 16-year old girl died Feb. 18, 2011, in Brandon, Hillsborough County Florida after a bull she was riding kicked her. She died, that night, of internal injuries. To protect their claim against the two year wrongful death statute of limitations, her family brought suit in Hillsborough…
Our law firm, Brooks Law Group, is soon going to be giving away bicycle helmets to promote safety for children. Helmet safety is an important factor in preventing or minimizing injuries from bicycle falls. Details will be forthcoming. Why Wearing a Bicycle Helmet is Important According to TV Station WTSP (WTSP is a CBS-affiliated television…
A 2010 Florida law makes it tougher for claimants who fall in a supermarket to recover damages. This change in the law was noted in a Tampa Bay Times article posted June 27, 2010. Before 2010 injured people had to prove only that an out-of-place substance caused the accident. Injured people didn’t have to prove that the…
The victims Four people were killed as a result of the terrible bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013: Krystle Campbell, Sean A. Collier, Lu Lingz and Martin Richard. Our sympathies go to their families. Many others suffered severe injuries including loss of limbs. Our sympathies go to them and their families…
According to the Tampa Bay Times in an article prepared by the Social Security Administration and published on April 24, 2012 there are several time factors Social Security Disability applicants should know. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach your full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted to retirement…
According to the Orlando Sentinel (a June 15, 2011 article) life expectancy, in Florida, depends on where you live. The state ranks among the nation’s four worst for disparity in life expectancies, with the largest gap occurring between counties in the north and south. Tampa is in the middle of the state on the western…
ATV riding is a thrilling way to explore Florida’s rural and remote areas, but these vehicles can also be hazardous for drivers and passengers alike. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports there were 171 ATV crashes where a driver or passenger suffered incapacitating injuries in a recent year. Sadly, 24 accidents…
According to the St. Petersburg Tribune (April 28, 2013) state lawmakers approved $50 million for the first leg in a 275-mile bike and walking path stretching from St. Petersburg to Titusville. “The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s goal is to bridge seven gaps among more than a dozen regional trails that snake across Central Florida….
A study by the University of Florida shows that 95% of respondents favor some ban on texting while driving – the Tampa Bay Times reported on March 28, 2013. Drivers who text are taking at least one hand off the wheel. They are also focusing on their texting which means they’re not focusing on the…
The Tampa Bay Times reported on April 24, 2013 that a local female swimmer and lifeguard happily received successful treatment for a swimming injury. The key to her recovery was a correct diagnosis by her doctors at Tampa Bay General including Dr. Karl Ilig, a professor and the director of vascular surgery. The swimmer had…
According to the Tampa Bay Times (April 12, 2013), an 84-year-old St. Petersburg woman was taken to a hospital Friday morning after her car overturned in an accident: “Helen Bohman was driving east on Fifth Avenue N when her Toyota and a Jeep Cherokee collided, St. Petersburg police spokesman Mike Puetz said. The Jeep was…
According to the Tampa Bay Times (April 19, 2013), a 16-year-old girl was killed Friday evening in a traffic crash on the bridge over Placido Bayou on 40th Avenue NE in St. Petersburg, Florida. “She was a passenger in a sport utility vehicle that crashed about 6:55 p.m., coming to rest atop a concrete barrier…
