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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 …
When a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth, the condition is known as perinatal asphyxia. Also referred to as birth asphyxia or neonatal asphyxia, this condition occurs when blood flow or gas exchange to the baby is disrupted at a critical moment. Even a …
April is a busy time for many industries—especially those dealing with financial deadlines, reporting, or seasonal demand. When workloads increase, so does the risk of workplace accidents. How Busy Seasons Increase Risk High workloads can lead to: Fatigue and burnout Reduced attention to safety Rushed tasks and shortcuts Increased …