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“Mommy, can you play with me now?” I look at my calendar: Two networking meetings, a team check-in, and back to back management deadlines. “In a little bit, baby.” Those words catch in my throat. I run a law firm with 12 attorneys and 30+ employees across 9 offices. I …
Every year, countless families in Florida are devastated by drunk driving accidents. These crashes aren’t just statistics — they’re life-altering events that often leave victims facing serious injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship.If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, it’s critical to understand your legal rights and how a …
SARASOTA COUNTY – A single-vehicle crash involving a box truck on Interstate 75 Monday evening claimed the life of one passenger, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash took place at approximately 5:01 PM on May 5, 2025, in the northbound outside lane of I-75 near mile marker 196. …
The Haggard Law Firm, led by Michael Haggard and Adam Finkel, successfully secured a $10.5 million settlement in a heartbreaking case involving the fatal drowning of a 5-year-old girl, Thamar Esperance, at a residential pool under construction in Apopka, Florida. A Tragic, Preventable LossOn September 15, 2021, 5-year-old Thamar Esperance wandered away from her …
Florida’s personal injury laws have undergone significant reforms in recent years—none more impactful than the 2023 shift from pure comparative negligence to a modified comparative negligence system. Now, in 2025, these changes are actively shaping the outcomes of auto accident cases in Sarasota and across Florida. If you’ve been injured …
What Is Considered Wrongful Death? kmendez Thu, 05/01/2025 – 20:29 Previous …
Truck accidents can happen in seconds—but the consequences can last a lifetime. In Florida, commercial trucks flood highways like I-95 and I-75 daily, sharing the road with everyday drivers. Unfortunately, when an 18-wheeler collides with a car, it’s almost always the smaller vehicle that pays the price.This blog breaks down …
It’s a common favor: “Hey, can I borrow your car real quick?” You toss them the keys and don’t think twice. But in Florida, lending your vehicle can create serious legal consequences—especially if the driver causes an accident.In this blog, we explore why who you lend your car to matters more than …
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Sarasota, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: What’s my case worth? And I get it. After decades of helping people recover from serious crashes here at Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming …