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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 …

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a devastating house fire in Trenton, New Jersey, left five people injured and caused nearby evacuations after loud explosions were heard from the scene. The fire and subsequent explosions have raised significant concerns about the safety of the neighborhood and the …

Q. After two other lawyers let her down, a sexual harassment victim approached me to fight for fair compensation. I haven’t done these cases before, but she thinks the case is worth millions in light of the #MeToo movement. Should I take …