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- What to Do After a Drunk Driver Hits You in Tallahassee: Step-by-Step Guidance
Aug 28, 2025
A At Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs, P.A., we’ve seen firsthand how these crashes impact families across Florida. The physical, emotional, and financial toll is real, and knowing what steps to take after a crash can make all the difference in protecting your rights and your future. This step-by-step guide explains what to do immediately following a Step 1. Call 911 and Make Sure Law Enforcement Responds If you have not already...Read More - Do Florida Group Home Residents Have Legal Rights?
Aug 14, 2025
What Families Need to Know About Abuse, Neglect, and Chapter 393 When a loved one with developmental disabilities moves into a group home, families hope they will receive not only the care they need, but also the respect they deserve. Group homes are meant to offer a supportive, community-based setting. But too often, families are left in the dark about the specific legal protections available when something doesn’t feel right. Florida law recognizes that individuals...Read More - Understanding Florida’s Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Residents
Jul 31, 2025
Florida’s Bill of Rights for When a loved one enters an Assisted Living Facility (ALF), families hope for more than just safety and supervision. They expect dignity, compassion, and respect. Florida law recognizes this fundamental need and provides residents of licensed ALF care facilities with important legal protections. Commonly referred to as the “residents’ rights” under Florida law, these safeguards help ensure vulnerable individuals receive not only appropriate care but humane treatment free from...Read More - The Dangers of Distracted Driving: Legal Perspectives in Florida
Jul 17, 2025
Every day, distracted driving changes and ends lives. Whether it’s glancing at a text, fumbling with a playlist, or checking directions, these small moments of inattention can lead to devastating crashes. In Florida, the law takes distracted driving seriously, and if you're injured because someone wasn’t paying attention, you may have the right to pursue compensation. At What Florida Law Says About Distracted Driving Under Manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, or symbols...Read More - Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs, P.A. Announces Representation of the Family of Robert Morales, Victim of FSU Campus Shooting
Jun 20, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, FL — The decision to make this announcement has been intentionally delayed to allow time for the family to grieve and begin the process of healing in private. Mr. Morales was a beloved member of the FSU community, an employee, a friend, and a family man, whose life was taken far too soon. In the aftermath of this devastating loss, his family continues to mourn and also remains deeply grateful for the outpouring of...Read More - Abuse and Neglect Claims in Florida: How to Get Justice
Jun 18, 2025
Neglect and abuse can have devastating effects—emotionally, physically, and financially. If you or a loved one has suffered from neglect or mistreatment in a nursing home, group home, hospital, or private residence, you may be entitled to compensation. Florida law provides victims with the right to seek justice, and understanding how compensation works is the first step toward rebuilding your life. In this blog, we'll discuss the types of compensation available for victims of neglect...Read More - Injured in a Florida Truck Accident? Here’s What to Do Next
Jun 4, 2025
Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on Florida’s roads. Due to their size and weight, commercial trucks can cause severe injuries, extensive property damage, and life-altering consequences for those involved. If you’ve been a victim of a truck accident in Florida, the attorneys at Knowing what steps to take immediately after a 1. Ensure Safety and Seek Medical Attention: The first moments after a truck accident are critical for your safety...Read More - Neck Pain After a Crash? Here’s What It Could Mean
May 28, 2025
This post is part of our educational series on post-accident pain and delayed injuries. If you’re experiencing neck pain after a crash – even if it seemed minor at first – this guide can help you understand what it might mean and what steps to take next. Understanding Neck Pain After a Florida Collision Neck pain might not seem like a big deal, especially after a minor crash. Maybe your head wasn’t thrown violently, and...Read More - Feeling Off After an Accident? It Could Be a Hidden Concussion
May 21, 2025
As part of our educational series on delayed post-accident injuries, this article explores how even a minor crash can lead to a hidden concussion. If you’re feeling “off” after a recent accident – foggy, tired, or unlike yourself – this guide explains why it could be more serious than it seems and what to do next. What to Know About Hidden Head Injuries After a Crash You didn’t black out. There was no serious head...Read More - Can You Still File a Claim If You Waited to See a Doctor After a Florida Car Accident?
May 14, 2025
This post is part of our ongoing series on post-accident care and injury claims. If you didn’t see a doctor right away after a crash, this guide explains what that might mean for your health, your insurance benefits, and your legal rights in Florida. Why Delayed Treatment Doesn’t Mean You’re Out of Options You were in a Can I still get help? Did I wait too long? Is it too late to file a...Read More