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Aug 5, 2020

Did you know that July was While we should all remain vigilant about protecting our motor vehicles, the Bakersfield, California Albuquerque, New Mexico St. Joseph, Missouri Modesto, California Odessa, Texas Topeka, Kansas Yuba City, California Merced, California Yakima, Washington Springfield, Missouri Just because you may not have a vehicle or live in a community listed here does not mean you are...

In Case of Emergency: Evacuating During a Hurricane

Aug 3, 2020

With hurricane season in full swing, it may be more important than ever to know how to guard yourself against harm. Natural disasters pose a threat not only to infrastructure and personal property, but to your safety as well. How can you protect yourself from the worst of what hurricane season has to offer? Let us take a moment to discuss what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this hurricane...

Be Aware on National Heatstroke Prevention Day

Jul 28, 2020

As summer heats up, heatstroke will increasingly become a public health risk. Unfortunately, that means many children will suffer. Did you know that, outside of car accidents, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States? Government agencies, health care advocates, the legal community, and others, however, are raising awareness about the issue on July 31st during National Heatstroke Prevention Day. It is commonly assumed that children are left in...

7 Warning Signs that a Nursing Home Is Not Right for Your Aging Parent

Jul 27, 2020

Have you thought about how difficult transitioning away from home and into a nursing home facility may be? If you think this is difficult, consider the trouble of moving to a nursing home fraught with problems and the potential for abuse. It could be a nightmarish scenario to be avoided at all costs. The best defense is for families to educate themselves about warning signs prior to making a decision. Let us take a...

What Is A Hate Crime?

Jul 22, 2020

You might hear about “hate crimes” in the news media. You might even know a victim. Did you know, however, that specific legal definitions apply and that much more is involved than committing a crime with hateful emotions? First, hate crimes are serious matters. They are the highest priority of the Federal law defines a hate crime as a traditional offense, like murder, arson, or vandalism, but with an added element of...

What is Gross Negligence in Florida and Why Does It Matter?

Jul 21, 2020

Are you familiar with the concept of gross negligence? A doctor amputates the wrong limb of a patient. A drunk driver speeds through a crowd of pedestrians. A nursing home fails to provide food and water to an elderly resident causing his or her death. These are examples of “gross negligence,” and such cases often lead to large financial settlements. Under This is in contrast to ordinary negligence which involves mistakes and...

Attorney Scott E. Gwartney Once Again Honored as Super Lawyer

Jul 15, 2020

Did you know that Attorney Scott E. Gwartney has once again been honored as a Super Lawyer? This is no small feat as there is a rigorous selection process involving extensive, independent research, as well as peer nominations and evaluations. All of us at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. are extremely proud of our colleague and we extend our highest regards to Attorney Gwartney in this much deserved recognition of his professional achievement...

Attorney Ryan B. Hobbs Honored as Super Lawyer and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating

Jul 13, 2020

Have you heard that Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. firm Partner, Attorney Ryan B. Hobbs, is the recipient of two prestigious awards, both of which recognize his many accomplishments in the practice of law? Being named Super Lawyer, as well as receiving the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, are both great honors to be bestowed upon worthy members of the legal practice. The Super Lawyers honor comes after a detailed evaluation process...

Attorney Dean R. LeBoeuf Named to Prestigious List of Super Lawyers

Jul 6, 2020

Did you know that Attorney Dean R. LeBoeuf has once again been selected to Super Lawyers, a prestigious recognition of his experience and professional accomplishments in the legal practice? Thomson Reuters, publisher of After graduating from Florida State University College of Law in 1981, he entered into private practice, eventually becoming the managing partner of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Focusing his practice on complex civil litigation relating to personal injury...

Tips for Keeping Little Ones Safe During National Fireworks Safety Month

Jul 2, 2020

Did you know that July is not just the time to celebrate our nation’s birthday, but it is also recognized as National Fireworks Safety Month? This is a time when experts remind the general public about the risks of using incendiary and explosive devices. In 2018 alone The Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC also tracks injuries stemming from the use of consumer fireworks. It says the use of these items caused more...