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- How Florida’s ‘Comparative Negligence’ Personal Injury Law Could Affect You
Nov 9, 2018
Being injured in an accident is a horrible thought, and most people tend to think it could never happen to them. We hope that it never will. In reality, however, untold numbers of people, and their families, have had their lives derailed, often irreparably, because of injuries sustained in unforeseen accidents. It happens all too frequently. Thankfully, the legal system provides support for those who are wrongfully harmed. The first step can be establishing...Read More - Did You Know Veterans Are Eligible for A Wide Variety of VA Grants?
Nov 8, 2018
This Veterans Day, our focus is how to ensure that the veterans in our local community have the support they need. What many do not realize, though, is just how many VA grants are available right now. For example, did you know that military veterans can get financial aid from the Department of Veterans Affairs to buy a new or used car or truck? It is just one example of the many grant opportunities offered...Read More - Read about Ryan Hobb’s Employee Discrimination Case
Nov 2, 2018
Check out this article our own attorney, Ryan Hobbs, was featured in yesterday, Read the article below: “An Ocala man is suing Five Guys, a burger chain, for discrimination after he was allegedly harassed and then fired in 2014 for a medical condition. Jordan Botelho, represented by Ryan Hobbs of Tallahassee, filed the suit Wednesday in Marion County circuit court, which oversees lawsuits with $15,000 or more in damages. The complaint calls...Read More - 3 Very Real Dangers of Human Trafficking
Oct 30, 2018
Human trafficking is one of the scariest, most despicable crimes in modern existence. The It is truly an abomination. The biggest mistake committed by everyday Americans is thinking that it only happens in war zones or faraway places. In reality, human trafficking, and the abduction of children and adults to be trafficked, can occur almost anywhere. Here are three very real human trafficking dangers to keep in mind: 1...Read More - 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Oct 24, 2018
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all over the country people are raising awareness about breast cancer and how it’s affected millions of women and men. Early detection, education, and utilizing available support services are the best defenses against the disease according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You can learn more about this program by clicking this In honor of breast cancer awareness and those who stand ready to help...Read More - Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. To Receive ICE Foundation Shine Bright Award
Oct 22, 2018
Congratulations are in order for Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. who received the Innovative Community Engagement (ICE) Foundation Shine Bright Award for their ongoing fight against human trafficking and for their outstanding service to the community! Managing partner Dean R. LeBoeuf and his daughter Nicole have been instrumental in drafting legislation and lobbying the Florida Legislature to pass additional laws to protect the victims of human trafficking and to hold hotels, motels,...Read More - What is Contributory Negligence and Does It Apply in Florida?
Oct 16, 2018
Determining who’s at fault in an accident is critically important. This is especially true when someone is injured. The answer, however, is not always black and white. Often, there are a confluence of circumstances that contribute to an accident event, sometimes with different parties sharing portions of the blame. For example, if someone crosses the street outside of a clearly marked crosswalk, while a “Do Not Walk” signal is flashing, and is then struck...Read More - Hurricane Preparedness is Key
Oct 9, 2018
We know firsthand how damaging a hurricane can be to you and your family. No matter how prepared we are, sometimes the unexpected can happen. From loss of power and downed trees to lack of communication with loved ones and mandatory evacuations, there is so much to manage during a hurricane warning. As we wait for Hurricane Michael to reach the panhandle, we know preparation is key. Do you have a enough batteries? Do...Read More - 4 Ways to Protect Your Special Needs Child This Month
Oct 5, 2018
The month of October is National Special Needs Law Month. During this month, attorneys come together to brainstorm on solutions, ideas, resources, and advocacy work to find ways to continue to help those who are impacted by disability. As a legal community, lawyers work together with advocates, family members, caregivers, and health care providers, to continue to meet the needs of disabled individuals and their loved ones. As a parent of a child with...Read More - How to Prevent Nursing Home Bedsores Before They Happen
Sep 14, 2018
When families commit their elder loved ones to the care of nursing homes, no matter how much due diligence they may have done, they will be turning over a family member to the care of strangers. That involves trust, and a degree of risk. While most nursing home experiences are indeed positive, many are not. One key warning sign to be on guard against at all times is bedsores. Bedsores are painful...Read More