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- 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 - Steps to Take If You Suspect Your Disabled Child Has Been Harmed
Sep 10, 2018
One of the worst moments for the parent of a disabled child is when he or she discovers or suspects his or her child has been harmed at school. As a parent of a school-age child with disabilities, you place your trust in the teachers, administration, and support staff who will be caring for your child on a daily basis. You expect, and rightly so, that your child will be in a safe environment throughout...Read More - Tips for Protecting Your High Schooler from Juvenile Crimes
Sep 5, 2018
Experiencing a crime can be traumatic, whether it involves a stolen wallet or a physical assault. For parents, the experience can be a magnitude of worse when it’s their teenage children who become victims of crime, especially at the hands of other teenagers. Statistically Such occurrences are unimaginably awful. We want you to know there are ways to protect high school aged children from juvenile crimes. Your involvement in their daily lives and...Read More - Care Considerations to Discuss with Your Child’s School
Aug 31, 2018
We know how important it is for your child’s special needs to be addressed by his or her care provider. Whether it is at his or her school, care program, or daily activities, it is essential that your child’s care plan is addressed. Without establishing the details of the care that is needed, your child may not be able to receive the attention that he or she requires throughout the day. We know that...Read More - Tips for Ensuring the Safety of Your Child with Special Needs
Aug 29, 2018
Nothing is more important than ensuring your child with special needs is safe. When your child faces disabilities of any kind, as a parent, family member, or friend, it is incumbent on you to make sure he or she is as safe as possible. While within the home environment most things facing your child can be managed, this is not necessarily the case outside the home. When your child is outside the...Read More - What Do I Need to Know About a Florida DUI Checkpoint?
Aug 9, 2018
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint, or sobriety checkpoint, is a law enforcement roadblock designed to identify drivers who are illegally under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired driving is extremely dangerous. According to DUI checkpoints are an attempt to reduce those tragic statistics. Checkpoint locations are typically predetermined and marked with signs indicating that drivers will be passing through a DUI testing site, and that drivers should be prepared...Read More