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- Visiting A Loved One In A Nursing Home For New Year’s Day? Your Safety Red Flag Checklist
Dec 31, 2025
Are you planning on visiting your loved one’s nursing home on New Year’s Day? While the holiday season is the time for connection and making memories, it’s also the time when understaffing leads to preventable injuries for those living in Florida nursing homes. For those visiting family on New Year’s Day, this guide offers helpful tips on what red flags to look for that may indicate negligence and abuse. Why Does Nursing Home Negligence and...Read More - How Do I Pay for My Medical Bills If I Fall in a Store?
Dec 17, 2025
The holiday season in Florida is a time for bustling markets, festive shopping, and crowded aisles. From the local shops in Tallahassee to major retailers across the state, the increase in foot traffic often leads to an increase in slip-and-fall accidents. Whether it was a spilled drink in a grocery aisle or a loose floor mat near a seasonal display, a sudden fall can change your life in an instant. Once the initial shock wears...Read More - $5.22 Million Slip-and-Fall Verdict Secured in Collier County
Dec 1, 2025
What This Case Means for Injury Victims in Florida Attorney: Craig Richards Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs, P.A. Overview Attorney Our client, a respected non-invasive cardiologist, suffered a significant Their initial offer was No time to read? Here is our quick recap: A cardiologist suffered a severe knee injury in a slip-and-fall. The insurance company undervalued the injury, offering $125k, then $1.1M. Attorney Craig Richards tried the case in conservative Collier...Read More - What to Do After I’m Attacked at My Apartment Complex
Nov 20, 2025
Regardless of whether you reside in a home or an apartment, If you were robbed, assaulted, or hurt at your apartment complex following an attack, understanding what steps to take can protect your health, safety, and legal claim. 1. Call 911 and Get to Safety Move to a safe location and call the police immediately following the attack. Stay on the phone with the dispatcher until law enforcement arrives. Not only does calling...Read More - Florida Nursing Home Safety Concerns Rise: Is It Time to Allow Granny Cams?
Nov 7, 2025
Even when you know it’s the best decision for their well-being, choosing to move your loved one into a nursing home is never an easy decision. The decision often comes with mixed feelings. On the one hand, you’re relieved that they’ll be receiving the care and attention they need for their health, but on the other, you worry about what happens when you’re not there. Regardless of where you reside, reports of nursing home abuse...Read More - What Should You Do After a Hit and Run Accident in Florida?
Oct 28, 2025
In a place like Florida where While in traditional crashes, you would normally exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver, hit and run accidents leave you with more questions than answers. In today’s blog, our Understanding the Psychological Impact of Hit and Run Accidents Though they’re often devastating, it’s also easy to understand the reasons behind a motor vehicle accident. Maybe the other driver was looking down at their phone when...Read More - What Are the Signs That a Group Home is Unsafe or Unsanitary?
Oct 7, 2025
The purpose of a group home is to provide residents with the opportunity to live independently while still providing them with the safety, assistance and resources they need. Ensuring your loved one’s safety is paramount. When touring potential facilities, be mindful of any signs that make you question the quality of the environment and the type of care your loved one will receive. While this is not an exhaustive list, these are some of the...Read More - Insurance Companies Using AI in Florida Car Accident Claims
Sep 25, 2025
What Tallahassee Drivers Need to Watch for After a Crash When you’ve been in a However, more and more, insurance companies want to take “you” out of the equation as they rely on algorithms and not reality to try to tell you what your case is worth. For drivers in Tallahassee, Leon County, the Florida Panhandle, and beyond, this trend can make recovering fair compensation more difficult than ever. At Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney,...Read More - Warning Signs of Group Home Neglect No Family Should Ignore in Tallahassee
Sep 11, 2025
When you entrust a group home or assisted living facility with the care of a loved one, you expect compassion, safety, and dignity. Unfortunately, neglect can happen, even in licensed facilities, and it often hides in plain sight. For families in Tallahassee, the Florida Panhandle, and across Florida, knowing the red flags of At Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs, P.A., we have seen firsthand the devastating impact that neglect can have on residents...Read More - 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