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Take Pictures of These 3 Things Following a Florida Car Crash to Help with Your Personal Injury Claim | Florida Car Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton

Having the right evidence to back up your statements after being involved in a Florida car accident can make all the difference in your claim to recover financial compensation. The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words,” has never been more true in these situations as you have hard…

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Florida Approved Bill Allows Reform School Abuse Victims to Seek Compensation | Florida Attorneys for Sex Abuse Victims Whittel & Melton

A bill approved Tuesday allows victims who suffered abuse at two Florida reform schools to seek financial compensation for their suffering.  The passing of the bill (6-1 by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee) means that former inmates at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and the Florida School for…

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Five Bicyclists Killed By Truck Driver Prompts Legislative Change | Florida Bicycle Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton

Last month five bikers participating in an annual 130-mile ride were killed by a box truck driver on a rural highway in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The driver struck a total of 14 cyclists after he claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, even though the cyclists were escorted by…

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Reporting Elder Abuse in Florida – Everything You Need to Know

Elder abuse is not just physical abuse – it can take the form of neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation, emotional abuse and even sexual abuse. Caretakers, spouses, children, nursing home staff, assisted living staff, etc. can all be perpetrators. According to the National Council on Aging, more than half of all…

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Eckerd College Being Sued for Negligent Security Issues that Lead to Student Being Raped | Tampa Bay Negligent Security Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

Eckerd College in St. Petersburg is currently being sued for negligence after the lawsuit claims that it failed to keep the campus safe from intruders which is what led to the rape of a student. The suit was filed Dec. 2 in district court by a former student who said…

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Miami Youth Track and Field Coach Allegedly Raped Teen and Sister | Florida Athletic Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyers Whittel & Melton

A youth track and field coach in Miami Gardens was recently arrested for raping a 14-year-old athlete in 2010 and molesting her sister last year, according to reports.  The 45-year-old coach was charged with numerous counts of sexual battery on a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation on a child. …

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The Dangers of Holiday Decorations | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

The holiday season means decorations, and this year (maybe more than ever) people are decorating on a much larger scale across the country. With more people being stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic, decking the halls is something that is lifting people’s spirits. You may even have been…

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LSU Accused of Mishandling Sexual Complaints Against Students and Athletes | College Campus Sexual Assault Victim Lawyers Whittel & Melton

The Louisiana State University athletic department is accused of ignoring numerous complaints regarding sexual assaults involving a top running back in 2016 and 2017, Derrius Guice. Two women made complaints to LSU officials regarding the football player raping them and another said the man snapped a nude photo of her…

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Florida Tropical Storm Eta Insurance Claims Lawyer – Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Ocala Nature Coast Damage Attorney

2020 is one of the most active storm seasons ever in the waters around the State of Florida, the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. STORM DEDUCTIBLE CONFUSION?! Florida Property insurance policies typically have two deductibles. A standard deductible for most losses; and a hurricane deductible. The standard…

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Pastor Killed in Hit and Run Crash in Duval County Marks 7th Hit and Run Death | Florida Hit and Run Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton

A pastor at New Life Evangelistic Center was hit and killed Wednesday morning by a vehicle who fled the scene.   The man was hit around 7 a.m. as he was crossing the street Crystal Springs Road near Hammond Boulevard. The driver did not stop to check on the man.  Police…

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