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• Amputation Injuries
  • Causes of Amputation Injuries
    Catastrophic injuries are considered any injury that causes the victim permanent harm, or an immediate, significant disability or pain. Amputations ...
• Auto Accident Injuries
  • Florida’s Dangerous Autonomous Car Experiment
    Self-driving cars have been a staple of the science fiction genre since the late 1800s. However, Americans didn’t start believing in autonomous ...
• Auto Accidents
  • New Hands-Free Driving Law Combats Distracted Driving in Florida
    Each year, over 400,000 Americans are injured in traffic collisions caused by negligent and distracted drivers. According to EverQuote, Inc., an ...
• Auto Recall
  • NHTSA Warns Honda, Acura Drivers of Recalled Airbags
    In another action related to the Takata airbag recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging Honda and Acura drivers to stop ...
• Bicycle Accident
  • Understanding Florida’s Bicycle Laws
    By design, Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
• Boating Injury
  • Snorkeler Injured In Boating Accident
    Last week, a snorkeler was seriously harmed as a result of being struck by a boat. The 27-year-old woman was swimming back to her vessel when she was ...
• Brain Injuries
  • The Long-Term Effects of TBI
    Approximately 2.8 million Americans sustain mild to traumatic brain injuries each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a ...
• Bullying
  • Bullying and Emerging Florida Law
    No one likes a bully. Yet, the social stigma associated with bullying has never seemed to be enough to stop bullies from terrorizing their perceived ...
• Bus Accidents
  • Who is Liable When a City Bus Crashes?
    When you buy a ticket to ride a public city bus, you are placing your wellbeing in the hands of that bus’s driver. It stands to reason that if you do ...
• Chemical Poisoning
  • A Hidden Threat, A Familiar Location: The Danger of Carbon Monoxide from Automobiles
    A speeding car. A broken banister on a store's staircase. A brand-new electronic device throwing off sparks. While all these dangers may be ...
• Child Injury
  • What Should I Do if My Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury?
    The labor and delivery process can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing for both mother and child. As the mother experiences a whirlwind of ...
• Community News
  • Upcoming Event | Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally
    This October 20 th through the 23 rd marks the 16 th Annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally in Panama City, Florida. As the leading state in the nation for ...
• Constitutional Issues
  • Florida Jury Awards Over $100 Million in Trial
    The verdict is in, a Florida jury recently handed down a verdict exceeding $100 million in an invasion of privacy case involving a ex-professional ...
• Construction Accidents
  • OSHA Cites Florida Contractor After Fatal Accident
    A construction site can be an incredibly dangerous place for workers and passersby alike. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s ...
• Death Penalty
  • U.S. Supreme Court Rules: Court Strikes Down Florida Death Penalty
    In a much anticipated and written about case, the U.S. Supreme Court overwhelmingly ruled Florida’s death penalty laws unconstitutional . The decision ...
• Distracted Driving
  • New Hands-Free Driving Law Combats Distracted Driving in Florida
    Each year, over 400,000 Americans are injured in traffic collisions caused by negligent and distracted drivers. According to EverQuote, Inc., an ...
• Dog Bites
  • Airlines & the ESA Epidemic
    What Is an Emotional Support Animal? Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are pets that provide comfort and companionship to people with mental health ...
• DUI Accidents
  • Florida Dram Shop, Social Host Laws & Drunk Driving Accidents
    When an individual is involved in an accident caused by another person, there are laws and rules that allow the injured person to seek compensation. ...
• Elder Law
  • Signs of Elder Abuse and What to Do
    Unfortunately, elder abuse is a prevalent issue in today’s society. Despite efforts by state, federal, and local governments, it seems like we read ...
• Employment Issues
  • Florida Supreme Court to Hear Decade-Old Case
    The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that has been moving through lower courts for a decade. The case involves a well-known railroad and the ...
• Financial Issues
  • Florida Businesses Swipe Back
    The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision overturning a controversial Florida law. The law, Florida Statutes § 501.0117 , puts ...
• Florida Airline Crashes
  • It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's. . . a Drone? FAA Hands Down Drone Regulations
    In a sweeping move being criticized by drone enthusiasts , the Federal Aviation Administration has made drone registration mandatory starting December ...
• Florida Traffic Laws
  • Who Should Be Sued for Causing an Auto Accident?
    Assuming someone else was at fault in causing an accident, the question becomes: Who should you sue? A lot of rain, as we've had recently, results in ...
• General
  • The Pittman Firm, P.A. Sponsoring Panama City Beach 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb
    Our attorneys at The Pittman Firm, P.A. are proud to be one of many sponsors of the Panama City Beach Memorial Stair Climb Fundraiser. This event ...
• Health News
  • Big Pharms Bribes FDA Regulators to Approve Deadly Drugs
    The term “Big Pharma” is a derogatory nickname that encompasses the billion-dollar pharmaceutical companies that are in the business of manufacturing ...
• Insurance Coverage
  • Why Do Insurance Companies Defend People Who Cause Crashes?
    In a car accident claim that goes to court, two parties will be going up against one another: the plaintiff or claimant and the defendant who is being ...
• Laws and Alerts
  • New Methods for Cell Phone Users in Theaters
    An article was recently published revealing new methods being used to prevent cellular phone use while in a theater. The need is obviously there. ...
• Legal Liability
  • E-Scooters: Understanding the Laws & Liability Issues
    Electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” are the latest micro-transportation fad to hit the streets of Florida. However, as we discussed in a previous blog ...
• Maritime
  • Hurricane Joaquin: Sunken Ship Prompts Lawsuit
    Hurricane Joaquin was one of what is predicted to be very few hurricanes in American waters this year. As it wound its path north and east into the ...
• Medical Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice "Never Events"
    When we go to a hospital, the hope is that we will receive the treatment necessary to either heal from some kind of injury or recover from an illness. ...
• Mold in Panama City
  • The Danger of Toxic Mold
    When most of us think about mold, we picture having to throw away bread, cheese, or other food items that have sat in our kitchen too long. However, ...
• Motorcycle Injuries
  • Florida Is the 4th Most Dangerous State for Motorcyclists
    In Florida, a biker’s greatest pleasure is waking up, suiting up, and taking off on a motorcycle adventure to explore our state’s gorgeous coastal ...
• Negligence
  • Child Negligence: How Young is Too Young
    One issue that does not arise often in negligence case, but can be a factor is whether a child who causes an injury can be held liable for the ...
• Nursing Home
  • Recognizing & Preventing Nursing Home Abuse
    We rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide our elderly loved ones with dedicated medical attention, personalized care ...
• Oil Spill Liability
  • Hydraulic Fluid on the Road Causes Traffic to Slow Down
    The U.S. 98 through the U.S. 231 slowed to a crawl this past Wednesday as unidentified hydraulic fluid appeared on the road. Authorities described the ...
• Panama City Fires
  • Fire Safety and Landlord Liability in Apartments and Other Rented Dwellings
    It's more voracious than a pack of teenage boys, it moves quicker than preschoolers after birthday party cupcakes, and its heat makes the steamiest ...
• Pedestrian Injuries
  • Florida Is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
    Between 2008 and 2017, there were over 49,000 pedestrian fatalities – approximately one person per hour – in the United States. Tragically, Florida ...
• Personal Injury
  • E-Scooters: Understanding the Laws & Liability Issues
    Electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” are the latest micro-transportation fad to hit the streets of Florida. However, as we discussed in a previous blog ...
• Pool Drowning
  • Swimming Pool Injuries: Legal Recourse for Non-Drowning Injuries
    A swimming pool can be many things -- a cooling oasis on a summer day, a place to get some exercise, the site of countless family memories. It can ...
• Premises Liability
  • When Messes Call for a Lawsuit: Inadequate Maintenance of Premises
    In a premises liability case , you will seek compensation from a property owner or controller for contributing to your injury on their property. For ...
• Prescription Drug Injuries
  • Dangerous Drugs On Shelves: Why the FDA Doesn't Intervene
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is essentially the first and last name in pharmaceutical regulations in the United States. People from ...
• Procedural Rules in Civil Courts
  • Florida Supreme Court Rules on Drunk Juror
    We all know it is illegal to drink and drive, but what about being a juror while intoxicated? This is not an official criminal violation, but one ...
• Product Liability
  • E-Scooters: Understanding the Laws & Liability Issues
    Electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” are the latest micro-transportation fad to hit the streets of Florida. However, as we discussed in a previous blog ...
• Product Recalls
  • 3 Defective Baby Products to Avoid
    The baby care market is a $16.78 billion industry. Fisher-Price, Funskool, Disney, and other lucrative companies are consistently manufacturing new ...
• Public/Mass Transit Accidents
  • Florida Supreme Court to Hear Decade-Old Case
    The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that has been moving through lower courts for a decade. The case involves a well-known railroad and the ...
• Recreational Activities
  • 3 Pedestrian Safety Tips for Halloween
    There are many holidays and celebrations – secular, religious, personal, and patriotic – spread throughout the calendar year. But only one holiday ...
• Rideshare Accident
  • Lyft App Offers Self-Driving Cars
    The General Motors exhibit at the 1939 New York World’s Fair stunned guests by introducing the concept of a fully-functional autonomous vehicle. This ...
• Safety Tips
  • 3 Pedestrian Safety Tips for Halloween
    There are many holidays and celebrations – secular, religious, personal, and patriotic – spread throughout the calendar year. But only one holiday ...
• Sexual Abuse
  • A Shocking Form of Elder Abuse - Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
    In recent decades, our society has become increasingly aware of the dangers of child sexual abuse. We believe strongly in preventing child sexual ...
• Sexual Harassment
  • New Florida Law Against Cyber Harassment to Take Effect
    Among the many laws passed by the Florida legislature in the most recent session was a law that would make sexual cyber harassment illegal in the ...
• Slip and Falls
  • When Messes Call for a Lawsuit: Inadequate Maintenance of Premises
    In a premises liability case , you will seek compensation from a property owner or controller for contributing to your injury on their property. For ...
• Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spine Injuries Leading to Total & Partial Paralysis
    In any kind of car crash, slip and fall, or other damaging incident, serious injuries can occur. There are numerous types of injuries, but one of the ...
• Transportation Concerns
  • Mass Transit Accident in Kansas Causes Serious Injuries
    Reports of a mass transit accident in Kansas are creating a number of questions for policy makers and those responsible for train safety. The accident ...
• Trial Strategy
  • Serious Injuries Sustained in Low Speed Accidents
    Insurance companies are notorious for doing anything they can to try to lessen how much coverage or compensation they provide auto accident victims . ...
• Truck Accident Injuries
  • Proving Liability in Different Types of Truck Accidents
    With the high number of commercial trucks on the highway at any given time, it is no surprise that thousands of trucking accidents occur each year. If ...
• Workers' Compensation
  • OSHA Cites Florida Contractor After Fatal Accident
    A construction site can be an incredibly dangerous place for workers and passersby alike. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s ...
• Wrongful Death
  • How Florida Values a Life in a Wrongful Death Claim
    In a typical personal injury claim, the plaintiff demands compensation from a liable defendant equal to the real damages they suffered as a result of ...