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• Auto Accident Injuries
  • Fatal Tesla Crash in Florida, Wreck Catches Fire Three Times
    In June 2018, a Tesla Model S crashed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The car accident made headlines due to the question of autonomous vehicle safety, ...
• 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
  • Ways to Stop Bicycle Accidents & Minimize Injuries In Case One Happens
    Bicyclists must be constantly aware of their surroundings when traveling on public streets and roadways, as they are more susceptible to serious ...
• 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 Permanence of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Do They Heal?
    After someone suffers a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) due to an accident or damaging incident, like medical malpractice , there is no guarantee they ...
• 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 ...
• 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
  • Florida Legislator Introduces Bill on Safety
    A Florida legislator recently introduced a bill aimed at preventing pet deaths in hot cars. The bill would empower an average citizen to act if they ...
• 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 ...
• 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
  • Car Accident Fatalities on the Rise Despite Cars Being Safer, Distraction a Leading Cause
    Over the years, developments in auto safety technology have revolutionized the industry, prevented numerous injuries, and saved untold lives. While ...
• Dog Bites
  • Are Dog Owners Liable for Injuries Caused by Their Pets?
    One situation that can be particularly traumatizing is a dog bite or attack. These are situations when “man’s best friend” turn out to be more ...
• 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
  • 5 Ways a Spine Injury Can Change Your Life
    The brain send messages down to the spinal cord, which instruct the latter to commit movement. The spinal cord causes muscles and limbs in our body to ...
• Insurance Coverage
  • Are Damages Caused by Road Rage Covered by Insurance?
    Road rage puts drivers in incredibly dangerous situations and increases their chances of being in an auto accident . While the thought of road rage ...
• 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. ...
• 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
  • Motorcycle Safety Tips
    Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most liberating feelings on earth. However, it is one of the most dangerous ways to travel. According to the ...
• 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
  • Florida Senator Looks to Pass New Bill to Protect Elderly
    Last Thursday, January 14, state Senator Nancy Detert pushed a bill that aims to protect the elderly residents of Florida. She presented it in front ...
• 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
  • Should You Bicycle While Drunk?
    If you believe riding a bicycle as a mode of transportation while inebriated is a safe option, you are wrong. Bikes are vehicles that can cause ...
• Personal Injury
  • Fatal Tesla Crash in Florida, Wreck Catches Fire Three Times
    In June 2018, a Tesla Model S crashed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The car accident made headlines due to the question of autonomous vehicle safety, ...
• 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
  • How Negligent Security Claims Factor Into Premises Liability Law
    Every property owner has a duty to protect welcome guests and patrons from unreasonable dangers and hazards. Not only does this include slippery ...
• 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
  • What You Should Know About Product Liability Claims in Florida
    When you buy a product off a shelf in a store, even if it is a digital shelf in an online store, you have the right as an American consumer to assume ...
• Product Recalls
  • 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 ...
• 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
  • Man Who Shot Down Drone Sued Over Encounter
    It was a shot heard across the country when a Kentucky man shot a drone out of the sky as it flew over his property in July of 2015. Since then the ...
• Safety Tips
  • Ways to Stop Bicycle Accidents & Minimize Injuries In Case One Happens
    Bicyclists must be constantly aware of their surroundings when traveling on public streets and roadways, as they are more susceptible to serious ...
• 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
  • Involved in a Lawsuit? Your Social Media Accounts May Be Investigated
    When you become involved in a lawsuit, few things that are related to the suit can be protected from disclosure. Even private conversations, tweets, ...
• 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
  • New Potential Evidence Revealed
    It is being reported across the country that potential new evidence in a case that captured the world’s attention in the 1990s is under examination by ...
• Truck Accident Injuries
  • Trucking Accidents Caused by Brake System Failures
    Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds without violating federal trucking regulations . As a result, the average big rig places an enormous ...
• Wrongful Death
  • Wrongful Death Claims: Information for Surviving Family Members
    After losing a loved one to the negligent actions of a third party, surviving family members will understandably want time to grieve. However, it is ...