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[Video] Community Catch-up – July 2023

Written by admin on July 18, 2023. Posted in Community Catch-up.

Here’s a Transcription of this Video for Easy Reading [Amiya (Host)] Hey everyone, I’m Amiya, your host for today’s Community Catch-up with Akbar Thomas. Today we are thrilled to have the dynamic duo of our firm, Attorney Thomas and Attorney Akbar, with us. Today, we will spill the beans and update you on upcoming events in our community. Let’s dive right in. [Amiya] Attorney Thomas, we’ve had a flurry of events in our community, could you share insights on what has impacted you the most? [Attorney Thomas] Thankfully, the school year has concluded. It was a wonderful...

Should I Get a Lawyer Even if an Auto Accident Wasn’t My Fault?

Written by admin on July 11, 2023. Posted in Personal Injury.

Many people who get into auto accidents do not believe they need a lawyer if they aren’t at fault. However, just because you know the auto accident wasn’t your fault doesn’t mean that insurance companies will accept your account without question. Insurance companies have a notorious reputation for disputing car accident claims in Florida, and it’s in their best interest to challenge your perceived lack of fault.

What You Need to Know About Rideshare Accidents in Florida

Written by admin on June 13, 2023. Posted in Personal Injury.

Uber and Lyft ridesharing services have soared in popularity in Florida over the past decade, but the convenience of the taxi-like services is not free of problems and complications. A noteworthy problem is that rideshare drivers may be more prone to traffic accidents than the general public due to distractions and other work-related factors. And this can cause complications when a passenger injured in a rideshare accident needs to figure out who is responsible for the damages.

What is Premises Liability in Florida, and Who is Responsible?

Written by admin on May 16, 2023. Posted in Personal Injury.

While you probably understand the fundamental goal of personal injury law to provide compensation for those injured by the recklessness, negligence, and/or malpractice of others, you might be less familiar with the premises liability component of the law.

Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Declaring Bankruptcy in Florida

Written by admin on April 18, 2023. Posted in Bankruptcy.

U.S. bankruptcies are down significantly since their all-time 2005 high when more than two million Americans filed for financial reorganization. While less than 500,000 Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2022, monthly 2023 filings demonstrate a marked year-over-year increase over 2022.

Beware of Hijinks Insurance Companies Use to Reduce or Deny Your Claim

Written by admin on March 14, 2023. Posted in Insurance Litigation.

Florida has some of the country’s highest property and automobile insurance premiums due in large part to the state’s third-place ranking for insured losses. While one might think that expensive premiums might balance out the insured losses, Florida also leads the nation in the number of lawsuits filed against insurers to challenge denied and underpaid claims.

Top Traffic Violations Florida Police Charge Motorists

Written by admin on February 8, 2023. Posted in Criminal Defense.

When flashing blue lights appear in your rear-view mirror while driving in Florida, there is a strong likelihood that police believe you have broken one or more of the state’s 100-plus traffic laws. Traffic violations are the primary reason police activate their blue lights and pull motorists over, and police issue more than 2.5 million motor vehicle-related citations every year.

Knowing Your Way Around a Class Action Lawsuit

Written by admin on January 11, 2023. Posted in Personal Injury.

If you’re injured by a defective product and pursue damages for your injuries in a lawsuit, your case could be consolidated with other lawsuits into a class action if the same product has injured multiple people. A recent case in point is the consolidation of numerous claims seeking damages for burns suffered by defective pressure cookers manufactured by Florida’s Sunbeam Products.

Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Written by admin on December 7, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

Nursing homes are big business, as recently evidenced by the $36 million a New Jersey firm paid to purchase two south Florida nursing homes. But in the quest for profits, some nursing homes fail to provide adequate care for their residents. Whether because of understaffing, under-trained staff, unsafe facilities, poor equipment, or some other factor—penny-pinching or not—seniors face potential neglect and abuse when they become wards of some nursing homes. And nursing home abuse and neglect are prevalent in Florida due to its large elderly population.

What is the Process of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida?

Written by admin on November 15, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

If you are injured in an accident or other incident, there are numerous things you should do to ensure that you receive compensation for medical costs and other damages. While insurance may provide some compensation, it could be denied or fail to provide full payment for all the expenses a personal injury might cause. Florida’s personal injury laws provide several types of compensation to account for economic and non-economic losses. They include provisions that allow victims to seek compensation even if they were partly to blame for the accident.

Understanding FDA Class I, II, and III Recalls

Written by admin on October 18, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

Earlier this year, the J.M. Smucker Company issued a voluntary recall of select Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. after the product was linked to multi-state salmonella outbreaks. The recall, which was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), affected 20 other companies that had used the peanut butter to manufacture their own products. This marks the biggest FDA-related recall issued this year.

Key Considerations When Hiring a Legal Team in Florida

Written by admin on September 21, 2022. Posted in Blog.

If you need the services of a lawyer, you probably already feel some apprehension If you need the services of a lawyer, you probably already feel some apprehension about the legal issues you need to resolve. Whether criminal defense, family law, personal injury, or other legal matters, most people find the law confusing and worry about how they will resolve their legal situation successfully. Hiring the services of a highly competent lawyer can help ease the apprehension and increases the likelihood of securing a favorable legal outcome. But how does one go about finding a great legal team?...

Introducing Akbar Thomas, Personal Injury Attorneys

Written by admin on August 25, 2022. Posted in Blog.

AKBAR LAW FIRM REBRANDS AND EMBARKS ON NEW MISSION TO BRING EQUALITY IN REPRESENTATION TO THOSE WRONGFULLY INJURED Akbar Law Firm names Attorney Brandi Thomas as managing partner, becoming Akbar Thomas. [Tallahassee, FL] – Akbar Law Firm, a community-focused law firm has fought for equality in representation and outcomes for the people of Tallahassee for two decades. Now they are changing their name and expanding their mission to address the persistent disparity in legal representation for victims of wrongful injury, especially those of minority classification. “The fight for...

Common Types of Personal Injury Claim Compensation in Florida

Written by admin on August 16, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

Medical care and recovery are the first things most people think about when they are injured in an accident in Florida. Considerations about the costs of medical care and the potential monetary impact of lost wages, physical therapy, childcare, property damage, and other unexpected expenses arising from the accident soon follow.