ABOUT US NEWS & MEDIA ADVOCACY BLOG

Follow us:

 
CO-COUNSEL
CONTACT

HomeBlog

UncategorizedResponsibility of Theme Parks to Keep Attractions Safe – This Week a Rider Died on an Orlando Rollercoaster

September 19, 2025

A 32-year-old man died this week while riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park. The incident occurred on one of the park’s signature attractions, which opened earlier this year. Witnesses reported the ride abruptly stopped and emergency crews responded quickly, but the victim was later pronounced dead. Universal officials temporarily closed...

READ MORE
$12 Million Settlement in Jacksonville Negligent Security Wrongful Death Case

Negligent SecurityNegligent Security$12 Million Settlement in Jacksonville Negligent Security Wrongful Death Case

September 16, 2025

A $12 Million settlement has been reached in a negligent security and wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of Marvin Ousley, a father of six who was shot and killed at the Waters Edge Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida. The case was litigated by Pedro Echarte and Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm, nationally recognized leaders in premises liability and negligent security cases....

READ MORE
Common Conditions that Give Rise to a Premises Liability Case

Premises LiabilityCommon Conditions that Give Rise to a Premises Liability Case

September 16, 2025

On August 16th, 2018 The Haggard Law Firm will present Winning Case Strategies in Premises Liability, a FREE CLE Credit Seminar. The event will take place from 1 to 5pm at the Doubletree Jacksonville Riverfront. To RSVP for the seminar, email or call Stacy at slaffere@haggardlawfirm.com   305.446.5700  This article about premises liability cases was authored by trial...

READ MORE

Negligent SecurityTragedy in Minneapolis: Supporting Victims of Today’s Mass Shooting

August 27, 2025

Tragedy in Minneapolis: Supporting Victims of Today’s Mass Shooting Today, Minneapolis has been shaken by another devastating mass shooting, leaving families and the entire community searching for answers, justice, and healing. As the nation continues to face the reality of senseless gun violence, The Haggard Law Firm extends its deepest condolences to the victims, their loved ones,...

READ MORE

DrowningDrowningUPDATE: $2 Million Drowning Wrongful Death Settlement Against City of Miami Beach Approved by Governor’s Claims Bill

August 18, 2025

The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron, along with co-counsel Mark Brumer, has helped secure long-awaited justice for the family of Peniel Janvier, who drowned while visiting the Scott Rakow Youth Center pool in Miami Beach. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a claims bill passed by the Florida Legislature, authorizing payment of the balance of a $2 Million wrongful...

READ MORE
Coral Springs Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Students: Why Victims Need Experienced Legal Representation

Sexual AbuseCoral Springs Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Students: Why Victims Need Experienced Legal Representation

August 11, 2025

In Coral Springs, Florida, a deeply disturbing case has emerged involving a former Coral Springs Charter School teacher. Joseph M. Melendez, 33, was arrested by the Coral Springs Police Department’s Special Victims Unit and is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail.Melendez faces multiple felony charges: Allegations of Grooming and Abuse According to investigators, Melendez used his...

READ MORE
$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Brain Injury Case

Catastrophic InjuryCatastrophic InjuryGeneral Personal Injury & Wrongful DeathGeneral Personal Injury & Wrongful DeathProduct LiabilityProduct Liability$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Brain Injury Case

July 24, 2025

On December 21, 2022, school security guard Mary Ortega suffered catastrophic injuries while on duty at Kensington Park Elementary. After being struck by motorized entry gates pushed by a reversing Sherlock Tree Company landscaping truck, Mary sustained a traumatic brain injury and a torn rotator cuff—both requiring emergency medical intervention and long-term rehabilitation.  The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron secured a...

READ MORE
Millions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled After 9 Child Drowning Deaths: What Families Need to Know

DrowningMillions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled After 9 Child Drowning Deaths: What Families Need to Know

July 24, 2025

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent recall of approximately 5 million above-ground pools following the tragic drowning deaths of nine young children, aged between 22 months and 3 years, across six states. The recalled pools—manufactured in China and sold under popular brands like Bestway, Intex, Coleman, and Polygroup—pose a significant safety risk due to...

READ MORE

Newer Posts

Older Posts

logo-florida-justice-association
logo-legal-elite
logo-best-law-firms
logo-law-dragon
logo-best-lawyers
logo-super-lawyers
logo-ndpa
logo-victoms-of-crime
https://haggardlawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Haggard-Law-Firm-Footer-Logo.png

Main office:

330 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-5700

Follow us:

FREE CONSULTATION

(866) 744-2233

*prospective clients may not obtain similar results. Amounts stated within this website are before deductions for fees, cost of attorneys and third party providers such as medical providers.

Copyright © 2025 Haggard Law Firm

https://haggardlawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Haggard-Law-Firm-Footer-Logo.png

FREE CONSULTATION

(305) 446-5700

Main office:

330 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, FL 33134

Follow us:

*prospective clients may not obtain similar results. Amounts stated within this website are before deductions for fees, cost of attorneys and third party providers such as medical providers.

Copyright © 2025 Haggard Law Firm