Uncategorized Archives - Page 3 of 8

Masters of Justice Begins, Haggard to Receive Perry Nichols Award Thursday

Posted on October 4, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Florida Justice Association kicked off its annual Masters of Justice CLE Event today. This year’s theme is ‘Roads to Mastery’. The convention offers four specialized seminars on Auto Negligence, Technology, Medical Malpractice, Insurance & Bad Faith.

Tomorow, during the annual Founders’ Award Luncheon, The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard will the prestigious Perry Nichols Award. The Luncheon will begin at noon.

About the Perry J. Nichols Award

Continue reading “Masters of Justice Begins, Haggard to Receive Perry Nichols Award Thursday”

Haggard Named Recipient of Nichols Award by FJA

Posted on August 24, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Congratulations to The Haggard Law Firm’s Managing Partner Michael Haggard who was named the recipient of the 2017 Perry Nichols Award.

The Perry Nichols Award was created in 1977 in honor of the visionary who first brought Florida’s leading trial attorneys together to create the Negligence and Compensation Lawyers of Florida, the predecessor to today’s Florida Justice Association. It is the most prestigious award given by our organization and is given to the attorney whose perseverance, commitment, and unmatched dedication to the civil justice system is at the forefront of their lives. The FJA says the award is bestowed upon the attorney who sets the standard for the rest of us to aspire to achieve.

Continue reading “Haggard Named Recipient of Nichols Award by FJA”

Michael Haggard Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’

Posted on August 15, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Congratulations to our Managing Partner Michael Haggard who has been named the 2018 Miami “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers.

Only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. Michael received the highest overall peer-feedback for the Miami area in the Personal Injury Litigation– Plaintiffs practice area category.

Continue reading “Michael Haggard Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’”

VIDEO: Injured by a Medical Professional? Medical Malpractice Cases

Posted on July 31, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Haggard Law Firm Managing Partner Michael Haggard discusses the importance of contacting a personal injury attorney if you have been injured by a medical professional.

https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=jX_D7fQnw6Y&video_referrer=watch

To learn more about Medical Malpractice, click here

To speak to a Haggard Law Attorney, call 305.446.5700 or click here

Each Haggard Law Attorney Named 2017 Super Lawyer

Posted on June 9, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Each Haggard Law Firm attorney was named to the 2017 Super Lawyer list.

“Andy” Haggard, Michael Haggard, Douglas McCarron, Todd Michaels and Christopher Marlowe were named Super Lawyers in the Personal Injury General: Plaintiff category. Attorney James Blecke was recognized in the Appellate category. While, attorneys Pedro Echarte and Jason Brenner were selected as 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Stars in the Personal Injury General: Plaintiff category.

This distinction is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Florida receive this recognition and only 2.5% are named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

To learn more about each Haggard Law Attorney, visit our bio page here

State Supreme Court Strikes Down Malpractice Caps

Posted on June 9, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a law limiting pain-and-suffering damages in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional, rejecting a controversial change that the Legislature and then-Gov. Jeb Bush approved in 2003.

Justices were divided, with the four-member majority finding that the caps on “non-economic” damages violated equal-protection rights.

The Haggard Law Firm’s Todd Michaels reacted to the decision by saying “the Supreme Court decision was an important victory for justice and for Florida’s citizens. For too long, doctors and medical professionals received special protections which allowed them to avoid responsibility for their errors.”

Continue reading “State Supreme Court Strikes Down Malpractice Caps”

Michaels’ Seminar on Opening Statements

Posted on June 8, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Florida Justice Association’s Annual Convention and Expo will begin on June 14. The Haggard Law Firm’s Todd Michaels will be a guest speaker at this year’s Convention in St Pete Beach.

Michaels says ” It is an honor to speak at the FJA convention. There is no organization that does more for consumers, citizens, and victims in the State of Florida. The annual convention is a place to meet with great lawyers from around the state, and more importantly, to learn and share knowledge.”

Continue reading “Michaels’ Seminar on Opening Statements”

Pool Safely Progam safety tips

Posted on May 26, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start, nationally, to the summer swim season. The Haggard Law Firm is committed to sharing any and all information we can to help keep everyone safe in and around bodies of water.

A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows the number of reported fatal child drownings in swimming pools involving children younger than 5—the most vulnerable population—has decreased 17 percent nationwide since 2010. Despite the decrease, fatal and non-fatal child drownings in pools and spas continue to pose a public health challenge across the United States.

Drowning remains the number 1 cause of death among children under the age of 5 in Florida. Parents and caregivers are reminded to follow

Continue reading “Pool Safely Progam safety tips”

Understand Survivors and the Catastrophically Injured

Posted on May 10, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Today’s issue of the Daily Business Review includes a Board of Contributors article authored by The Haggard law Firm‘s Jason Brenner. The article, Understanding Your Client: Survivors and the Catastrophically Injured, discusses the challenges to successfully representing and emotionally supporting during the civil litigation process the tragically injured or loved ones of someone who has died.

Continue reading “Understand Survivors and the Catastrophically Injured”

Final Seats Available for Premises Liability Seminar

Posted on April 26, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Tomorrow the Haggard Law Firm will host a Premises Liability Seminar. As of this post, there are only 5 seats remaining.

This interactive and highly demonstrative FREE half-day legal seminar will show attorneys the latest trends and cutting edge strategies involved in litigating various premises liability cases. Case genres will include negligent security, drowning and entrapment and road construction accidents. Attendees will also hear from a leading Jury Consultant on Jury Selection.

This is a CLE Credit Seminar. Please RSVP with Susie Acosta, sacosta@haggadlawfirm.com or call 305.446.5700

Continue reading “Final Seats Available for Premises Liability Seminar”

330 Alhambra Circle

(305) 446-5700

(305) 446-5700

Category: Uncategorized

Masters of Justice Begins, Haggard to Receive Perry Nichols Award Thursday

Haggard Named Recipient of Nichols Award by FJA

Michael Haggard Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’

VIDEO: Injured by a Medical Professional? Medical Malpractice Cases

Each Haggard Law Attorney Named 2017 Super Lawyer

State Supreme Court Strikes Down Malpractice Caps

Michaels’ Seminar on Opening Statements

Pool Safely Progam safety tips

Understand Survivors and the Catastrophically Injured

Final Seats Available for Premises Liability Seminar

Recent Posts

$7.65 Million Settlement in Negligent Security Wrongful Death Case

$7.35 Million Settlement in Negligent Security Wrongful Death Case in Palm Beach County

Landmark Settlement in Negligent Security Case: The Haggard Law Firm Secures $28.9 Million for Teen’s Life-Altering Injuries

Contact Us

© 2016-2020 Haggard Law Firm