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Balkan & Patterson Attorneys Settle Trip and Fall Case for Lantana Client

Balkan & Patterson recently achieved a settlement for an elderly client who was severely injured after tripping and falling at the Station House Restaurant in Lantana. Then age 82, the client was dining with family when she tripped on a … Continue reading

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New Seat Belt Legislation in Effect Today, June 30

Florida’s new seat belt laws go into effect today. As of today, June 30, law enforcement officers can make a traffic stop on any vehicle in which they observe a seat belt law violation. The current fine for a seat … Continue reading

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Product Recall: Beef with Possible E. coli Contamination

A new product recall has been issued for certain cuts of beef. Shipments of the meat were received in 13 states, including Florida. The questionable products came from one of the country’s largest meat producers, JBS Swift Co. The Colorado-based … Continue reading

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Speeders, Be Warned!

In an effort to balance the state budget of Florida, lawmakers are raising the cost of traffic tickets. The state legislature is meeting in a special session, and all traffic tickets will increase by $10. All speeding tickets will be … Continue reading

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State Farm Requesting Rate Increases for Property Insurance

State Farm Insurance Company has asked the state of Florida for a 67 percent average increase in statewide property insurance. This is the second request this year – the first which was for 47 percent. State Farm’s previous request was … Continue reading

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Case of Abuse in St. Lucie Elementary School

We filed a lawsuit against the school board of St. Lucie County this week on behalf of a family and their then 8-year-old son, who was physically and mentally abused by a behavioral analyst employed by the school. Their son … Continue reading

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