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Do you know what to do when your car overheats? Summer Car Care

Turn off the ignition, and wait. Yes, wait. Don’t lift the hood immediately or remove your radiator cap. Let the vehicle cool down first. Are you low on our out of coolant? It may need refilled but you also need … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Safety – What everyone who walks anywhere should know

Every two hours, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash. This is a sad but true national statistic. The good news is that traffic accidents and fatalities have declined. But pedestrian accidents have actually increased. This could be in … Continue reading →

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Settlement Vs. Trial

Personal injury cases may or may not go to trial. The majority of injury cases are resolved by settlement, when an acceptable offer is agreed to by the plaintiff…long before a court trial is scheduled. However, there are many potential … Continue reading →

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Important Vehicle Safety

VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS for every driver We are all guilty of this — taking our automobiles for granted. We depend on them every day, but how much attention do we actually give them? When’s the last time you laid on … Continue reading →

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Florida Law Update – Homestead Exemption

FLORIDA LAW UPDATES – Homestead Exemptions Some homeowners are not aware that if voters pass a new amendment to our state’s property tax law, they could save a lot of money come 2019. A few months ago, the Florida Senate … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson Recognized as Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers

This recent press release shares the announcement that both Attorneys Adam Balkan and John Patterson are included in the Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers list recently published by the National Trial Lawyers organization. See press release for details. 

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Proposed Rules Open for Public Comment

Did you know that you can view proposed administrative rules and laws being considered by our state, and you can comment on them, online? There is a lot of information on this website we share here, but this helps you … Continue reading →

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Xarelto Litigation and Lawsuit

The Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys at Balkan & Patterson, LLP are currently reviewing claims for internal bleeding caused by Xarelto. If you believe you suffered side effects from taking Xarelto, including internal bleeding, contact us today.

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Hot Tub Safety

Balkan and Patterson, LLP has handled issues regarding hot tub safety. Hot tubs should never be more than 104 degrees. Excessive temperature can cause drowsiness that can lead to drowning. Heaters should have a mechanism to ensure that the temperature … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson wins $540,000 verdict for Civil Rights violation against Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office

A federal jury in Palm Beach decided that a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy used excessive force when he shot and killed Richard Montero in 2010, and awarded $540,000 to Mr. Montero’s sole survivor his 16 year old daughter. Attorney … Continue reading →

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