Monthly Archives: June 2009

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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Nationwide iPhone App – Be Cautious About Using this Program if You’re in an Auto or Car Accident

Consumers be forewarned – if you are an iPhone user and a Nationwide insurance customer, you be cautious about downloading and using their application on your phone. They are advertising this application on television as a way to immediately file … 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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Michigan Class Action Called Landmark Settlement for Autism Treatment

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan has agreed to settle a class action case with about 100 families for a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses they paid for autism testing and treatment. It has been an ongoing … Continue reading →

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Boca Raton Personal Injury Law Firm Makes Donation of Child Identification Kits to Lighthouse Point, Parkland

The personal injury law firm Balkan & Patterson, LLP, is an advocate for child safety and has made a donation of child identification kits to the Lighthouse Point Police Department and the Parkland division of the Broward Sheriff’s Office to … Continue reading →

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Boca Raton Law Firm Representing Clients in National Class Action Against MEGA Brands

The law firm of Balkan & Patterson is representing parents and families in a new class action case involving more than 10 million toys recalled by MEGA Brands. The toys contain small parts and magnets that detach from the toys. … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson LLP Secures Settlement for Family of Special Needs Student Abused and Violently Restrained by Behavioral Analyst at Oak Hammock K-8 School

The personal injury law firm of Balkan & Patterson settled a lawsuit this week against the St. Lucie School Board on behalf of a family whose child was abused by his behavioral analyst at Oak Hammock K-8 school. The amount … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson Clients Awarded a Jury Verdict in Excess of $550,000 for Auto Accident that Left Victims Seriously Injured

The law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP recently won a jury verdict of more than $550,000 for our clients who were seriously injured in an auto accident when they were virtually run over by the driver of a dump … Continue reading →

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