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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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Congressional Hearing Finds Rampant Abuse in Public, Private Schools

Every day, it seems there are more cases of abuse and mistreatment of students by their teachers and peers, regardless of whether it’s a private or a public school. Yesterday, a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was released … Continue reading

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South Florida Homeowners Affected by Defective Chinese Drywall; WCI Communities Has Set Aside $11M for Homes

A number of homeowners in South Florida could be affected by defective drywall used by WCI Communities, a builder in Florida. While WCI Communities filed for bankruptcy in the summer of 2008, they have reserved $11 million for homes with … Continue reading

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Pine Crest School Swim Coach Allegations

In the news recently there have been several tragic stories about student violence in South Florida schools.  What often gets overlooked is the damage that poor staffing at these schools brings on children.  Another example came to light on today … Continue reading

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