The parents of a special-needs student are set to sue Hillsborough County over repeated sexual abuse according to a story on TampaBay.com. The parents of the 13-year-old girl claim she was repeatedly molested on a bus by other students despite a bus driver and adult aide being present. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies said they questioned the male students and they admitted to being involved in the sexual acts.
While the parents agreed at the time not to press charges, according to the family’s attorney they felt pressured at the time not to pursue the criminal investigation. The family filed an intent to sue and the school district has six months to investigate before the lawsuit can be filed according to the story. The parents also claim they told officials their daughter was being molested but nothing came of their complaints.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to someone else’s negligence and are in need of aggressive legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
ST. PETERSBURG PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Parents Sue Claiming Alcohol Fueled A Boat Crash That Killed Their Teenage Daughter
There have been no charges filed as of yet in a tragic boating accident that left 17-year-old Paige Davison dead but that hasn’t stopped Davison’s parents from filing a lawsuit against two teens, one of those teen’s parents and a drive-thru liquor store owner they believe all played a role in their daughter’s death. The St. Petersburg High School senior lost her life when the boat she was on slammed into a jetty.
According to a story on TampaBay.com the lawsuit claims that two 18-year-old boys, who had already been drinking, bought beer without being asked for ID at Quick Thru Mini Mart. Despite being assured the teens were licensed to operate the boat, it turns out neither of the boys had a boating safety education card, which is required for any boater under 21. Once they got out on the water, the young man who was the most experienced boater was so drunk he passed out and his friends were so concerned they called 911. At that point the less-experienced 18-year-old took over driving the boat and crashed it into the jetty at a high-rate of speed injuring two other passengers and killing Davison.
If you have a loved one that has suffered an untimely death due to someone else’s negligence and are in need of agressive legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Clearwater Woman Who Was Involved In Bad Arrest Settles For Less Than $20,000
Rosa Matos is going to get apology letters from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and the Clearwater Police Department on top of nearly $20,000 in a settlement of a lawsuit she filed following her arrest in January of 2008. According to TampaBay.com Matos was charged on a warrant for issuing bad checks but she was not the woman sheriff’s were looking for and they later acknowledged that.
Matos shared a name with the woman who was wanted on the bad check charge but that was all the two had in common. When Rosa Matos applied for a job with the Clearwater Police Department the warrant showed up during her background check and she was arrested. She filed a lawsuit due to the wrongful arrest that left her embarrassed and having a difficult time finding a job.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to someone else’s negligence and are in need of qualified legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Millions Of Strollers Sold At Target And Babies R Us Could Amputate Children’s Fingers
Nine stroller models sold at Target and Babies R Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated in the stroller’s hinge mechanism. The strollers are manufactured in China and distributed in the U.S. by Maclaren. According to an Associated Press story on the TBO website, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall after an investigation into the strollers.
The children’s fingers are at risk when placed in the hinge mechanism as the stroller is unfolded. When the hinge locks into place it can cut off the fingertips of a child. The company is offering hinge covers to stop future accidents from happening at no cost. The CPSC is warning owners of these strollers to stop using them until they receive the hinge covers.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to a company’s negligence and are in need of qualified legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Florida Hospital Agrees To Pay Widow $200,000 Following Husbands Death
Jimmie Lee Douglas was strangled and killed by a fellow psychiatric patient at a Daytona Beach Hospital. Halifax Health was faulted by the state of Florida for inadequate supervision according to an AP story on the website TBO.com and now they have settled a lawsuit with Douglas’ widow.
According to the story the hospital has agreed to pay $200,000 one day after a lawsuit was filed. Douglas’ widow and John Hill, the man who killed her husband, are both receiving some of the money from the settlement although the breakdown was unknown at the time. Hill claimed voices told him Douglas was evil and should be killed. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another and are in need of quality legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Family Seeks $150 Million From The State After Brutal Chimp Attack
The family of a Connecticut woman who was brutalized and left blinded by a 200-pund chimpanzee has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the state according to an Associated Press story on the website TBO.com. The attack took place outside the home of the chimp’s owner. Charla Nash was asked by the owner to help her lure the runaway chimp back into her home when the animal attacked the woman and chewed off her hands, nose, lips and eyelids.
The suit is claiming that that state failed to address the serious public safety issue presented by the chimp named Travis. According to the story the state was warned that Travis could hurt someone before the attack on Nash. The family had earlier filed a lawsuit against the chimp’s owner for $50 million claiming negligence and recklessness.
If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of another and are in need of quality legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Ninety Pound Pit Bull Attacks Man Injuring His Face
Jeffery Bellhorn was transported to a Largo hospital following an attack by a dog. The 90-pound pit bull attacked Bellhorn and dragged him out of a home injuring the man’s face according to an AP story on Bradenton.com. The Pinellas County resident’s condition is unknown at this time.
Bellhorn was at the home of Katherine Coleman when the attack occurred. He went to her home to help his friend Ofera Alon move out of the house following an argument with Coleman. During the process of moving out his friend, the pit bull attacked. The dog was taken away by animal control officers.
If you or a loved one has been suffered a dog bite and are in need of quality legal representation in your case, please contact Florida Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Young Girl Injured In Golf Cart Accident At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
The Orange County Sheriff’s office is reporting that a four-year-old girl was injured when a golf cart overturned at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort. According to a story on TBO.com the young girl was riding in the cart with her father when it overturned and pinned her. Her father claims he swerved to avoid another cart driver heading towards him.
According to the story, the girl suffered injuries to her neck, face and head. She was taken to an Orlando hospital via helicopter and has been listed in stable condition. The crash is currently under investigation and the golf cart was privately owned by the girl’s father, 37-year-old Charles Wickt.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another and are in need of quality legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Hillsborough County Being Sued By Ex-Student Who Had Sex With A Teacher
The Wharton High School student who had sex with her math teacher is suing Hillsborough County Schools for not properly investigating teacher Jaymee Wallace according to a story on TBO.com. Wallace was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of probation. He pled guilty unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd and lascivious behavior.
The relationship between the student and Wallace began when she was 14. She is alleging in her lawsuit that she has suffered physical illness, mental anguish and embarrassment as a result of the relationship. She is also suing the school for not letting her parent’s know of the situation immediately after uncovering the relationship.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of someone’s negligence and are in need of quality legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.