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Clearwater, FL — PSTA’s $300K Settlement Offer: Why Clearwater Ferry Crash Victims May Have More Legal Options

24JulClearwater, FL (July 22nd, 2026) – When the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) voted to approve a $300,000 settlement for victims of the Clearwater Ferry crash, many injured passengers and families wondered whether that offer represented their only opportunity for compensation. The answer depends on the facts surrounding the crash and whether other parties may share responsibility.

Clearwater, FL — Scuba Gear Recall: Hollis 200LX Regulators Posing Serious Drowning Risks

21JulClearwater, FL (July 20th, 2026) – If your scuba regulator fails underwater, the consequences can be life-threatening. A recent recall involving thousands of Hollis 200 LX second-stage diving regulators highlights how a defective product can place users in immediate danger. 

Clearwater, FL — Who Is Liable If a Distracted Driver Causes a Semi-Truck Crash in Florida?

17JunClearwater, FL (June 15th, 2026) – When a distracted driver crosses the center line and collides with a commercial truck, Florida law allows injured parties and surviving families to pursue the at-fault driver for damages. Liability in these crashes typically falls on the driver whose negligence caused the collision, and distracted driving, including phone use behind the wheel, is a recognized form of negligence under Florida law. 

Clearwater, FL — Chaos On Clearwater Beach: When Does A “Teen Takeover” Trigger A Negligent Security Claim?

3JunClearwater, FL (June 2nd, 2026) – A recent “teen takeover” on Clearwater Beach has raised questions about liability for injuries. A large gathering, fight, or criminal act does not automatically create a negligent security claim. However, when a property owner knows or should know that dangerous conditions or criminal activity are likely and fails to take reasonable security measures, injured victims may have grounds to pursue a premises liability claim. 

Wesley Chapel, FL — Tesla Autopilot Crash: Who is Liable for the Wrongful Death?

28MayWesley Chapel, FL (May 27th, 2026) – An 87-year-old Wesley Chapel man died after a Tesla Model Y reportedly operating in Autopilot mode crashed into an electrical box and submerged in a pond in Pasco County. The crash has renewed questions about driver-assistance technology, vehicle safety systems, and potential wrongful death liability in Florida.

What Are the Four Types of Negligence?

20MayIn personal injury law, there are four types of negligence: gross negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and vicarious negligence. Plaintiffs in personal injury cases rely on the legal principle of negligence to establish fault and hold the other party liable for causing the accident and subsequent damages.