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Wooten Kimbrough Sponsors Fundraiser for Veterans & Service K9s

Wooten Kimbrough, P.A. becomes a sponsor for a fundraiser benefiting K9s for Warriors, a non-profit organization providing service canines to wounded veterans.

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 29 Mar 2016

Tougher Texting & Driving Bills Introduced in Florida Legislature

Six bills were introduced in the Florida House and Senate this legislative session to place tougher regulations on texting while driving.

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 19 Jan 2016

Uber/Lyft Update: House Bill 509 to regulate insurance coverage

The Florida House Economic Affairs Committee passed a bill that will head to the Florida House floor for a vote on creating state-wide regulations on ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft. The bill provides minimum insurance coverage requirements and ends local regulation.

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 14 Jan 2016

Do Playgrounds Really Have Rules?

Approximately 200,000 injuries occur annually on public playgrounds. Many of them could be avoided if public schools made sure their playgrounds were safe and followed clear guidelines and recommendations.

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 12 Jan 2016

Ride-Share in Florida, are you protected in an accident?

In Florida, what insurance coverage applies if you are injured in an automobile accident either as a passenger in an Uber/Lyft/ride-share vehicle or hit by one them?

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 7 Jan 2016

Start the New Year with All your Fingers

New Year’s Eve is a time for renewal and celebration and, of course, fireworks. Whether you’re enjoying a local fireworks show held be the city, or lighting sparklers in your backyard, it is important to remember that safety is a priority, especially when handling…

By Michael Damaso

/ 31 Dec 2015

Dr. Denial and Dr. Decline

Recently, 60 minutes did a special on a topic that seems to get little attention—insurance company coverage denials. 60 minutes focused on patients with mental health issues who have the potential of hurt themselves or others and been admitted to long-term care facilities.

By Michael Damaso

/ 12 Aug 2015

Reasonable Precautions to Prevent Criminal Attacks Required in Florida

On July 16, 2015, a woman was found naked in the bushes behind the House of Blues at Downtown Disney. The Orange County Sherriff office suspects that the woman is a victim of a rape. According to reports, Disney security guards found the woman in…

By Michael Damaso

/ 24 Jul 2015

Takata Airbags are Back in the News

Takata Airbags are in the news again as another car model has been added to the plethora of vehicles that contain the potentially dangerous and defective Takata airbags.

By Michael Damaso

/ 17 Jul 2015

Summertime Grill Safety

Summertime is notorious for beaches, baseball, and barbecues. In fact, more than 86% of U.S. households own at least one BBQ, grill, or smoker. However, with the nice weather and increase in grill usage comes an increase in grill-related injuries.

By Michael Damaso

/ 1 Jul 2015

End Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving is the leading cause of auto accidents in the U.S. According to a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of automobile accidents are a result of driver distraction. In 2012, more than 3,000 people where killed in crashes…

By Michael Damaso

/ 24 Jun 2015

Sports Related Brain Trauma – Let’s Keep Talking and Address the Issue

We just wrapped up another Stanley Cup Finals. And, while it was a tough loss for the Tampa Bay Lightning and a sincere congratulations should go out to the Chicago Blackhawks, the very real concern of sports related brain trauma is ever present.

By Michael Damaso

/ 18 Jun 2015

Sports Related Brain Trauma – Let’s Keep Talking and Address the Issue