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Florida Moves to Overturn “Free Kill Law” in Major Medical Malpractice Reform
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

In a landmark shift that could dramatically expand legal rights for grieving families, Florida lawmakers have voted to repeal one of the state’s most controversial medical malpractice laws—often referred to by critics as the “Free Kill” law. The legislation, officially known as House Bill 6017 (HB 6017), now awaits final approval from Governor Ron DeSantis.…

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Fatal Hollywood Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Fiery Collision
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A devastating motorcycle accident in Hollywood, Florida, claimed the life of one man and left two others hospitalized on Tuesday night. The collision, which occurred around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Street and 66th Avenue, involved a motorcycle and a sedan and resulted in a fiery explosion that drew emergency responders from both…

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Boat Explosion on Memorial Day in Fort Lauderdale Injures 11, Including Two Children
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A holiday weekend turned tragic on Memorial Day after a boat exploded near a sandbar in Fort Lauderdale, injuring 11 people, including two children, according to officials. The explosion, which occurred around 5:45 p.m. near 9th Street—a popular area for boaters—sent victims flying into the water and prompted a swift response from nearby good Samaritans…

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Propane Explosion at Florida City Business Injures 10 and Causes Roof Collapse: Legal Options for Victims
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

On the morning of Saturday, May 25, 2025, a powerful propane explosion rocked a strip mall in Florida City, a suburb in the Miami area. The blast occurred around 8:51 a.m. at a location formerly known as Palm Bakery, located at 941 West Palm Drive. The explosion caused a fire and partial roof collapse, resulting…

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Hialeah High School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse: Can the School Be Held Liable?
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

The arrest of a longtime teacher at Hialeah Senior High School has shocked students, parents, and the broader South Florida community. Misael Gonzalez, a 55-year-old English teacher, was arrested this week on multiple charges, including lewd and lascivious battery and molestation, stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student in his class. According…

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Woman Killed, Two Injured in Possible Wrong-Way Crash on Sawgrass Expressway
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

On the morning of Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a violent crash on the Sawgrass Expressway left one woman dead and two others injured in what officials suspect may have been a wrong-way collision. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes near Oakland Park Boulevard shortly before 3 a.m., according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. According…

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Cucumber Recall Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Over 20 People in 15 States, Including Florida
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A recent recall involving cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. and grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. has sparked national concern after a Salmonella outbreak sickened at least 26 people across 15 states, including Florida and New York. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on May 20, 2025, and continues…

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19-Year-Old Woman Killed at Fort Lauderdale Airbnb: Legal Options After Shootings in Florida
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A night that began with chaos and commotion in a quiet residential neighborhood ended in tragedy when 19-year-old Myrah Zeigler was shot and killed outside a duplex rented through Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale’s River Oaks area. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning following a disturbance…

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Six Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Southwest Miami-Dade’s Leisure City Neighborhood
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A serious rollover crash in Southwest Miami-Dade sent six people to the hospital on Monday afternoon, highlighting once again the devastating consequences of motor vehicle accidents in densely populated South Florida communities. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the crash occurred near the 15100 block of Southwest 296th Street in the Leisure City neighborhood, a residential…

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Largo Car Crash Involving UM Linebacker Leaves 3 Dead
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

On May 10, 2025, a devastating two-vehicle crash in Largo, Florida claimed the lives of three people, including two children, and left others seriously injured. Among those involved in the crash was 20-year-old Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes, who was driving a Dodge Durango at the time of the collision. While Hayes has since been…

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