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If you’re a lawyer from out of state considering handling your client’s cruise ship accident case against one of the major Cruise Lines, think twice before doing it alone. If you’re planning on handling a cruise ship accident case, you should contact one of the few law firms who routinely sue the cruise lines.  Cruise…

We believe that the single most important decision that will have the biggest impact on the value of your personal injury or wrongful death case is the lawyer you choose to hire. The simple fact is that not all law firms, or lawyers, are created equal. Defense attorneys know this, insurance companies know this, and…

Flanagan & Bodenheimer recently received an opinion from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversing the district court’s entry of summary judgment in a cruise liability case handled by the firm. This is a big win for the firm, but an even bigger win for our deserving client. About the Case: Slip & Fall on…

Sometimes in a car accident case it is not clear who is responsible for causing the crash and the drivers involved may blame each other. We often get calls from clients and they tell us the facts of how the crash occurred, but when we talk to the insurance company for the opposing driver, they have a…

Surfside High-Rise Collapses With Nearly 100 People Missing In the early morning of Thursday June 24, 2021, nearly half of the 12-story Champlain Towers building collapsed, shattering countless lives in an instant. Flanagan & Bodenheimer is currently investigating this collapse and we are positioned to fight for victims and their families. The building went up in 1981…

A 12-story condominium complex in Surfside, just north of Miami Beach, partially collapsed early Thursday morning. Authorities have been able to confirm so far that at least one person has been killed, about a dozen have been seriously injured, many others have suffered minor to moderate injuries, and up to 50 or so people are…

Traumatic brain injuries are often devastating for victims. While a relatively mild traumatic brain injury may only lead to short-term symptoms, there are times when traumatic brain injuries leave long-lasting symptoms that can last a lifetime. Here, we want to discuss the possible long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury on a victim as well as all…

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of another individual, business, or entity, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. This can include coverage of your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, and more. However, securing this compensation may involve going through…

Medical malpractice cases are very complex. Unfortunately, they are more common than most people realize. Researchers at Johns Hopkins say that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in this country. Approximately 250,000 people lose their lives due to preventable medical errors each year, and many others sustain injuries or severe illnesses. Mediation has…

Unfortunately, sometimes people choose their lawyers for the wrong reasons.  A person may pick a lawyer because they saw them on a billboard, heard them on the radio, or because a friend recommended the lawyer.  As the case goes on, that person may realize they made a mistake and may want to fire their lawyer…