A recent AARP study found that Florida nursing homes owned by private equity firms saw a significant drop in quality ratings and a 13% decrease in direct care staffing. Facility performance varies; trends do not determine outcomes in any single case. Source: Based on a recent AARP analysis of private-equity ownership and nursing-home quality; results...
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What to Do If Police Don’t Come to Your Tampa Car Accident (and How to Protect Your Claim)
Last updated: January 2026 If you were in a crash in Tampa and the police never arrived, you’re not alone. Dispatch often prioritizes emergencies, and drivers are sometimes told to exchange information and move to safety. The problem is that insurance companies love uncertainty—and “no report” can become an excuse to delay, dispute, or undervalue...
Read MoreRoblox, Online Gaming & a Missing 15-Year-Old: What One New York Case Teaches Parents
A 15-year-old disappears after a trip to New York City For one New York family, a video game and a train ride have turned into a nightmare that has lasted weeks. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, 15-year-old Thomas Medlin of St. James, New York, went missing on Friday, January 9. Police say he...
Read More2025 Florida Crash Statistics: What Tampa Bay Accident Victims Need to Know
The latest crash data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reveals a sobering reality: Florida’s crash numbers remain alarmingly high. With 2,870 fatalities and 236,949 injuries recorded in 2025, understanding these statistics is crucial for Tampa Bay residents navigating our busy roadways. 2025 Florida Crash Data: The Numbers Behind the Headlines According...
Read MoreAuto Accidents & Criminal Charges: What Really Happens When a Crash Turns Criminal
Most people think of a car accident as an insurance problem: property damage, medical bills, maybe a lawsuit if someone is badly hurt. But in Florida, the aftermath of a crash can become much more serious when police, prosecutors, and criminal charges get involved. Suddenly you’re not just dealing with an insurance adjuster—you’re facing the...
Read MoreRoblox, Facial Recognition & Child Safety: Two Lawyers Weigh In
If your kids play Roblox, you’ve probably heard them talk about friends, chat, and Robux. What you may not have heard about is the growing concern over child exploitation on the platform and Roblox’s new facial-recognition / AI age-estimation system that claims to make kids safer online. From a parent’s point of view, it sounds...
Read MoreShould I Post on Social Media After a Car Accident in Florida?
A Tampa Lawyer Explains How Staying Offline Can Protect Your Injury Claim After being injured in a car accident in Florida, many people feel pressure to post something online. Friends and family want updates. Coworkers are asking questions. Social media feels like the fastest way to let everyone know what happened and how you are...
Read MoreFlorida Turns Up Holiday DUI Enforcement
Our Tampa drunk driving accident attorney explains what injury victims need to know Florida drunk drivers wreak havoc throughout the year in the Sunshine State. But drunk driving accidents are especially bad in Florida during the holiday season. That’s why state and local law enforcement agencies are taking extra steps to prevent drunk driving accidents...
Read MoreHoliday Accidents We See Every Year (And How to Protect Your Family)
The holidays are supposed to be a time for family, food, travel, and celebration—not hospital visits and insurance claims. Unfortunately, for many families in Florida, Thanksgiving through New Year’s is also one of the most dangerous times of the year for accidents and injuries. As a Tampa personal injury lawyer, Armando Edmiston sees the same...
Read MoreTwo Killed in High-Speed Crash on Kathleen Road in Lakeland: What Florida Families Should Know
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragic multi-vehicle crash on Kathleen Road in Lakeland on November 29, 2025. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, four vehicles were involved in the collision near Nick and Moe’s gas station at 4410 Kathleen Road, and two women sadly lost their lives. Authorities say the...
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