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Attorney Bernard Walsh Supports the FHP Troop ‘F’ North District Holiday Party

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Personal Injury and Auto Accident Attorney Bernard F. Walsh, helped support the North District of the Florida Highway Patrol's Troop "F" Holiday Party. The annual event is both a social gathering for FHP members and families and a fundraiser to help fill the monetary gaps in budgets.

Headquartered in Bradenton, Troop "F" is divided into Northern and Southern Regions and serves all of southwest Florida including Manatee, Sarasota, Collier, Charlotte, Lee, DeSoto, Highlands, Hendry, Hardee, and Glades Counties.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about the FHP party and fundraiser, "The men and women of the FHP dedicate their lives to protecting the people of Florida. Every day presents new challenges and dangers to members of law enforcement. Over the years I have personally worked with members of the Florida Highway Patrol and as the challenges they face have continued to grow, they have responded in kind with integrity. As the holidays are ending and we begin a new year, it is my hope that the people of Florida will keep in mind the service and sometimes sacrifice that members of law enforcement continue to provide, and offer their support."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board Of Governors, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Personal Injury and Auto Accident Attorney Bernard F. Walsh, helped support the North District of the Florida Highway Patrol's Troop "F" Holiday Party. The annual event is both a social gathering for FHP members and families and a fundraiser to help fill the monetary gaps in budgets.

Attorney M. David Shapiro Advises Consumers about Post-Crash Insurance Rate Hikes

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- M. David Shapiro, founding partner of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, has offered consumers insight into auto insurance rate-hikes that can occur after being involved in an accident.

Mr. Shapiro said: "One of the very first questions I hear from clients who have been involved in an auto collision is 'will my insurance rates go up?' It depends.

"Florida Statute 626.9541(o)3.a. prohibits, 'imposing or requesting an additional premium for a policy of motor vehicle liability, personal injury protection, medical payment, or collision insurance or any combination thereof or refusing to renew the policy solely because the insured was involved in in a motor vehicle accident unless the insurer's file contains information from which the insurer in good faith determines that the insured was substantially at fault for the accident.'

"Although it appears to make it illegal to raise the rate or cancel the insurance, the last part provides some cover to the insurer to use his or her judgment to penalize with rate increase or drop them altogether. It will not necessarily turn on the investigating officer's decision as to who deserved the ticket. The concept of 'fault' is a moving target."

Mr. Shapiro continued with, "Another factor considered when establishing rates and whether to drop a policy is the number of claims a person has made, regardless of fault. In order to raise rates or drop a person, some insurance companies will consider a road-side assistance as a claim in order to justify their actions.

"Nothing in the law is black or white. But to not utilize the insurance when you have a legitimate claim defeats the very purpose the premiums were paid in the first place. Your lawyer should know the law regarding insurance increases and be prepared to fight when the injured victim is being abused by the carrier when he or she needs them the most."

About Sarasota Attorney M. David Shapiro:

Attorney M. David Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys. He is also board certified by the Florida Bar. Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community. David has successfully litigated civil rights cases involving access to courts and rights under the Rehabilitation Act to the United States Supreme Court. For more than 20 years, Shapiro has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death in Sarasota, Florida.
Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
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M. David Shapiro, founding partner of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, has offered consumers insight into auto insurance rate-hikes that can occur after being involved in an accident.

Sarasota Injury Lawyer David Goldman Offers Insight into the Impact of a Trump Administration on Obamacare and Medicaid for Consumers

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sarasota Injury Attorney David L. Goldman, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, responds to clients' concerns about the impact of a Trump administration on healthcare coverage.

"As an attorney who often represents clients in desperate need of quality health care but with serious insurance coverage shortfalls, I have repeatedly heard may clients express concerns over how the presidential election will affect their coverage. Essentially many clients want to know, what is the future of Obamacare under a Trump administration?

There has been much speculation as to the future of Obamacare as well as the future of Medicare and Medicaid following the election of Donald J. Trump as our next president. Initially, it was thought that Obamacare would be scrapped entirely, although there were few details about what might replace the Affordable Care Act. That conventional wisdom was then placed in doubt after Donald Trump's recent meeting with President Obama which seemed to indicate that President-Elect Trump might be amenable to keeping parts of Obamacare intact.

With the proposed appointment of Congressman Tom Price of Georgia to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a clearer outline of what future changes to health care law has begun to emerge. Price drafted a bill called the "Empowering Patients First Act" which would end Obamacare, and his appointment to HHS would likely change existing Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance law dramatically."

Attorney Goldman, citing an article published by the Washington Post, summarized the issue by stating, "The bottom line will likely be that individuals who young, healthy, or affluent may see their premiums decrease, while those who are older, sicker and poorer will probably see an increase in their health insurance premiums. Additionally, based on Congressman Price's past actions and statements, doctors may be allowed to charge more money to senior citizens and no longer be bound by Medicare rates. A rolling back of the expansion of Medicaid under the Obama Administration is also anticipated."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Attorney David L. Goldman
Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

Sarasota Injury Attorney David L. Goldman, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, responds to clients' concerns about the impact of a Trump administration on healthcare coverage. David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations.

Attorney David L. Goldman Warns Consumers of Costly Unforeseen Coverage Gaps

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Personal Injury and Civil Trial Lawyer David L. Goldman of the Sarasota Florida Based Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, cites an article in the NY Times warning consumers of large coverage gaps even in premium insurance plans.

Goldman, an experienced injury attorney stated, "The issue of whether one's medical bills were paid by their insurance company comes up more often than I can count. In more than a quarter century of practicing personal injury law in the State of Florida, I have seen people who have excellent insurance mistakenly believe that their insurance company has paid their bill in full. Even people who have 'full coverage' with excellent insurance policies do not realize that their insurance companies leave them with outstanding balances that are well in excess of their deductible or co-pay amounts.

"For instance in auto accident cases, the no-fault insurance company will often pay only 80 percent of their bills up to $10,000, leaving a balance of 20 percent plus any amount of their bills above $10,000. Often times health insurance companies, will not cover a particular doctor or treatment, or will deny payment due to alleged errors in how the medical provider submitted their bill, leaving the poor insured owing the money. Often times, the attorney can resolve these issues, but too often they cannot."

Mr. Goldman continued to point out the potential for costly coverage short-falls by stating, "This article discusses how insurance companies will pay a hospital bill but may not pay the other bills associated with a hospital visit, which can include the emergency room doctors' bill, the radiology bill, and the ambulance bill. Sometimes these other providers do not even bother to submit their bill to your insurance company and simply send the patient the bill.

"This article discusses one such instance that occurred right here in Florida. So it is best to make sure to realize that there may be many other bills associated with a hospital visit other than the hospital bill and to realize that even the best insurance companies often leave patients owing a lot more than just their deductible and co-pay."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

Personal Injury and Civil Trial Lawyer David L. Goldman of the Sarasota Florida Based Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, cites an article in the NY Times warning consumers of large coverage gaps even in premium insurance plans.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Comments on ‘Textalyzer’ – Proposed Anti-Texting While Driving Software for Law Enforcement

BRADENTON, Fla., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite public awareness campaigns and new laws targeting texting while driving in many states, deaths and injuries related to distracted driving have continued to rise, says Attorney Bernard Walsh. Lawmakers are struggling to come up with viable solutions that address the problems law enforcement officers are facing when attempting to enforce texting-while-driving laws. Topmost among the issues is the difficulty in proving a driver has been texting-while driving.

One such proposal that is getting serious attention is the development of a software tool that law enforcement can use to test if a driver was texting while driving or using their phone in other ways such as social media that violate distracted driving laws or contribute to unsafe driving.

Tentatively called the Textalyzer (similar to Breathalyzer, the alcohol testing tool), the proposed software tool would be available to police officers and allow them a definitive way to prove that a driver was sending or reading messages from their phone while they were driving. As texting while driving has been repeatedly shown to be more dangerous than driving drunk, many lawmakers would like it to be treated in much the same way as drunk driving, and software such as the proposed Textalyzer would allow that to happen.

Critics of the idea warn of privacy concerns and the potential for misuse of the software. As a result, proponents of the software have stated the tool would be able to see if the phone was used for texting or social media during vehicle operation, but would not be able to actually read or display any of the users' information, thus circumventing privacy issues.

Auto accident attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh had this comment on the new software, "As a personal injury lawyer for many years, I have witnessed up close what can happen to people and families when drivers are irresponsible and text while driving. I believe texting while driving is a case where technology and society's use of it have out paced the law's ability to protect the public. While it is true that many states, including my home State of Florida, have passed laws banning texting while driving, many of these laws are ineffective and do little to discourage the behavior.

"One reason for this, is the lack of a practical solution for officers to prove that a driver was texting while driving. The development of an app that law enforcement can use to detect and prove a driver has violated the law would change this.

"Though this technology would be subject to a constitutional challenge under the search and seizure laws, it would be very valuable in establishing fault in many collisions and therefore helpful to the accident victims, as well as have the potential to reduce the instances of texting-while driving as drivers become aware of the test."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Florida Justice Association Blocks Insurance Lobby Attacks On Consumer Rights

BRADENTON, Fla., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bradenton personal injury lawyer, and Florida Justice Association board member, Bernard F. Walsh took note of the successful effort by Florida Justice Association members to block extreme reduction in personal injury claim awards.

The two bills, Senate Bill 1474, proposed by republican Senator Garrett Richter of Naples serving Florida District 23, and House Bill 1271 proposed by Republican Representative Jay Fant serving Florida District 15, sought to severely limit the amount of damages an injured party can be awarded in a personal injury case.

Both SB 1474 and HB 1271 similarly attempted to limit personal injury compensation amounts to the amount paid to the medical provider under the medical providers original bill. Both SB 1474 and HB 1271 had additions that explicitly stated any amount that differs from the amount remitted to the provider would not be recoverable in a personal injury case. Additionally, both bills included sections on injured parties who were insured by either Medicare or Medicaid further restricting the amount that can be awarded by a jury to an injured claimant in a personal injury law suit.

However, HB 1271 went beyond just severely limiting the amount of damages that may be awarded to an injured claimant by attempting make inadmissible any individual contract between a medical service provider and licensed insurance provider. This would have the effect of making it more difficult for plaintiffs attorneys to prove liability or bring to light other pertinent information vital to a personal injury claim.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh, Florida Justice Association Board Member and Founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board had this comment on the recent legislative session, "If HB 1271 or SB 1474 had managed to pass, it would have been a devastating blow to the rights of Florida's citizens. As a personal injury attorney I have witnessed first hand how serious injuries from accidents have life changing effects on the injured and their families. Under these bills, it would be completely unrealistic to assume that someone who has suffered multiple serious injuries such as TBI, spinal cord injury, or other trauma, would be adequately compensated for their injuries, never mind the loss of income, pain and suffering, and overall reduction in the victims quality of life. Thanks to the FJA's tireless efforts, no legislation has passed that significantly hurt the consumer and accident victims in Florida. I am looking forward to working with the FJA on the next legislative session."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent® rating on Martindale-Hubbel®, a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attorneys Attend Florida Justice Association’s ‘Workhorse’ Seminar

ORLANDO, Fla., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorneys from the southwest Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attended the Florida Justice Association's annual "Workhorse" seminar held at the Orlando World Trade Center Marriott.

Opening with keynote speaker, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup champion Abby Wambach. The four day event featured dozens of seminars for civil and criminal trial attorneys and more than 100 speakers.

Members of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attending the Workhorse seminar included Attorneys M. David Shapiro and Michele Stephan of the Sarasota Office, as well as attorneys Bernard F. Walsh, and Daniel Murphy from the law firm's Bradenton Office location.

The 30th Anniversary of the FJA Workhorse offered guests a wide variety of seminars for attorneys of all experience levels that focused on improving and building the skills needed to represent clients in various areas of legal practice. Prominent seminars during the 4-day event included sessions on Florida's adoption of Daubert vs Frye, representing clients who have suffered traumatic brain injury, trial preparation, proving and arguing damages and representing clients in premises liability claims.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this comment about the event, "The FJA Workhorse seminar is one of the most important continuing legal education events held in Florida each year. 'Workhorse' is a rare opportunity to network with so many attorneys and legal professionals from around the State. Participants of the seminar help to foster a valuable exchange of ideas and experiences that contribute to strengthening the Florida legal system, and is especially valuable as attorneys must now adjust courtroom strategies around Daubert."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Sarasota Injury Attorney David L. Goldman Sponsors Westcoast Center for Human Development Event

SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Westcoast Center for Human Development celebrated their 44th Annual Heart of Gold Awards Banquet at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh are longtime supporters of this organization and were one of the major sponsors of this event.

The banquet featured musical performances by the students of the Westcoast School, many of whom were 10 years old or younger. The gala's finale highlighted the incredible talents of the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida.

The Westcoast School provides an atmosphere that cultivates creativity and challenges the minds of students from Kindergarten through 12th grade and truly touches the hearts of the children, most of whom are African-American or Latino. Representing the injury law firm was David L. Goldman, who was also the commencement speaker at the school's graduation ceremony last year, and Eva Gonzalez who is the current president of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce.

Attorney David Goldman had this comment about supporting The Westcoast Center for Human Development: "While the Sarasota area has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade, not everyone has benefited from that growth. The Westcoast Center for Human Development is an excellent organization that has contributed so much to our community. By providing guidance, resources, support and encouraging creativity in young people, they are making a positive difference in our community. Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh are proud to support The Westcoast Center."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Attorney David L. Goldman
Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

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*PHOTO Caption: Attorney David L. Goldman.

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Bradenton Injury Attorney Bernard F Walsh Published in Lawyer’s LogBook

BRADENTON, Fla., March 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh was published in the Lawyer's LogBook, a legal industry periodical that includes articles from some of the nation's best plaintiff's attorneys.

The article, co-written by experienced trucking accident attorney Bernard Walsh, and attorney Elizabeth DeWitt, entitled "The A To Z Basics Of A Trucking Accident Case," advises attorneys who may be considering representing the victims of heavy truck accidents.

In the article Attorney Bernard Walsh notes that while just 3 percent of all accidents involve heavy trucks, large commercial trucks are responsible for 12 percent of all traffic accident deaths. The article goes on to point out that trucking accident cases are more complex and challenging for an attorney to successfully represent, in-part because trucking companies are very aware of the potential costs from lawsuits and will aggressively defend themselves.

Trucking companies may seek to hide or make unavailable log and other recorded data needed by attorneys representing the accident victims, as such the article advises the plaintiff's attorneys to act immediately to ensure the best chance of obtaining accurate logging data. Additionally, the article continues by advising attorneys on moving forward quickly including building a team of professionals from many fields such as accident reconstruction, photography and videography as well as towing and salvage.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this comment about being published in the Lawyer's LogBook, "It is my hope that sharing my experience on trucking accidents with other attorneys considering taking a trucking case will help the victims of negligent drivers. Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers that break federal and state regulations on how many hours a driver may work during a week, and as a result the driver becomes fatigued.

"Study after study has shown that driving overly tired can be worse than driving drunk, and all too often this can resulted devastating trucking accidents. Many trucking firms will mount an aggressive legal defense, and as such the victims legal team will need to be fully prepared for the large amount of time and resources that will be required to successfully represent their clients."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com.

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*Photo Caption: Personal Injury Attorney Bernard F. Walsh.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Bernard Walsh Moderates Florida Justice Association Outreach Event at Cooley Law School

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, gave opening remarks and lectured to students and guests at the Florida Justice Association's student outreach event, held at Cooley Law School.

The event, held at Cooley Law School's Tampa campus, featured a presentation given by John Fox of the Florida Justice Association (FJA) on the benefits and resources available to members of the FJA. The Florida Justice Association is an organization of plaintiff's attorneys that is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of citizens and consumers. To that end, the FJA makes available a wide variety of resources to it's members including, continuing legal education opportunities, networking events, software tools and participation in Florida legislative initiatives.

Students also were given a lecture by Attorney Bernard Walsh on representing clients who have suffered a brain injury. The lecture included information on the latest medical imaging technologies essential for illustrating to a jury, physical damage done to the brain even at the cellular level.

Later, a panel of experienced attorneys spoke to the Cooley Law students about what an attorney looks for in graduating law students, how they should prepare their resumes, and what to expect during a job interview. Additionally, the panel also advised students on how to decide on an area of practice.

Members of the discussion panel included, Vanessa Brice, Esq., of Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter, Attorney Daniel Murphy and Attorney Bernard Walsh, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, Florida Justice Association/Cooley Outreach Ambassador Christina Walsh, and Dr. Santo Steven BiFulco of BiFulco Medical Group.

After the open forum discussion panel was concluded, students where invited to meet with the individual panel members for more in-depth questions and answers.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about the event, "Few things are as important to maintaining a strong and ethical legal system than ensuring that the next generation of attorneys are fully prepared. As students move toward graduation and beginning their careers, they will need to make important decisions about what area of law they would like to practice, and how to prepare themselves to stand out in a very competitive field."

He added, "The Florida Justice Association can be a valuable resource for young attorneys both in terms of networking opportunity and continuing legal education. I'd like to thank Dean Jeffery Martlew for inviting the FJA to reach out to Cooley Law students. The Florida Justice Association can be a valuable asset for new and experienced attorneys alike."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com

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*Photo Caption: FJA Cooley Law School Outreach Panel.

Twitter: @getmejustice

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Southern Trial Lawyers Association Publish Article by Attorneys Bernard Walsh and Elisabeth DeWitt

BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An article entitled "Modern Spinal Surgery Options" by Injury Attorney Bernard F. Walsh, managing partner of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh, and Attorney Elisabeth Dewitt formerly of the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, has been published by the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.

In the article, Attorney Bernard Walsh highlights the importance of attorneys being aware of the latest medical care techniques available, and continues that attorneys should make sure that their clients are aware of these options and discuss them with their medical professional.

The article states, "You must be prepared to educate your clients on the available options and approaches to surgical care so that your client can do their own research and speak to their treating surgeons more effectively...." and continues to advise attorneys to become familiar with the surgeons that perform the relevant procedures, in their local area.

The article which focuses on new techniques for spinal surgery, outlines several new surgical procedures that many attorneys representing injured clients may not be aware of such as, facet rhizotomy, endoscopic spinal surgery and robotic spine surgery.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about being published in JUSTLAW, "The Southern Trial Lawyers is a great organization that works to strengthen connections and awareness for plaintiff's attorneys. The ultimate goal of everyone involved with the Southern Trial Lawyers, is to better serve our clients in achieving justice. JUSTLAW helps members stay informed by sharing in the knowledge and experience of other attorneys, and I am honored that JUSTLAW selected the article by Attorney DeWitt and I to be published."

"Modern Spinal Surgery Options" was published in volume 8, issue 1 of JUSTLAW by the Southern Trial Lawyers Association in January, 2016.

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

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Attorney Michele Stephan, Members of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attend Selby Public Library Fundraiser

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal Injury Attorney and Board Member of the Friends of the Public Library Michele Stephan, along with members of the Sarasota and Bradenton offices of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attended the January fundraiser event for Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota.

The 6th Annual "Looking into the Crystal Ball" Fundraiser, held by the Friends of the Selby Public Library, was located in the library itself and included food offerings from over two dozen local restaurants and featured a variety of 30+ live performances including fire dancing. Additionally the event included exhibits featuring artists, authors and local vendors.

Among the restaurants at the event was Social Eatery & Bar, of which Attorney David L. Goldman from Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh is part owner.

In addition to many other local community organizations, Attorney Michele Stephan is a Board member of the Friends of the Selby Public Library. Michele attended this event along with her paralegal, Jill Barbic, legal assistant, Lauren Sciortino and event coordinator Debra Burger from the law offices of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh at the law firm's booth.

All proceeds of the fundraiser will be used to support the many youth programs offered by the Selby Public Library.

Attorney Michele Stephan shared this comment about the fundraising event, "It's been said that a society can be measured by the quality of their libraries, Sarasota is no exception. The positive impact a public library can have on the community cannot be overstated, and the amazing turnout for this event has shown that our community will continue to have an exceptional library as a resource to all area residents, and that the great work they are doing to help promote reading and education will continue."

About Attorney Michele Stephan:

Ms. Stephan has successfully litigated matters involving personal injury as well as matters involving the violation of nursing home resident's rights, defective products, defective medical devices, Federal civil rights violations, international child abduction under the Hague Convention and international matters involving civil theft and fraud. She is admitted to practice in all of the Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition to her trial experience, Ms. Stephan has also handled appellate matters before the Second District Court of Appeals.

Ms. Stephan is a past president of the Sarasota County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, has been awarded the 2014 Distinguished Community Service Award by the Sarasota County Bar Association for her work rendering legal services to the homeless. Michele is a past editor of the Sarasota County Bar Association legal newspaper "The Docket," a Master Emeritus of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, a volunteer judge for Teen Court of Sarasota, a member of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, a member of The Florida Justice Association and a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association.

Ms. Stephan was awarded the 2011 Service to the Community Award by Legal Aid of Manasota, was awarded the 2008 Member of the Year award from the Sarasota County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and was recognized by the Supreme Court of Florida in 2007 for outstanding pro-bono service. Ms. Stephan is on the Board for the Friends of Selby Public Library and Board of Director and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness. Michele volunteers weekly at the Resurrection House day shelter rendering legal services to the homeless.

More about Michele Stephan at: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

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Sarasota FL, 34236
941-954-4000

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St. Pete Injury Attorney Michael Babboni Advises Volkswagen TDI Owners to Seek Legal Counsel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of VW's admission of its emissions cheating device scandal, Attorney Michael Babboni, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, urges owners of affected vehicles to consult with an attorney.

With the aftermath of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal resulting in more than 480,000 clean diesel owners now absorbing both financial loss and the knowledge that their car, once thought to be a better choice for the environment, has been revealed as a prolific polluter, Volkswagen and Audi will likely be facing multiple lawsuits, fines and possible criminal charges.

Beginning with sharp declines in stock values, the financial fallout for the German automaker is already beginning, however organized lawsuits have only just begun. The State of West Virginia was first out of the gate with a lawsuit, followed by a pending class-action lawsuit from Volkswagen TDI owners in California. Congressional members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called for an investigation into the scandal and more groups both in the United States and European Union are preparing to pursue litigation.

Owners of effected models which include, 2009 to 2014 Jetta TDI Sedans and Jetta TDI Sportwagens, 2010 to 2015 Audi A3 TDIs and Volkswagen Golf TDIs, 2012 to 2015 Beetle TDIs, Beetle Convertible TDIs and Passat TDIs and 2015 Golf TDI Sportwagens, are facing a serious drop in the value of their vehicles as well as the fact that they paid thousands more for a product that does not work as advertised, and now may no longer comply with their required State Pollution control standards.

Additionally Volkswagen does not appear to have a satisfactory fix for the issue. Once the so-called cheat devices have been removed from the vehicles they will not pass emissions tests, however when running with all pollution control devices working, both fuel economy and engine performance are seriously degraded from advertised specifications. Because VW cannot fix their vehicles without falling short on emissions standards or performance and fuel economy, owners of TDI models are currently not left with any clear options.

Civil trial and personal injury attorney Michael J. Babboni of the St. Petersburg office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh had this to say on the VW scandal, "As an owner of two VW TDI vehicles I can personally relate to other owners who have been cheated by Volkswagen. VW attempted to create a product that would directly appeal to consumers looking for a premium vehicle that also has a lower impact on the environment. They failed. Rather than absorbing the cost of developing a supposed 'clean diesel', and moving on, they chose to develop a cheat device to fool regulators and car-buyers alike. As a result, nearly half a million consumers paid thousands more for a fuel efficient, high performance, good for the environment car that was anything but."

He adds, "Make no mistake - Volkswagen will be held accountable. As an attorney serving the people of St. Petersburg, Florida for more than 20 years, I urge VW owners in Florida and beyond to contact a lawyer. Our law firm and many others are now investigating the claims that have been brought against Volkswagen. Owners of VW TDIs should get in touch with an attorney to get involved in any class-action lawsuits that may be filed to compensate them for their losses and stay informed as developments occur."

About Attorney Michael Babboni:

Michael J. Babboni is an attorney who is practicing in southwest Florida. His motto is, "Personal Injury and wrongful death do not happen to plaintiffs. They happen to people." Michael is able to handle many types of cases. Some of the cases that Michael J. Babboni can handle include brain injury, personal injury, slip and fall, drunk driving accidents, workplace accidents and wrongful death.

Michael J. Babboni was awarded a Juris Doctor degree in 1987 from Stetson College of Law. He also attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.

A member of many professional organizations, including, the American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Only a small percentage of lawyers are able to be a part of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is an organization that was first established in the 1993. It is reserved for attorneys who have managed to obtain million dollar verdicts for their clients.

Michael J. Babboni has been interviewed several times throughout his career. He has also appeared on many local newscasts and discussed important legal matters.

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Bradenton Attorney Bernard Walsh Comments On The Volkswagen Emissions Cheating Scandal

BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh weighs in on the VW emissions cheating scandal.

With Volkswagen's shocking admission to federal regulators that they have engineered a sophisticated software program specifically designed to fool emissions test equipment, the beleaguered German automaker will likely be facing historic fines, settlements and lawsuits.

Volkswagen advertised their new vehicles featuring TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) engines as so-called "clean Diesels." VW claimed that these revolutionary diesel engines are both powerful, fuel efficient and produce little toxic emissions. However after years of ongoing sales with more than 480,000 "clean diesels" sold in the United States, federal regulators discovered that the TDI engines only ran clean while hooked up to emissions testing equipment.

Volkswagen equipped the TDI engine with a cheat device that ran software that altered the engines function to reduce pollution output, but only when the engine was hooked up to emissions test equipment. Federal regulators also discovered that once the TDI engine was disconnected from the emissions test equipment, the levels of toxic gases soared to more than 40 times the allowable limits. Additionally, it has been determined that when VW's TDI engines are running clean and in compliance with emissions regulations, the performance of the engine is severely reduced from stated specifications in both engine power and fuel economy.

With nearly 500,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. equipping the cheat device, it has not taken long for both VW clean diesel owners and lawmakers alike to become upset and demand action from Volkswagen.

So far Volkswagen is facing separate lawsuits from the state of West Virginia, and a class-action lawsuit from VW owners in California, calls for a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives and possible criminal charges. As VW's admission of this duplicitous action has only just been made public many more lawsuits are likely to follow both within the United States as well as the European Union.

The scandal's aftermath will affect more than just VW, and is rippling outward toward parts suppliers and other vendors as VW is asking their suppliers to cut prices in an attempt to save money for the anticipated wave of settlement lawsuits and fines.

Personal injury attorney and civil trial lawyer Bernard F. Walsh of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh had this scathing comment of Volkswagen's actions, "Volkswagen's actions of intentionally lying and cheating their customers are inexcusable and infuriating. VW car buyers paid between $1,000 and $7,000 more for so called 'clean diesel' cars than the unleaded gasoline vehicles to have a car that is better for the environment. Instead they have just found out that not only does the TDI engine not meet federal clean air regulations, the TDI engines were far worse polluters than regular gasoline or standard diesel engines.

"Volkswagen's claim that just a handful of unscrupulous engineers including, Ulrich Hackenberg, Wolfgang Hatz, and Heinz-Jakob Neusser were responsible for the vast fleet of VW's with cheat devices is nothing more than a laughable attempt to avoid moral responsibility of the scandal. For its organized fraud and misrepresentation of the TDI vehicle line, Volkswagen will likely face record fines, class-action lawsuits and likely criminal charges. However this is little consultation to the hundreds of thousands of American car buyers who thought they were paying more to do the right thing for the climate change problem, and instead found out they have been taken for a ride by VW executives.

"With many car owners now owning vehicles that no longer will pass state emissions tests and have dropped significantly in resale value, it remains to be seen how VW and Audi plan on making amends with such an enormous number of vehicles to fix. To make matters worse VW does not currently have a fix that will bring the cars compliant, prompting some to call for VW to buy-back its cars. Whatever moves VW makes in the future, I can only recommend that owners of VW TDI models contact an attorney as soon as possible."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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Attorney Bernard Walsh Remarks on Automakers Moving to Make Automatic Braking Standard on All New Cars

BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bradenton accident attorney Bernard Walsh cautions major automakers to include commercial trucks with the decision to make automatic emergency braking systems standard on all new passenger vehicles.

The decision by a group of the worlds largest automakers which includes Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla Motors, Toyota and Volvo, to make automatic braking systems standard on all new cars draws notice from a Florida injury attorney.

Together the group of participating automakers comprised almost 60 percent of auto sales in the United States. This commitment by automakers mirrors previous times that automakers signed on to making major safety improvements standard such as making air bags standard equipment, and adding anti-rollover equipment to SUVs.

Automatic emergency braking systems use a combination of technology such as sensors, microprocessors, and sophisticated software to apply the breaks automatically when a collision is imminent. This technology while new, has been shown highly effective in helping to avoid crashes.

Currently just 4 percent of vehicles in the United states have automatic braking systems and as of yet this technology has not been adopted by the commercial trucking industry where it may prove to be most beneficial. Driver fatigue and distracted driving often lead to deadly accidents when commercial trucks are involved and many feel automatic emergency braking systems would save lives if installed on heavy commercial trucks.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh shared this comment making automatic emergency braking systems standard, "This new technology is needed not only in cars but critically needed in Intrastate, as well as, Interstate trucking. These drivers of large trucks present the biggest danger because their trucks can weigh 80,000 pounds and fatigue driving mistakes are common in this industry due to the long hours they are on the roads. While I applaud the inclusion of AEB systems in passenger vehicles, this same technology should be standard on heavy trucks where it may be even more beneficial."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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