Michael Haggard

Michael Haggard

September 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Case of Tyreek Hill: Crime Victims' Rights and the Civil Justice System

The recent incident involving Tyreek Hill has once again brought the critical issue of appropriate police action into public spotlight. Hill's case starkly illustrates how police conduct, and misconduct, can abruptly alter lives and underscores the importance of our justice system in addressing such wrongdoing.

By Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard

4 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

We Don't Chase Ambulances, We Chase Justice: How PI Attorneys Have Made Fla. Safer

If you ask any attorney at our law firm what their proudest career achievement is they would point you to a specific safety measure that was changed after their case, a convenience store that was shut down because of their client, or a statute that they fought to pass in the legislature to help our community.

By Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard

6 minute read

March 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Crime Victims Will Not be a Casualty of 'Tort Reform'

While proponents have touted the legislation as "tort reform," the reality is that its intent is to put up roadblocks to Floridians seeking justice from those that have injured or killed them through acts of negligence. The law is targeted at all types of victims and cases, but the legislature attempted to target no group more than victims of crime.

By Michael Haggard and Pedro Echarte

8 minute read

February 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The Underbelly of Nightlife: Consequences of Illegal Nightclubs

How do you bring the rule of law down on the owners or operators of a property who are committed to bending, avoiding and breaking all of the rules?

By Michael Haggard and Shelby Walton

5 minute read

January 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Masks, Robberies and Negligent Security Lawsuits—a COVID Quandary for Banks

Banks across the nation have walked back their requirements banning face-coverings from their establishments and have mandated masks to mitigate the spread of the disease.

By Michael Haggard and Bianca Corgan

6 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Daily Business Review

COVID-19's Impact on Negligent Security Cases

A quick check of your social media feed, or the local news, and you will likely see another video of someone yelling or fighting in a store because they were told to put on a mask or leave. It is these incidents that scratch the surface as to how COVID-19 is poised to play a significant role in negligent security cases for the foreseeable future.

By Michael Haggard and Christopher Marlowe

6 minute read

October 11, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Vegas Massacre Brings About Security Questions That May Never Be Answered

Along with unimaginable terror, sadness and anger, the shooting massacre in Las Vegas brings about many questions that may take months or years to answer. The most obvious societal questions are what could have been done to stop this shooter and what can be done to prevent someone like him from doing the same thing?

By Michael Haggard

4 minute read

March 08, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Erin Andrews' Negligent Security Award Is Warranted

Veteran negligent security plaintiffs attorney Michael Haggard comments on the $55 million award to sportscaster Erin Andrews.

By Commentary by Michael Haggard

3 minute read