News and Announcements of Balkan & Patterson, South Florida Attorneys
Florida trial attorneys Balkan & Patterson represent victims and clients of personal injury, auto accident, defective products, insurance bad faith, premises liability, and consumer fraud throughout south Florida, including Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and throughout the United States.
Whenever we have a case of consumer interest, a change or addition to our staff, or other important news about our law firm, you will find it posted here. If you have questions regarding a potential case or if we can be of further service to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please direct all media requests and questions to:
Adam Balkan
Balkan & Patterson
adam@balkanpatterson.com
Law Firm News
Firm News
10/07/09 - Boca Raton Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney Allison Lane to Legal Team to Represent Personal Injury and Auto Accident Clients in South Florida
Boca Raton, FL –Balkan & Patterson, LLP, a personal injury and class action law firm based in Boca Raton, is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Allison Lane to its legal team. Lane joins the firm as a skilled associate attorney and will serve personal injury, auto accident, class action and wrongful death clients in South Florida.
10/02/09 - Firm Sponsors Lighthouse Point Jr. Pee Wee Soccer League
Boca Raton, FL The law firm of Balkan & Patterson is proud to sponsor the 2009 Junior Pee Wee soccer league of Lighthouse Point, which runs through October.
08/31/09 - Attorney John Patterson of Balkan & Patterson to Serve as Treasurer of Deerfield Beach Rotary Club
Boca Raton, FL - John B. Patterson, attorney with the law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP, has been elected to serve as treasurer of the Deerfield Beach Rotary Club.
06/16/09 - Balkan & Patterson LLP Sponsors Lighthouse Point Library Camp from June 8-13
Boca Raton, FL – The law firm of Balkan & Patterson was a proud sponsor of this year’s Lighthouse Point Library Camp, held from June 8-13 and organized by the Lighthouse Point Library.
04/29/09 - Personal Injury Firm of Balkan & Patterson to Sponsor Memorial Day 10K Race in Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL – The personal injury and auto accident law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Memorial Day 10K walking/running race, which will be held on May 11 in Boca Raton, Florida.
02/16/09 - Personal Injury / Auto Accident Law Firm of Balkan & Patterson to Sponsor St. Coleman's Italian Festival in Pompano Beach, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida - The law firm of Balkan & Patterson is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 26th annual St. Coleman Italian Festival from Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15 in Pompano Beach, Florida.
12/02/08 - Personal Injury Law Firm of Balkan & Patterson Establishes Satellite Office in Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida – The law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a satellite office location in Hollywood, Florida.
09/03/08 - Balkan & Patterson’s Consumer-Oriented Personal Injury Blog Is Live
Boca Raton, FL – The law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP is proud to announce the launch of its brand new blog, www.personalinjuryaccidentlaw.com. The blog has been designed for consumer-related personal injury news.
04/07/08 - Boca Raton Personal Injury Attorneys Balkan & Patterson Launch Informative New Website
Boca Raton, FL - Balkan & Patterson, LLP, a personal injury and class action law firm that has served South Florida residents for more than two decades, is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new website, www.balkanpatterson.com.
Community Announcements
04/29/09 - Balkan & Patterson Supports American Cancer Society Through Relay for Life of Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point
Boca Raton, FL - The personal injury and auto accident law firm of Balkan & Patterson is a proud team sponsor of Relay for Life of Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point. The team, Balkan & Patterson's Pink Power, will raise money for the American Cancer Society through an event that lasts all night.
02/09/09 - Law Firm of Balkan & Patterson Sponsors Boca Raton Road Runners' Wishing Well 5K Race
Boca Raton, FL – The personal injury and auto accident law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP was a proud sponsor of the 2009 Wishing Well 5K running/walking race, held on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton.
10/31/08 - Halloween Tips for Safe Driving and Trick-or-Treating
Boca Raton, FL – The law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLP, wants to remind all members of the South Florida and Boca Raton communities that Halloween can be a dangerous time, as the number of pedestrians and children out at night rises dramatically.
09/16/08 - Local Law Firm Sponsors ‘Boca Hoops’ Basketball Team for 2008-2009 Season
Boca Raton, FL – The community-minded law firm of Balkan & Patterson, LLC decided they wanted to ‘do more’ this fall than the usual round of holiday fundraisers and donations. Attorneys John Patterson and Adam Balkan decided to support local youth in Boca Raton by sponsoring a community basketball team.
06/30/08 - Making Your Life Easier: Tips for Filing Claims and Dealing with Insurance Companies
Insurance policies, whether they cover your vehicles, homes or health and life, are something we all rely on. However, any type of insurance can quickly become a complicated matter if you have a claim and don’t understand your policy, or your coverage. It is easy to misstep or overlook an aspect of your coverage, which could prevent you from receiving your claim in a timely matter, or ever.
06/02/08 - School's Out For Summer: Balkan & Patterson, LLP Remind Teens of Safe Driving Techniques During Vacation
Summer is here, and school is out. Pool parties, trips to the beach, late nights and other fun activities have replaced classes on the agenda. However, it is important to remember that a carefree cruise down A1A can become nightmare in an instant.
Securities Fraud
11/12/08 - Avoiding Securities Fraud
There are laws to protect investors and securities traders, and when those laws are broken, you have legal recourse. Securities fraud is also known as stock fraud, shareholder fraud or investment fraud. It involves deceptive practices or flat out untruths purveyed by the fraudulent party.
Consumer Fraud / Class Action
10/14/09 - Mattel Settles Landmark Class Action Lawsuit for Estimated $50 Million for Toys Tainted with Lead; Settlement to Include Quality Assurance Program to Ensure Product Safety
Boca Raton, FL - Fisher-Price and its parent company Mattel settled a 2007 class action lawsuit on Tuesday for 17 million recalled toys - the largest recall of children's toys to date. Attorneys with the Florida-based class action law firm of Balkan & Patterson served on the class action's executive committee and represented a member of the original class of 22 plaintiffs.
10/08/08 - Consumer Fraud, Part 2: Investments and Internet Sales
In our previous article, we talked about consumer fraud. Unfortunately, fraud abounds in all areas of business and society, including mortgages, investments, insurance, travel, memberships, home repair and improvements, cosmetic and beauty products, and on and on. In this article, we will get into some specific types of fraud and how to avoid being a victim.
08/21/08 - Consumer Fraud – What it is and How to Avoid it
Consumer fraud happens every day in America, and South Florida is no exception. From the most gullible members of society to highly educated citizens, anyone and everyone is potentially a victim of fraudulent companies and individuals.
05/15/08 - Balkan & Patterson Attorneys Named to Executive Committee in Nationwide Class Action Suit
Florida Trial attorneys Adam Balkan and John Patterson of Balkan & Patterson, LLP, have been appointed to the Executive Committee of a consumer fraud class action lawsuit again Mattel, Inc.
Personal Injury
07/01/09 - Law Firm Files Complaint Against Collier County Sheriff’s Office for Inadequate Training, Excessive Force
Boca Raton, FL – The personal injury and accident law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP has filed suit against the Collier County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of our client, who was mistreated and injured while in custody of sheriff’s deputies.
04/09/08 - Cleaning Service Performance Less Than Spotless: Delivery Man Knocks Down Elderly Customer
On November 25, 2005, 75-year-old Urban Heppler opened the door to his apartment to receive a load of laundry from Elite Cleaners only to find that the items he had sent to the cleaners were wet on account of rainy weather. Later that day, another employee came by to pick up the clothing, but Heppler asked him to leave without taking the clothes on account of his rude and surly attitude. The defendant, Andrew Spoto, aggressively took the clothes from Heppler and knocked him to the ground of his apartment.
Auto Accident
09/15/09 - Parkland to Debate City Ordinance that Bans Text Messaging While Driving
It is no surprise to anyone that texting while driving is extremely dangerous, but Parkland city officials are no longer waiting for the state of Florida to take legislative action against it. Texting while driving could soon be illegal within Parkland city limits, as the city commission is considering an ordinance to ban text messaging while driving.
08/28/09 - British Public Service Announcement Brings to Life the Real Dangers of Texting While Driving
Boca Raton, FL – A new British public service announcement makes no secrets about what can happen when a driver uses a cell phone to text message while behind the wheel. In a realistic and graphic PSA, the very real dangers of texting while driving and distracted driving are portrayed through a horrific accident.
06/22/09 - Balkan & Patterson Clients Awarded a Jury Verdict in Excess of $550,000 for Auto Accident that Left Victims Seriously Injured
Boca Raton, FL – The law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP recently won a jury verdict of more than $550,000 for our clients who were seriously injured in an auto accident when they were virtually run over by the driver of a dump truck in South Florida.
07/03/08 - Boca Raton Auto Accident Highlights Need for Teaching Teens Safe Driving Practices
Boca Raton, FL - A relaxing Sunday morning was turned upside down for the Doering family when a 16-year-old driver crashed into the back of their minivan and propelled the vehicle into a utility pole, totaling the vehicle. The impact of the crash was enough to bring the pole down, and part of Boca Raton was left without power. All three members of the family - father, mother and daughter - were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital.
Trucking Accidents
07/23/08 - Drug Use, Poor Health in Truck Drivers Pose Danger to Florida Drivers
Boca Raton, FL - Being in an automobile always poses some type of danger, but recent news from the trucking industry should cause alarm and increased awareness for drivers on the road. Many truck drivers are cheating the mandatory drug tests, and another group of drivers is proving to be unfit to drive a vehicle.
Premises Liability
04/09/08 - Child's Fall from 10-Foot Diving Board Results in Broken Arm, Permanent Scars
Broward County, Florida - On June 30, 2005, a four-year-old girl, A.W., was enjoying an afternoon of tennis at a private school and day camp in Broward County, where she was enrolled in the summer tennis camp program. Campers had free time at the end of every day, and she used hers to swim in the pool at the same facility.
Dangerous Products / Product Liability
08/13/09 - Kids at Risk: Hidden Toy Hazards Can Affect Boca Raton, Parkland Families
An onslaught of product recalls in the past year has drawn international attention to the fact that many of the products we use in our homes and purchase for our families are not always safe. The toys our children play with are not exempt from these recalls, and in fact, toys are frequently on the top of the product recall list.
05/20/09 - Personal Injury Law Firm in Boca Raton Warns Consumers that Medtronic Pacemakers Could be Defective
Palm Beach County, Florida - Medtronic, a company that produces pacemakers and other medical devices, has warned doctors around the country that almost 40,000 of their pacemakers could be defective.
