Category Archives: car accident
So You Need to Hire A Lawyer: Now What?
At some point in your life, it is more than likely you will need an attorney to represent you or someone you love, thanks to unforeseen life circumstances like a medical mistake, vehicle accident, business issue, etc. According to The National Law Review, 87% of people that contact an attorney go on to hire an […]
It Could Happen to You: The Unexpected Dangers of Driving in Residential Areas
All of us at Sessums Law Group were saddened beyond words to hear of yet another pedestrian collision in Tampa last week, with the victim being only three years old. Jenna Wooten was in the care of her 11-year-old cousin while her parents were out of the house for a quick errand just within their […]
Spring Break 2018: Warnings on The Road
Spring Break is almost here for schools on the west coast, and families throughout the Tampa Bay area are excitedly planning their travels and vacations. While some prefer more of a staycation, and choose to enjoy amenities and activities local to our area, others choose to hit the road and go off on adventures across […]
Semi-Accidents and How You Can Avoid Them
Accidents involving semi-trucks are, unfortunately, a common occurrence on the road, and sadly the majority of them result in at least one fatality. While we have focused on things a motorist can do to protect himself while driving near or alongside large trucks and other commercial vehicles, we haven’t yet offered some insight into what […]
Mark A. Sessums Attends Civil Trial Certification Review Course
Lakeland, Florida (February 13, 2018) Mark A. Sessums attended The Florida Bar’s Civil Trial Section Review Course in Tampa, Florida. This review course allows Mark A. Sessums to obtain recertification in Civil Trial law. Mark A. Sessums is the only lawyer in the state with the following combination of credentials: certification in both Civil Trial […]
Resolving to Stay Accident Free in 2018
As we continue further into January, and the new year isn’t so “new”, some of our resolutions might already be falling by the wayside. Perhaps those five days each week at the gym just isn’t going to work with your 2018 schedule, or you’re tired of eating salads for dinner by the end of the […]
Hitting the Road for the Holidays
As families throughout the Tampa Bay area pack up and plan to head to destinations both near and far for Christmas this weekend, we wonder if you’re prepared ahead of time for the trip, aside from filling the car with gas and stocking your suitcases. While driving to your intended destination is pretty simple thanks to GPS […]
How Your Christmas Tree Could Cost WAY More Than You Expect
As Christmas quickly approaches and everyone has the holidays on their minds, signs of upcoming festivities are popping up all over the Tampa Bay area. Christmas light displays adorn houses, shops are stocking all their Yuletide goodies and Christmas trees are beginning to fill each home throughout Hillsborough County. However, getting those trees home can be a […]
Safety First: Be Responsible This Halloween
Halloween is less than one week away, and people are gearing up for a night of fun, fright, and plenty of candy! Trick-or-treaters will be out in droves throughout the Tampa Bay area, and pedestrians will be everywhere, from small, residential neighborhoods to major city streets. It’s important that parents prepare their children for the event by […]
The Solar Eclipse and Road Safety: Protect Yourself This Monday
This Monday, August 21st, the United States will be experiencing something awe-inspiring and rare: a total solar eclipse. This occurrence happens when the moon passes entirely in front of the sun, blocking it from a few seconds to a few minutes (depending on your location) as the earth rotates. People all over the country will be […]
