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Mark Sessums Earns Florida Top 100 Designation from Super Lawyers
Sessums Law Group, P.A. proudly announces that founding partner Mark A. Sessums has been named to the Florida Top 100 List of Marital and Family Lawyers compiled by Super Lawyers. Based on 12 criteria, this statewide honor is accorded to only a small percentage of Florida attorneys. Mr. Sessums has earned this recognition in each […]
July 12, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents, Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury, Sessums Law Group Tagged Florida Top 100, Marital and family lawyer, Mark Sessums, Personal Injury lawyer, Super Lawyers Leave a comment
Danger at Home: Accidents Can Happen Without Ever Leaving the Driveway
Recently, we were saddened to hear about a small child being tragically killed in nearby Auburndale, FL. The 7-month old little girl was in her own driveway, was buckled into her car seat, and yet, she still ended up being taken in a vehicle-related accident. Her mother placed her car seat carrier down on the […]
July 7, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents, Auto Insurance, Personal Injury Tagged car accident, driveway safty, wrongful death Leave a comment
Terrible Twenty-Seven: US Hwy. 27 Takes Another Life
US 27 here in Central Florida is a road well-known by Polk County residents, and it is not fondly thought of. This particular highway has a tendency to have a higher-than-average accident rate and claims multiple lives each year. Drivers frequently experience delays or rerouting thanks to collisions that take place on this road and […]
June 30, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged Motorcycle accidents, personal injury, wrongful death Leave a comment
The Importance of Defensive Driving: Accident in Lakeland Has Community Reeling
Polk County, FL is a “commuter county.” Hundreds of people travel I-4 each day, heading to their jobs in either Orlando (east) or Tampa (west). Heavy traffic can be counted on, especially in the mornings, and late in the afternoons starting around 4:00 PM, and accidents are not uncommon. Usually, the most you’ll deal with […]
June 23, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents, Auto Insurance, Personal Injury, Uncategorized Tagged auto accident, defensive driving, truck accident Leave a comment
Summer Vacation with Pets: How To Travel Safely With Your Furry Family Member
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the horde of people hitting the highway en route to their vacation destinations for days of rest, relaxation, fun, and adventure. While all parents will be sure to have their children safely secured in their age-appropriate car seats, booster chairs, or seat belts, there is one family member […]
June 13, 2016 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged auto accident, summer vacation, travelling with pet Leave a comment
Hitting the Road: Make Your Daily Commute Safer With This Checklist
Here in Central Florida, many people commute daily to their jobs. Businesses in large cities such as Tampa and Orlando aren’t always located near neighborhoods, or sometimes employees choose to live outside of the “hustle and bustle” directly around their place of work. Regardless of the reason, we know that many of you are hitting […]
June 1, 2016 Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Chiropractors and Compensation: What You Need to Know About Insurance Claims for Alternative Medical Treatment.
It’s no secret that insurance companies can be difficult to work with following an automobile accident. Whether it be claims for your automobile policy, or filing for compensation for treatment of personal injuries sustained in the collision, many insurance companies have long lists of requirements and fine print that usually result in them trying to […]
May 26, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged auto insurance lawyer Leave a comment
The Breakdown on Breaking Down: 6 To Do’s When Your Vehicle Fails
Chances are, you’ve been there before: you hear a sputter, a hiss, or some other disconcerting noise, and your car slows to a stop. Anything from a simple flat tire to a completely blown engine can leave you stranded. Breaking down on a roadway, whether a side street or a major highway, is a headache […]
May 17, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents Leave a comment
When the Sun Goes Down, The Risk Goes Up: Staying Safe on The Road After Dark
Summer is almost here, and the days are getting longer. While this is wonderful, we also know that summertime means people tend to stay out later (since kids are out of school) and road-trip driving for summer vacations can put you out on the roads at all times of the night. While nighttime driving does […]
May 13, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents Leave a comment
Habits to Make (and A Few to Break): Becoming a Safe Driver
New drivers are taught all kinds of rules and regulations when they take a driver’s education course, whether in school as a young teen, or as an adult at an actual driving school. Never driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances, making sure to check your mirrors often, and using a turn […]
April 29, 2016 Posted in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged auto accident, defensive driving, personal injury, safe driver Leave a comment
