Post on Mar. 06, 2017
Today, divorce is a topic prevalent in our society. Whether it's a peaceable split or an emotional breakup, there are always financial ramifications when dissolving a marriage. Depending on how well you have planned and managed your finances and wealth, these ramifications can turn into a...
Post on Feb. 15, 2017
On Tuesday morning, February 7th, Sarasota police responded to an accident on University Parkway that left one man dead and another injured. Mark Obrien was driving his Toyota Corolla east, when he failed to slow down for another Corolla driven by Michael Bakken that was stopped in front off him....
Post on Feb. 03, 2017
Sarasota School Bus Driver Charged in Accident: The Importance of Paying Attention A Sarasota County School bus driver has been charged with careless driving after being cited as the at-fault driver in an accident on West Hillsborough Blvd. This case is a prime example of the importance of paying...
Post on Jan. 27, 2017
Sessums Law Group is known throughout the greater Polk County area of Central Florida as one of the top vehicle and accident lawyers in the business, but did you know we also specialize in family and marital law as well? We have recently opened up our newest office in the Sarasota area of Florida...
Post on Jan. 13, 2017
Yesterday, an accident in Eagle Lake left a father and his two children in critical condition after their pickup truck collided into the back of a city bus. While there were minor injuries to passengers of the city transportation, the driver of the truck, 36-year old Jaron Skipper and his two young...
Post on Jan. 06, 2017
As Polk County families pack up and plan to head to destinations both near and far for Christmas this weekend, we can’t help but wonder how prepared they actually are as they hit the road. While driving to one’s intended end-point is pretty simple thanks to modern day inventions such as the GPS...
Post on Jan. 06, 2017
New Year’s Eve is almost here, and typically, each new year is kicked off with celebrations worldwide. These parties often include champagne (along with other adult beverage choices) and while these festivities are fun, they also bring a sobering amount of risk when not handled properly. New Year’s...
Post on Jan. 06, 2017
Christmas is less than two weeks away, and Polk County shoppers are out in full-force acquiring last-minute Christmas gifts, wrapping needs, and carts full of ingredients for all their Christmas goodies. However, someone else is also out in full-force, with a much less jolly motive. Petty criminals...
Post on Jan. 06, 2017
A young Polk County citizen was critically injured on Monday in a hit-and-run crash; however, this time, the victim was a child. Poinciana resident, 12-year old Myrthel Michel, was crossing a road near her home when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle who then fled the scene. Witnesses were able...
Post on Jan. 06, 2017
On Monday, a terrible tragedy struck the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A bus filled with 35 children was on its afternoon route delivering them back to their homes when it crashed, leaving 5 of the children dead, and many more injured. The driver, a 24-year old man who had just received his...
