An accident can present a series of difficult questions – many of which you and your loved ones may have not faced before. When you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, you need legal representation. Here are 5 Top Reasons you should call Coffey Trial Law: One call to Coffey McPharlin and … Continue reading “The 5 Reasons to Call Coffey McPharlin”

Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! While riding a bicycle in South Florida, be sure to follow some basic safety tips when you ride.Safe Riding Tips Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready … Continue reading “South Florida Kids and Bicycle Safety”

Sam Coffey, scores a victory in a claim involving a motor vehicle accident on a construction site involving negligent maintenance of a construction road that caused a loaded cement truck to crash and nearly topple over resulting in spinal injuries to the driver of the cement truck.  The amount of the settlement remains confidential as … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, scores a victory in motor vehicle accident claim”

Partner, Sam Coffey, prevails in a claim for wrongful death against a nursing home alleging nursing home neglect involving a fall down accident of a 92-year-old woman who sustained a head injury resulting in a subdural hematoma and ultimately the resident’s demise.  This tragic event occurred in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida. The identities … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, prevails in a claim for wrongful death against a nursing home”

Sam Coffey, Esq., settles for $285,000.00 the claim of a 53-year-old social worker against an apartment complex.  The case involved a slip and fall on a staircase that lacked a handrail, had uneven stairs and had a door that swung out over the staircase.  This accident occurred in the Wynwood District of Miami, Miami-Dade County, … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, Esq., settles for $285,000!”

Sam Coffey, Esq., has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization of both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys dedicated to elevating the standards for the practice of law.General Purposes The general purposes of this Association shall be to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, Esq., is inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – Member”

On Saturday, March 16, 2013 Partner, Sam Coffey, and his family participated in the Fort Lauderdale’s 36th Annual Waterway Cleanup. Through this project community volunteers donated their time to pick up trash and debris along the edges of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, rivers and canals. This annual waterway cleanup is one of the county’s largest environmental … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, Esq., Community Service Activity”

Sam Coffey, Esq. is Sworn-in to Broward County Justice Association Board of Directors Sam Coffey, Esq. was sworn-in to the Broward County Justice Association Board of Directors on Thursday night, December 16, 2010. Mr. Coffey will serve on the Board from 2011 until 2012. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and … Continue reading “Sam Coffey, Esq. is Sworn-in to Broward County Justice Association Board of Directors”

Partner, Sam Coffey, obtains a partial settlement in a uninsured/underinsured motorist claim UM involving a rear end motor vehicle accident on I-595 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida for $55,000. The driver of the other vehicle was drunk at the time of the accident. There was serious damage to both vehicles and our client suffered … Continue reading “Recent Case Settlement in Broward County, Florida for $55,000”

Rear end motor vehicle accident involving soft tissue injury resolved for $40,000. 45-year-old female was rear-ended by another driver at a red light. She complained at the accident scene of low back pain. She was treated and diagnosed with lumbar spine injuries and bulging discs were diagnosed by MRI. She had a medical history of … Continue reading “Rear End Settlement for $40,000”