Author Archives: Mark Sessums
Make Sure You Come Home for The Holidays: The Dangers of Driving While Intoxicated
Now that Halloween is behind us, everyone is looking toward the upcoming holiday season with excitement! With Thanksgiving looming just around the corner, and Christmas following closely behind, residents throughout the Tampa Bay area are gearing up for festivities that include preparing for multiple feats, holiday parties, and plenty of good food. Chances are, some […]
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 […]
Traveling with Trucks: Tips for Keeping Yourself Safe
As a driver, you likely deal with large trucks on a daily basis. From major 18-wheelers carrying cargo across the U.S., to local garbage trucks traveling from one neighborhood to another, these big rigs pose some serious threats to the everyday motorist and are often involved in accidents. While drivers who operate vehicles of this […]
No Room for Mistakes: Dangerous Motorcycle Mishaps And How to Avoid Them
Motorcycles are a popular choice of transportation here in Central Florida. Our year-round warm climate, flat roadways, and plentiful sunshine make for perfect driving conditions for those who enjoy being on two wheels instead of on four. However, motorcycles come with their own set of risks and dangers as well, and a few common mistakes […]
What Is Medical Malpractice, and Does It Apply to You?
In addition to family law and related fields, Sessums Law Group also specializes in Medical Malpractice law for the greater Tampa Bay area. Our offices in Tampa, Sarasota, Lakeland, and Sebring seek to provide top-quality representation for clients who believe they have a medical malpractice claim and wish to take their case before authority to […]
Accountability: Training Young Drivers for Success on The Road
Youth is considered something to be cherished, and enjoyed, which often means young people are allowed some flexibility when it comes to rules and regulations. While lack of accountability for television time, data usage on their smartphone, or breaking curfew might be ok occasionally, one area that allows NO wiggle room is how your young […]
Sun Fiesta 2017: Enjoying Life in Sarasota!
Sarasota is rarely lacking in fun and interesting things to do, but the Sun Fiesta is the highlight of the year for many local residents. While the beaches, the shopping, and great food are all part of this Florida city (and a major part of their tourism), the locals look forward to the Sun Fiesta […]
Aftermath of Irma: How Hurricanes Affect Our Roadways
This week, Florida was hit by one of the biggest hurricanes in history, and no one in the Sunshine State was left untouched by Irma’s wrath. Here in the Tampa Bay area, and in our Lakeland community, we were hit hard by heavy rains, severe wind, and in many places, flooding. While we didn’t get […]
Taking Care of Business: Preparing for Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is all over the news, and this coming weekend she will be pressing down on the entire state of Florida. While our East coast neighbors could likely bear the brunt of the storm, we are all gearing up for the worst-case scenario, all the way out west to Sarasota and Tampa. As we prepare for […]
Beware of the Top 5: Most Dangerous Roads in the Tampa Bay Area
If you live in or around the Tampa Bay area, you are likely familiar with our high number of vehicle accidents each month, and sadly, you might also be aware of how many of these result in serious injuries and/or fatalities. While any road can be dangerous if you, or another motorist, do not follow […]
