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  • 2024
    • October
      • Top Causes of Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them
    • July
      • Understanding Child Custody Laws
    • June
      • Social Media & Divorce
    • January
      • Is an Unequal Equitable Distribution Equitable?
  • 2023
    • November
      • What to Do After a Hit and Run
    • September
      • 5 Tips to Be Financially Savvy in Your Marriage
    • August
      • Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Marriage
    • June
      • Sessums Law Group Announces Brittany Pinson’s Board Certification in Marital and Family Law
      • 7 Common Divorce Mistakes You Can Avoid
    • April
      • Sessums Law Group, P.A. Celebrates Anniversary
  • 2022
    • November
      • GivingTuesday
    • September
      • Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About a Personal Injury Claim
      • Mark A. Sessums Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
    • August
      • 5 Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
    • July
      • How to Effectively Communicate with A Co-parent
    • March
      • 7 Ways to “Create Your Own Luck” in Preparation for a Divorce
    • February
      • 10 Ways to Love Valentine’s Day After a Divorce
    • January
      • Mark A. Sessums to speak at Florida Bar Family Law Section Certification Review
      • Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media While Going Through a Divorce
  • 2021
    • December
      • Advice to Navigate the Holidays After Divorce
    • November
      • Sessums Law Group Receives Best Law Firms Award for 2022
    • September
      • Post-Motorcycle/Car Accident To-Do List
    • August
      • 7 Back-to-School Tips for Newly Divorce Parents
    • June
      • Board Certification by The Florida Bar – Lawyers Evaluated and Tested for Excellence in Professionalism and Expertise
    • April
      • Sessums Law Group, P.A.: Helping Floridians With Their Legal Issues
      • Sessums Law Group, P.A. Celebrates Anniversary
    • March
      • Spring Break Safety for Your Student: Tips to Remember
      • Is Sole Custody Best? Achieving the Best Outcome for Every Family’s Unique Situation
    • February
      • Accidents During a Pandemic: How Protocol Has Changed in 2021
      • Main Office
      • Super Bowl LV is coming to Tampa Bay! Tips for Staying Safe as You Celebrate
    • January
      • Resolutions on the Road: 2021 Safety Reminders for Drivers
  • 2020
    • November
      • Peace on Earth: Tips for Celebrating the Holidays Following a Recent Divorce
      • Sessums Law Group Receives Best Law Firms Award for 2021
      • Home for the Holidays: Celebrating as a Blended Family
    • October
      • Halloween 2020: Tricks for (Safely) Trick-or-Treating 
      • Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks: Be Responsible for Your Own Safety
    • September
      • What Is A Guardian Ad Litem? How Can They Assist in Your Case?
      • Be Picky About What You Post: How Online Activity Could Hurt You in Court
    • August
      • Uninsured Motorists Can Complicate Your Case
      • Back to School 2020: Helping Your College Student Prepare During a Pandemic
    • July
      • Only in Florida: Common Accidents and How to Handle Them
      • What’s Happening at Sessums Law Group? – Summer 2020 Issue
      • Celebrating 4th of July at Home: Always Be Prepared for the Unexpected
    • June
      • COVID on The Road: How to Protect Yourself After an Accident
      • Due to COVID-19, Some Police Departments Not Responding to Minor Auto Accident Calls
      • Sessums Named to Super Lawyers List for 15th Consecutive Year
      • How Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
      • Dealing with Changes to Custody and Visitation Arrangements Caused by COVID-19
    • May
      • Golf Carts and Liability: What You Need to Know
      • What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
      • What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
      • How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
      • Sessums Law Group Wins Confidential Settlement in Gyrocopter Crash
      • Re-Opening Florida: Things to Watch Out for in The Coming Weeks
      • Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
    • April
      • Get Out Worry-Free: Safe Ways to Have Fun and Make Memories During Our Shutdown
      • Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
      • Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
      • Successful Virtual Meetings: Professionalism While Working from Home
    • March
      • How Your Attorneys Are Still Standing for You During COVID-19
    • February
      • When Winter Comes to Florida: Road Conditions You Should Watch For
      • Sessums Law Group, P.A. Honored in 2020
      • What Your Lawyer Wants You to Know about Prenup Agreements
    • January
      • Mark A. Sessums to speak at Florida Bar Family Law Section Certification Review
      • New Years Happenings 2020
  • 2019
    • December
      • Together We Can Spread Joy! How Sessums Law Group Is Giving Back in Tampa Bay This Holiday Season
      • Jingle All The Way: Tips for Safely Getting Your Christmas Tree Home
    • November
      • Why We’re Thankful to Live in Tampa Bay: Holiday Happenings 2019
      • Making Intersections Safer: How Polk County Is Cracking Down on Red Lights and Using Technology to Protect YOU
    • October
      • Oops! Tampa Bay Motorists Make Unexpected Trip Over Howard Frankland Bridge
    • September
      • Top 3 Traffic Apps for Drivers in The Tampa Bay Area
    • August
      • Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Safe Driving When School Is in Session
      • Mark A. Sessums Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
      • Commuter Chaos: 5 Worst Rush Hour Traffic Jams in Tampa
      • Mark A. Sessums Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
    • July
      • Checking All The Boxes: A Guide to Finding the Best Attorney for Your Case
      • Put It Down or Pay: How Florida Is Making Roads Safer with New Texting Ban
    • June
      • No Driver Needed: Are Autonomous Vehicles Coming to Florida?
      • Sessums Law Group Purchases Office Building in Tampa
    • May
      • Know Before You Go: 4 Important Items to Bring to Your First Meeting with Your Personal Injury Attorney
      • Mark A. Sessums Elected President-Elect of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
      • Go Hands Free: Why Tampa Bay Drivers Should Be Wary About Phone Use Behind The Wheel
    • April
      • Q&A: Tackling Your Questions about Wrongful Death Suits
      • Testy Property Dispute Brings Onetime Allies to Court
      • Allergies and Driving: Is There A Link Between Pollen and Driver Performance in Florida?
    • March
      • Seeing Green! How Sessums Law Group Helps You Get Maximum Compensation in Your Case
    • February
      • Share The Road: How Drivers and Runners Can Coexist in Tampa Bay
      • Putting Your Case in The Hands of An Expert: The Importance of Board Certification When Choosing An Attorney
    • January
      • New Years Road Resolutions: Become A Better Driver in 2019
      • Does Your Vehicle Maintenance Affect Your Liability?
  • 2018
    • December
      • Children on The Move: Could Your Child’s Christmas Gift Put Them at Risk?
      • Christmas Caution: Top 3 Accidents to Watch Out for This Holiday
      • Happy Holidays! Top Light Displays in the Tampa Bay Area
      • It Takes More Than A Helmet: Protecting Bicyclists in the Tampa Bay Area
    • November
      • Gyrocopter Accident Report Notes Engine Sounds
      • What’s Happening at Sessums Law Group? November 2018 Issue
    • October
      • Trick-or-Treat Tampa Bay: Keeping Your Kids (and Yourself) Safe This Halloween
      • Looking Back: How to Prevent Rear-End Collisions and Protect Yourself from Reckless Drivers
    • September
      • When Weather Isn’t an Excuse: Safely Driving in Tropical Storm Gordon
    • August
      • Bus Etiquette 101: Refresher Course for Tampa Bay Residents
      • College 101: 3 Tips For Making the First Year Successful for Your Student
      • Mark A. Sessums Named to Best Lawyers in America List
      • Life After Divorce: Navigating Back to School as a Team
      • Making a Case Against Social Media: How Your Online Interactions Could Hurt Your Trial
    • July
      • Long-Distance Divorce: How to (Legally) Divorce When Your Spouse Is Not A U.S. Citizen
      • Answering Your Questions About Child Support and Healthcare in Florida
      • Keep Your Cool: Tips to Avoid Road Rage Incidents
    • June
      • What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims in Florida
      • Taking Care of YOU During Your Divorce: Healthy Eating During June
    • May
      • Reaping the Benefits: To What Are You Entitled Following Your Accident?
      • Rain, Roads, and Risk: What Recent Wet Weather Means for Drivers in Florida
    • April
      • So You Need to Hire A Lawyer: Now What?
      • It Could Happen to You: The Unexpected Dangers of Driving in Residential Areas
      • The Unexpected Side of Fun: ATV Accidents in Florida
    • March
      • Keeping It Together: Self-Care During Your Divorce
      • Heading Home: Is Your Student Safe on Their Spring Break Trek?
      • When the Unexpected Happens at Work
      • Spring Break 2018: Warnings on The Road
      • Proud to Be A Big Kahuna: How Sessums Law Group Is Supporting the 10th Annual 5K Pro Bono River Run
    • February
      • Semi-Accidents and How You Can Avoid Them
      • Mark A. Sessums Speaks at Florida Bar’s Family Law Section Annual Review Course
    • January
      • Ahoy! What To Do (or NOT Do) at Gasparilla 2018
      • Flu Outbreak Hits Tampa: Do YOU Know What to Do?
      • Resolving to Stay Accident Free in 2018
  • 2017
    • December
      • Hitting the Road for the Holidays
      • Getting The Support You Need After Divorce in 2018
      • Staying Safe This Holiday Season: Tips from Your Trusted Tampa Lawyer
      • So You Made It Through Law School. Now What?
      • How Your Christmas Tree Could Cost WAY More Than You Expect
    • November
      • Thanksgiving with A Twist: New Ways to Celebrate in Tampa
      • Thanksgiving Celebration As A Blended Family: Tips for A Peaceful Holiday
      • Hitting the Pavement: Pedestrian Tips for Downtown Tampa
      • Make Sure You Come Home for The Holidays: The Dangers of Driving While Intoxicated
    • October
      • Safety First: Be Responsible This Halloween
      • Traveling with Trucks: Tips for Keeping Yourself Safe
      • No Room for Mistakes: Dangerous Motorcycle Mishaps And How to Avoid Them
      • What Is Medical Malpractice, and Does It Apply to You?
    • September
      • Accountability: Training Young Drivers for Success on The Road
      • Sun Fiesta 2017: Enjoying Life in Sarasota!
      • Aftermath of Irma: How Hurricanes Affect Our Roadways
      • Taking Care of Business: Preparing for Hurricane Irma
    • August
      • Beware of the Top 5: Most Dangerous Roads in the Tampa Bay Area
      • Planning for The Future, Whatever It Brings
    • July
      • Safety on Two Wheels AND on Four: Bicycle Safety And Awareness
      • Self Care: During and Following Your Divorce
      • Importance of Advocacy in Choosing An Attorney
      • Save a Life: YOU Have The Responsibility to Report Drunk Drivers
      • How to Enjoy a Fun (And Safe) Independence Day
    • June
      • Buckle Down on Buckling Up: The Importance of Seatbelt Usage
      • Co-parenting Successfully: Helping Your Children Navigate Two Households
    • May
      • Showing Appreciation to Our Servicemen: How to Honor Our Veterans
      • Take Time Out in Tampa Bay: Kick Off Summer 2017
      • Expect the Unexpected: Accidents Can Happen to You
      • Fatal I-75 Crash Serves As Example for Tampa Drivers
    • April
      • To Ask or Not to Ask, That Is the Question: Things to Check with Your Lawyer
      • After The Storm: The Effect of Divorce on Children
      • Think Twice Before Posting: How Your Online Presence Can Affect Your Case
      • When Sole Custody Is Best: How to Become Your Child’s Primary Parent
    • March
      • Preparing Your Children for The Divorce
      • What You Need to Know When Filing for Divorce
      • On the Run: What to Do If You Are Caught in A Police Chase
      • Bright Futures: Scholarship Programs Give Everyone a Better Tomorrow
      • Is a Prenuptial Agreement Really Important?
    • February
      • Missing: How to Prepare Yourself, and Your Kids, for The Unthinkable
      • Fatal Sarasota Accident Due to Rear-End Collision
      • Sarasota School Bus Driver Charged in Accident: The Importance of Paying Attention
    • January
      • Sessums Is Taking Family Law to Sarasota, Florida
      • Sessums Law Group, Coming to a City Near YOU!
      • Light Up 2017: The Dangers of Walking in The Dark
      • Say No to A New Year Nightmare: Kick Off 2017 Safely
      • Sessums Law Group Opens Sarasota Office
      • Importance of Buckling Up: Eagle Lake Accident Leaves Children in Critical Condition
      • In the Car for Christmas: Tips to Know for Your Holiday Travels
  • 2016
    • December
      • ID and Protecting Your Child
      • Reckless Driving Takes The Lives of 5 Tennessee Children
      • Passengers and Liability: What You Might Not Know
    • November
      • Tragedy Strikes, Day or Night: Local Nighttime Accident Claims Life of Bartow Family
      • Liability Doesn’t Disappear: Why Families Deserve Compensation
      • Disaster Strikes Again: Another Hit and Run Fatality in Polk County
    • October
      • Driving Tips for a Safe Halloween
      • Better Late Than Never: Speeding Can Kill
      • Protecting Our Pedestrians: Hit-and-Run Claims Another Life in Lakeland
    • September
      • Take It Slow: When Speeding and Wet Roads Take Lives
      • When The Right of Way Goes Wrong: Local School Bus Accident Sends Lakeland Children to Hospital
      • When You Lose Control: How Overcorrection Can Be Deadly
      • Lights, Cameras, Action: A Quiet Patrol Turns Into A Large-Scale Police Chase in Polk County
    • August
      • Bicycle Safety: Protect Yourself When Biking on Major Roadways
      • Seatbelt Safety: How One Young Man’s Life Might Have Been Saved
      • In the Blink of An Eye: How a Split Second on The Road Can Change Your Life
    • July
      • Gotta Catch ‘Em All: How Pokémon Go Is Affecting Our Roadways
      • Babysitter Beware: Using Caution When Choosing Childcare for Your Little One
      • Nighttime Pedestrian: How To Stay Safe When Walking in The Dark
      • Mark Sessums Earns Florida Top 100 Designation from Super Lawyers
      • Danger at Home: Accidents Can Happen Without Ever Leaving the Driveway
      • Sessums Named to Top 100 in State of Florida
    • June
      • Terrible Twenty-Seven: US Hwy. 27 Takes Another Life
      • The Importance of Defensive Driving: Accident in Lakeland Has Community Reeling
      • Hitting the Road: Make Your Daily Commute Safer With This Checklist
      • Summer Vacation with Pets: How To Travel Safely With Your Furry Family Member
    • May
      • Chiropractors and Compensation: What You Need to Know About Insurance Claims for Alternative Medical Treatment.
      • The Breakdown on Breaking Down: 6 To Do’s When Your Vehicle Fails
      • When the Sun Goes Down, The Risk Goes Up: Staying Safe on The Road After Dark
    • April
      • Habits to Make (and A Few to Break): Becoming a Safe Driver
      • These Boots Are Made for Walking: Tips for Staying Safe As A Pedestrian
      • The Innocent Party: What to Do When You Are an Injured Passenger
      • Pack of Papers: 5 Documents You Need to Have in Your Vehicle at ALL Times
    • March
      • Rental Cars and Collisions: What You Need to Know
      • We Work for YOU: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer
      • Knowing the “Zones”: 3 Common Car Accidents and How You Can Avoid Them
      • Hit and Run Accidents: What Victims Need to Know
    • February
      • Say Cheese (or on Second Thought, Don’t…): Tips for Taking Photos After an Accident
      • Don’t Let Insurance Slow You Down: Tips for Speeding Up Your Auto Claim
      • Aftermath: The Weeks (and Months) After a Car Accident and What to Do
      • When Your Problem Multiplies: Multi-Car Collisions and How They Can Affect You
    • January
      • Was It YOUR Fault? Common Mistakes that Lead to Accidents
      • First Steps: What You Should Do After An Automobile Accident
      • Sessums Named to Super Lawyers List for 11th Consecutive Year
  • 2015
    • February
      • Florida’s Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Caps Are Unconstitutional
    • January
      • ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS
      • HOW TO COLLECT ON A FINAL JUDGMENT IN FLORIDA
      • FLORIDA FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS EXPLAIN PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, TIMESHARING (VISITATION) AND CHILD SUPPORT
  • 2013
    • November
      • Aging, Retirement and Divorce
      • Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
    • October
      • Florida Legislative Session Gearing Up For PIP Reform in 2014
      • Florida’s New Texting Law Now In Effect
    • July
      • Sessums Law Group published in The Florida Bar Journal
      • Mark A. Sessums Appointed to Committee Studying Statutory Alimony Reform
    • April
      • Mark A. Sessums Attends American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Conference
  • 2012
    • February
      • Hazardous Driving Conditions
      • UM Coverage—To Stack or Not to Stack?
      • What Are My Policy Limits?
  • 2011
    • December
      • Settlement Negotiations
      • Texting and Driving Is Worse Than Drinking and Driving
      • Florida Accident Prevention
  • 2010
    • April
      • Sessums Named to Super Lawyers List for Fifth Consecutive Year
      • Sessums Receives Highest AV Rating
  • 2009
    • January
      • Trial Begins In Civil Case Involving Two Local Accountants
  • 2008
    • November
      • Trial Starts in $1.9 Mil. Lottery Suit
  • 2007
    • August
      • NBA Star in Sarasota Court over Child Support
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