The Importance of Hydration in Preventing Heat-Related Injuries

July 17, 2025

In high temperatures, your body works harder to regulate its internal temperature. Sweating is one of the ways it does this—but when you sweat, you lose not only water but also vital electrolytes. Without frequent hydration, your body’s ability to cool itself diminishes, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and, …

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Heat-Related Workplace Injuries: Know Your Rights

July 17, 2025

As temperatures rise, so does the risk for workers exposed to the elements—especially in industries like construction, landscaping, agriculture, and delivery services. In states like Florida, where summer heat and humidity can be relentless, heat-related injuries aren’t just common—they’re a serious and preventable threat. Understanding the Dangers Heatstroke, heat exhaustion, …

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Taking Legal Action After You Get Seriously Hurt at a Business

July 10, 2025

When you visit a store, restaurant, or other public business in Milwaukee, you expect a safe environment. Rarely are visitors at any business on the lookout for dangers like heavy falling items, slippery floors, or uneven surfaces and trip hazards. Unfortunately, though, accidents do happen on business premises every day. …

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$16 Million Negligent Security Settlement in Jacksonville Apartment Shooting Case

July 8, 2025

The Haggard Law Firm’s Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard have obtained a $16 Million settlement on behalf of the families of multiple victims who were killed during a targeted shooting at a Jacksonville apartment complex. The legal team included co-counsel Millicent Daniels, Reggie Reeves, and Juan Cordero. Due to the terms of the settlement, the names of the …

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