A recent incident in which a West Palm Beach County school bus ran over the foot of a waiting student has parents and law enforcement asking questions about safety procedures and training for drivers of these large vehicles. The accident occurred on October 18, 2018, in the area of 600 South E Street in Lake...Continue Reading
A September 19, 2018, accident that took the life of a West Palm Beach man highlights the dangers facing motorcycle riders on Florida streets and highways. The man was only two miles from his home when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck the median of Congress Avenue after crossing three lanes of traffic....Continue Reading
An accident that claimed the life of a local man and his dogs on December 23, 2017, has resulted in charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, reckless driving and DUI causing serious bodily injury against the individual responsible. This case highlights the dangers motorists face on the road every day and the need for a...Continue Reading
After a Lake Worth business was damaged by fire on September 27, 2018, investigators are still looking for clues as to what may have started the blaze that threatened nearby businesses and caused significant damage to the structure. Firefighters from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue were called to the scene in the 1600 block...Continue Reading
A worker sustained serious injuries on September 17, 2018, after he fell from his worksite two stories up in suburban Lake Worth. He was rushed to a nearby trauma hospital after the incident, which occurred at 1:30 p.m. in the 8100 block of Lake Worth Road. This accident highlights the need for strict safety standards...Continue Reading
Determining who is at fault in a serious accident can be a challenging undertaking. One recent accident that claimed the lives of two people and seriously injured a third has prompted a lawsuit against the restaurant that overserved them drinks on the night of the incident. The lawsuit was filed in Palm Beach County Circuit...Continue Reading
The tragic duck boat accident that claimed the lives of 17 people in Branson, Missouri, in July 2018 has resulted in a lawsuit by a woman who lost three of her family members and nearly lost her own life in this incident. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed on September 4, 2018, against Ripley Entertainment,...Continue Reading
Local attorney donates funds to feed 400 at the Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Aug. 28, 2018 // — The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach was recently able to feed 400 people in its facility at 8645 West Boynton Beach Boulevard thanks to the generosity of local attorney Michael S. Elstein of...Continue Reading
Nursing home neglect can result in pain and suffering and even death for victims. A few recent cases have highlighted this issue and the difficulty in getting government agencies to impose penalties for facilities that fail to provide proper care for their residents. In Iowa, for example, one nursing home may have been responsible for...Continue Reading
Local Wellington Injury attorney, Michael Elstein, Esq. of the Elstein Law Firm made two major contributions over the course of the past year to support the new magnate program, the Pre-Engineering Gateway to Technology Program at Polo Park Middle School which commences in the Fall of 2018. Initially, the Elstein Law Firm inquired with the...Continue Reading