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Hundreds of people on the Treasure Coast are falling victim to Social Security scams Think you could spot a Social Security scam? Don’t be so sure. Throughout the Treasure Coast, people are falling for fake phone calls, texts and emails that appear to come from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since the COVID-19 outbreak in […]

With the COVID-19 crisis leading to more food delivery drivers on the roads, Treasure Coast auto accidents have seen slight uptick Life on the Treasure Coast has been different since COVID-19 struck. Masks are required in nearly all public places. Many businesses have altered operations to contactless procedures. And social distancing continues to be the […]

The Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd is pleased to announce Marisa Reali as the winner of the Fall 2020 Veterans Scholarship, a $1,000 award granted twice per year that helps a deserving student who is a military veteran or family member of a military veteran, possesses good character, and is dedicated to […]

How to prepare your family for the reopening of Treasure Coast schools Get ready to pack your back-to-school crayons, folders and … hand sanitizer? This back-to-school season is shaping up to be unlike any before. Across the Treasure Coast, as kids, parents, teachers, and schools gear up for the start of the 2020 school year, […]

Supporting small businesses in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Okeechobee is more important than ever Small businesses are the backbone of our Treasure Coast community. We depend on the many beloved local shops and services that contribute to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods. Where we shop and eat matters. Now more than […]

Swimming safety tips to keep Treasure Coast residents safe and healthy this summer Summer is here on the Treasure Coast, and for many of us, this means more time at the pool. Whether you have a backyard pool or know someone who does, chances are you and your family will be beating the South Florida […]

Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd supports WPTV News Channel 5 Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle raise money for the Red Cross Living on the Treasure Coast, we know first-hand the impact of hurricanes on our community. That’s why our firm supports WPTV News Channel 5 Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross to benefit […]

Very few personal injury lawyers in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Okeechobee can claim board certification Not all injury attorneys in Florida are trained equally. Less than 7% of attorneys in the State of Florida are board-certified, and even fewer attorneys in Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, or Okeechobee can […]

Since mid-March, Treasure Coast traffic has been noticeably lighter. With schools closed and stay-at-home orders in place, there have been fewer cars on the roads. Yet, a peculiar thing has happened as the coronavirus (COVID-19) consigned people to the reality of being walled in. Recreational biking has exploded. More and more people are turning to […]

Stay-at-home orders and remote working have become a new reality for many Treasure Coast residents. An unexpected issue this raises for some remote workers is, what happens if you’re injured while working from home? Does your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance still cover your injury, or is your private health insurance policy responsible? As with most […]

Though there is a great deal of uncertainty about the future due to the coronavirus, our firm is providing some insight on what to expect with legal proceedings as Florida confronts this pandemic.

For anyone currently in or considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has made temporary changes to the US Bankruptcy Code, including payment deferments and extensions. Also, small businesses now have more options for bankruptcy protection.