Hoskins Turco Lloyd & Lloyd Blog

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Attorney Richard S. Wade. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this time. Mr. Wade joined the law firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd as an associate attorney in the  Personal Injury Department in July of this year. Throughout […]

Recently, I read an article in the Fort Pierce Tribune concerning the worst intersections in the Treasure Coast area.  I agree there are several dangerous and confusing intersections in the area and as a local personal injury attorney who has represented the injured since 1980, I have handled several accident cases which have occurred at […]

I am pleased to announce that Richard S. Wade, Esq. has joined our Personal Injury Department here at Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd. Formerly a partner at Goldstein, Schmitt, & Wade in Stuart, Richard has over 14 years of litigation and trial experience. Richards holds an LLM in Civil Trial Advocacy from Temple University and […]

June 1 marked the beginning of the six month hurricane season. Many of us remember the devastating 2004 Florida hurricane season.  The Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee areas were hit by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne just three weeks and a few miles apart. It looks like the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is going to be […]

Routine vehicle maintenance, including checking the four basics — Oil, Brakes, Tires, & Plugs — can help make driving on Florida’s sometimes dangerous roads safer and more enjoyable for your family. (Image courtesy: Howitoo.com)Routine vehicle maintenance can be easily neglected;  however, you could be putting yourself and those around you in danger if you don’t […]

Many of us hate night driving because of its dangerous conditions. Only a quarter of all driving is done at night, but more than half of all fatal accidents occur then. Did you know that you are three times more likely to have a fatal car accident at night than during the day? This is […]

One of my favorite childhood memories is going with my family to Simonsen’s Restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf here in Fort Pierce.  Every Sunday, the restaurant, owned and operated by Elna and Olaf Simonsen for thirty-six years, had a smorgasbord (Norwegian for buffet) which highlighted their steamed shrimp and peanut butter pie.  Mrs. Simonsen started baking […]

I recently read an article about toy safety and wanted to share some information with you.  In 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) established safety requirements for toys, but numerous children continue to be exposed to and injured by toxic toys. Lead, cadmium, phthalates, flame retardants, and formaldehyde are harmful chemicals often found […]

If you’ve been injured as the result of an accident and are considering hiring an auto accident attorney to represent you, selecting an attorney or law firm can be confusing.  Local radio and television commercials abound with lawyers advertising that they are the best ones to handle your case.  Perhaps there is a temptation to […]

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, there will be more boats in the water along the Treasure Coast and in Lake Okeechobee.  More boats in our local waterways may signal the beginning of summer, but they also increase the risk of boating accidents and injuries.  Unfortunately, there are more boating fatalities […]

I have been practicing law in the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee areas for 33 years, and from the beginning of my career, I focused on representing injured victims in accident cases.  When the Florida Bar began its Board Certification process in the 1980s, I made it a personal priority to meet the rigorous requirements […]

The weather is beautiful here in south Florida, and more and more people are biking for exercise or pleasure.  I recently purchased a bicycle and enjoy riding it every evening after work.  Although biking is a great way to exercise and relax after a long day at work, bicyclists are the most vulnerable people on […]