The Haggard Law Firm

The Haggard Law Firm Our trial lawyers represent the rights of people seriously injured or killed through the fault of others. Offices in Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa.
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About The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. Since 1972 The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. has represented the rights of people permanently injured or killed through the fault of others. We are passionately committed to our clients and stress the highest level of personal service, professionalism and case preparation. It is our top priority to develop and maintain a sound attorney/client relationship founded on mutua

l honesty, trust and teamwork providing the best results for our clients. With office in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa serving clients nationwide, our firm handles all categories of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including those related to premises liability, automobile accidents, negligent security, crime victims, liquor/bar liability, pool drowning/drain entrapment incidences, sports injuries, and products liability. Our law firm and attorneys have received a variety of recognitions and awards including listings in Best Lawyers of America, Super Lawyers, Florida’s Legal Elite, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Florida Justice Association’s Perry Nichols Award, TopVerdict’s #1 Verdict in Florida and more. Our firm has received the distinguished “AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Directory, which is based on evaluations by other practitioners in the community and represents the highest rating obtainable. We serve our clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida and around the country, as well as several international jurisdictions. We believe that representation of injured persons does not stop in the office and in the courtroom. Whenever possible, we work with legislators to implement laws that permanently preserves and protects the rights of the public against injury and harm. This proactive approach mirrors our dedication to our clients and their causes. We have been honored that some of our verdicts have led to changes in the law, helping to protect the general public from unreasonable harm.

08/14/2026

Fox 35 Orlando is highlighting a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Sumter County School Board, with The Haggard Law Firm's Maegan Bridwell discussing the case and the allegations.

The lawsuit details how multiple administrators at Wildwood Middle High School failed to take action after reports of sexual abuse involving a 16-year-old student and a teacher's aide.

The school district employee has been arrested in connection with the allegations.

Families of potential additional victims or witnesses can come forward confidentially at SumterSchoolSexualAbuse.com.

We thank Fox 35 Orlando for bringing attention to this important story.

The Haggard Law Firm's Maegan Bridwell led a news conference today in Central Florida regarding a sexual abuse lawsuit i...
08/13/2026

The Haggard Law Firm's Maegan Bridwell led a news conference today in Central Florida regarding a sexual abuse lawsuit involving allegations against the Sumter County School District.

The lawsuit alleges that multiple administrators at Wildwood Middle School failed to take action after several reports of sexual abuse involving a 16-year-old student and a teacher's aide. The school district employee has been arrested in connection with the allegations.

We commend the extraordinary bravery of our client, the victim's mother, who courageously spoke out to warn other parents and help ensure other families are aware of the allegations.

A website, SumterSchoolSexualAbuse.com, has been established for families of potential additional victims and witnesses who may have information about the alleged crimes to come forward confidentially.

The Haggard Law Firm remains committed to standing with survivors and their families and pursuing accountability when institutions fail to protect children.

National Center for Victims of Crime

08/12/2026

In Episode 1 of "Case & Cause Hosted by Michael Haggard, Esq.", trial lawyer Michael Haggard and Haggard Law attorney Todd Michaels sit down with client Happy Perry, whose son, D'Sean Perry, was killed in the 2022 University of Virginia mass shooting.

Happy shares how grief became purpose and why advocacy has become her way of honoring her son's legacy and working to prevent future acts of gun violence.

Michael shares why this was "the hardest case I have ever worked on."

National Center for Victims of Crime

08/10/2026

A heartbreaking tragedy in Tampa where a young child with Autism drowned in an apartment complex retention pond. Our Maegan Bridwell was interviewed about the incident and the rising number of drownings across Florida, including the increased risk faced by children with autism. The tragedy is once again drawing attention to Florida's ongoing drowning crisis and the heightened water safety risks faced by children, especially those with autism.

At The Haggard Law Firm, we have represented families who have lost children to fatal drownings. Through the National Drowning Prevention Alliance we will continue to advocate for greater awareness, accountability, and water safety.
Every child deserves to be safe around water.

08/10/2026

In this preview of 🚨⚖Episode 1 of Case & Cause⚖🚨 with Michael Haggard , Haggard Law attorney Todd Michaels reflects on the incredible resilience of the families of gun violence victims who turn profound personal loss into a mission to protect others.

Joining Todd and Haggard is Happy Perry, whose son, D'Sean Perry, was killed in the 2022 University of Virginia mass shooting. Today, she is a dedicated advocate for gun violence prevention, working to create change in her son's memory.

⚖⚖⚖Case & Cause premieres August 12. ⚖⚖⚖
National Center for Victims of Crime Florida Justice Association
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Thank you to everyone who attended Kimberly Wald’s and Todd Michaels’ presentations at the Florida Justice Association’s...
08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Kimberly Wald’s and Todd Michaels’ presentations at the Florida Justice Association’s 2026 Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute and Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute.

Kim shared strategies on Opening Statement and Storytelling, while Todd led an engaging session on Voir Dire That Connects Instead of Confronts. We appreciate the thoughtful discussions and the opportunity to connect with so many dedicated trial lawyers committed to strengthening their advocacy on behalf of clients.

08/06/2026

🚨Coming August 12 🚨
The debut episode of ⚖ Case & Cause with Michael Haggard ⚖ features a powerful conversation on gun violence litigation and advocacy.

Haggard is joined by The Haggard Law Firm's Todd Michaels and Happy Perry, whose son, D'Sean Perry, was killed in the 2022 University of Virginia Mass Shooting. Together, they discuss the role of the civil justice system in seeking accountability and why advocacy beyond the courtroom is essential to preventing future gun violence.

This episode premieres August 12. Watch on HLF social media channels or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
National Center for Victims of Crime Florida Justice Association

08/05/2026

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A Florida jury awarded nearly $900,000 to a woman who suffered serious burn injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after fireworks were negligently allowed at an RV park during a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The Haggard Law Firm’s
Todd
Michaels and
Adam
Finkel tried the case in Flagler County, Florida.

The case demonstrates that pain, emotional trauma, and lasting psychological injuries deserve recognition even when physical scars fade. Through extensive investigation and trial advocacy, The Haggard Law Firm proved
a Florida RV park failed to take reasonable steps to protect its guests from a foreseeable danger: the misuse of fireworks during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year.

VISIT HAGGARDLAWFIRM.com for case details

⚖🚨VERDICT🚨⚖ A Florida jury awarded nearly $900,000 to a woman who suffered serious burn injuries and post-traumatic stre...
08/05/2026

⚖🚨VERDICT🚨⚖ A Florida jury awarded nearly $900,000 to a woman who suffered serious burn injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after fireworks were negligently allowed at an RV park during a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The Haggard Law Firm’s Todd Michaels and Adam Finkel tried the case in Flagler County, Florida.

The case demonstrates that pain, emotional trauma, and lasting psychological injuries deserve recognition even when physical scars fade. Through extensive investigation and trial advocacy, The Haggard Law Firm proved a Florida RV park failed to take reasonable steps to protect its guests from a foreseeable danger: the misuse of fireworks during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year.

Click to read more about the verdict:
https://haggardlawfirm.com/fireworks-injury-trial-haggard-law-firm-secures-nearly-900000-verdict-for-rv-park-guest-burned-during-fourth-of-july-celebration/

Our Pedro Echarte’s $2.5 Million settlement in an admiralty wrongful death case involving a Jet Ski crash was featured i...
08/04/2026

Our Pedro Echarte’s $2.5 Million settlement in an admiralty wrongful death case involving a Jet Ski crash was featured in the latest issue of the American Association for Justice’s Trial Magazine.
The case highlights The Haggard Law Firm’s experience handling complex maritime and wrongful death matters and advocating for families following devastating losses.
Read the article at justice.org.

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