Entries by Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA

Where do BP oil spill claims stand?

Don’t wait! Claims are still being filed. It’s not too late to file your BP oil spill claim. Deadline to file is April 20, 2014 According to ABC News, BP expects the dollar amounts for the multi-billion-dollar settlement for businesses’ and residents’ damages claims to exceed the $7.8 billion they predicted last year. The reason is […]

Why is it important not to settle too soon?

Like all businesses, insurance companies are out to make money. However, when you suffer serious injury in an accident, you should realize they frequently are more interested in cutting their costs through a quick settlement than negotiating a fair outcome. A Pensacola accident attorney can protect your interests and ensure that your settlement adequately covers […]

Initial steps to take after a loved one dies

  Obtain Several Certified Copies of Death Certificate:  You will need certified copies of death certificates to open a probate administration, access bank accounts, to claim beneficiary proceeds and transfer certain assets. Obtain Letters of Administration: In order to have access to financial accounts and handle the assets/property of the deceased, the Personal Representative will […]

Have you been injured or arrested while on vacation?

People from all over the country travel to the Gulf Coast to enjoy the sandy white beaches and good old southern hospitality.  And who can blame them!  Pensacola and the surrounding areas boast some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Occasionally, people find themselves in situations while on vacation where they need a […]

Unfortunate treatment of students at local public schools and juvenile disciplinary facilities

Over the past several years, the personal injury attorneys at Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA have worked with numerous families who have experienced unfortunate treatment of students at local public schools and juvenile disciplinary facilities. In one case, a disabled student was abused by a teacher and subjected to inhumane treatment in response to “tantrums.”  […]

‘Forgotten’ inmate gets $15.5 million

It can sometimes be difficult to fathom the complete and utter failure of government when it comes to the civil rights of Americans.  And there is perhaps an innocent and naive expectation of a certain respect shown to all citizens (not just the wealthy and powerful) by their government.  The attorneys at Whibbs Stone Barnett […]

Transvaginal Mesh claims are on the rise

If you have had mesh surgically implanted and are having complications, contact Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA for a free consultation on all personal injury claims.  Mesh is most often surgically implanted when patients have issues with bladder intrusion, bladder leakage etc. caused by various reasons – strain, childbirth, weight, etc.  The average age of patients […]

Oil spill update

Families on the Gulf Coast have lived and breathed the BP Oil Spill since the April 20, 2010 rig accident killed (11) workers and spilled millions of gallons of oil  before being capped. After much political pressure, the new claims process seems to be operating more smoothly than it has over the past two years. […]