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Amid an ongoing rescue mission, engineers are trying to determine how a Surfside, Florida, condominium tower crashed to the ground. The paramount responsibility that an engineer has is to protect the life, safety, health, and welfare of the public. In this revealing interview with Byron Anderson, P.E., the Founder of Structural Engineering and Inspections, Inc. (SEI) provides a better understanding of how different materials and weather elements could have contributed to the weaknesses that allowed this collapse to occur. Mr. Anderson specializes in Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering, and uses that distinctive expertise to weigh in on the big question still left unanswered in Surfside - what caused the catastrophic collapse of part of the Champlain Towers South condo building?

George Keys of Keys Claims Consultants, LLC has dedicated his professional life to becoming one of the leading advocates for policyholders in property insurance claims. As rescue workers continue to search the wreckage of Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, insurance issues are in the spotlight. Armed with 40+ years of experience in the insurance industry, George Keys is uniquely qualified to address the catastrophic collapse that occurred on June 24, 2021. Mr. Keys represents policyholders all over the world, striving to ensure that policyholders are properly paid for their damages.

The Champlain Towers South condo complex near Miami has been the source of recent tragedy. In the early morning hours of June 24, 2021, the 40-year-old building collapsed, killing several individuals with far too many souls still unaccounted for. Hundreds of rescuers used sonar cameras and specially trained dogs as they scoured the rubble for survivors. Teams were tunnelling from an underground car park below the building in an effort to reach victims. In this episode, top-ranked property damage trial lawyer Ted Corless of Corless Barfield Trial Group addresses key issues surrounding the Miami-area condo collapse. With compassion, knowledge and unparalleled insight, Ted Corless introduces themes regarding the law, insurance, and engineering. In future episodes, he will be speaking with Professional Engineers (PE) and other experts to assess this deadly building collapse.

Health, medicine, and insurance coverage has been top-of-mind for many Americans, especially in 2020. When you work with a personal injury lawyer at Corless Barfield Trial Group, we'll carefully review your insurance policies and identify every potential claim that you might have, including other types of coverage. We're here to advocate for you and protect your rights to get you maximum compensation for your injuries. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligent or reckless behavior in the Tampa area, contact us at 813-258-4998 for a free case assessment.

'Tis the season to spend time outdoors. Winter is ideal for biking in and around Tampa, Florida. But what are a cyclist's rights, responsibilities, and remedies? If you've been involved in a bicycle accident, please call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 for a free and confidential case evaluation.

What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? What does PIP insurance pay? How can you claim PIP benefits? CBTG Personal Injury Managing Partner John Mulvihill specializes in handling PIP insurance claims, and discusses how PIP works and what protections are provided. If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call CBTG at 813-258-4998.

Holidays are full of cheer, but they also come with inherent dangers, especially during the coronavirus crisis. In this video, Personal Injury Managing Partner John Mulvihill provides safety tips for driving during the holiday season. If you've been hurt in an accident, it is in your best interest to reach out to a personal injury lawyer to recover the full compensation you may be entitled to. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998, and stay safe this holiday season.

In the modern age, surveillance cameras are practically everywhere. Video and audio evidence can be important tools in prosecuting criminal cases. But if you are caught on camera committing a crime, sometimes that proof isn't enough to secure a conviction. If you're charged with a crime, get in touch with attorney - and frequent CBTG podcast guest - Justin Petredis. Mr. Petredis is a Board Certified Attorney in the area of Criminal Law. As a former State Attorney, Mr. Petredis knows the criminal justice system and is ready to use that knowledge in your case.

Insurance companies are in the business of making money rather than protecting your best interests. We help ensure that accident victims who have been injured by someone else's negligence or recklessness receive full and fair compensation. Speaking to a personal injury lawyer immediately after an accident can be vital to your success and recovery. The attorneys at Corless Barfield Trial Group will protect your rights, handle the entire insurance claims process, and present a strong case. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 to schedule your free consultation.

Sinkholes are a common part of the geology in Florida. Our law firm has handled hundreds of sinkhole damage claims successfully. Corless Barfield Trial Group has the ability to help you obtain all the benefits you are entitled to receive under your insurance policy. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Morgan Barfield gives examples of how to spot sinkhole activity in this clip from his Virtual CE Class. Interested in attending one of our FREE Virtual CE Classes? Email service@corlessbarfield.com for details.

Social media posts and tweets can significantly affect your personal injury case. Counsel for those pursuing and opposing these types of claims may use social media to help pursue or deny a claim. Frequently, parties use social media as an investigation tool to gain a competitive advantage. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 for a free consultation to discuss your accident case.

Given the dynamic nature of sinkhole repairs, and the fact that a sinkhole can devastate a property, leaving homeowners facing overwhelming expenses, it is best to consult a lawyer. Particular safety measures must be taken to fix a sinkhole on all types of properties, including single family homes and multi-unit dwellings (condos and apartment buildings). During the investigation and repair process for sinkhole damage, it is imperative that you hire a property damage insurance lawyer. Call 813-258-4998 for more information.

How do you stabilize a sinkhole-affected property? How do you handle a sinkhole insurance claim? If you are a homeowner, serve on the Board of Directors for a multi-unit dwelling or if you are a property manager that has a confirmed sinkhole loss, listen to this podcast for best sinkhole repair methods. Host Ted Corless, Esq. interviews Byron Anderson, P.E. about examining and repairing sinkholes. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 for a free, no-obligation consultation about sinkhole repairs and insurance claims.

We handle a lot of motorcycle accident cases throughout Florida. We understand that even minor crashes can cause extreme injuries, and motorcycle accidents tend to be more catastrophic. Cases stemming from motorcycle accidents can be entirely different from those arising from other motor vehicle collisions. Consulting with our personal injury attorneys who are familiar with how these cases work may significantly increase your odds of recovering compensation. Additionally, our dedicated personal injury trial lawyers handle your case while you focus on recovery. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group today at 813-258-4998 for a free consultation.

What are different criminal and civil law scenarios you might see with stolen vehicles? What is uninsured motorist coverage? Justin Petredis, a Board Certified Attorney in the area of Criminal Law, and Corless Barfield Trial Group's John Mulvihill discuss these items and more. If you were a victim of a car accident, and you were involved in a car accident with a stolen motor vehicle, you should consult an attorney to know your rights. For a free consultation regarding your accident case, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998.

Solving the issues associated with sinkhole activity, hosts Ted Corless, Esq. and Byron Anderson, P.E. share their legal (JD) and professional engineer (PE) expertise on Large Loss sinkhole claims, covering everything from construction defects to geotechnical engineering. At Corless Barfield Trial Group, we bring together top experts to effectively counsel property managers, homeowners, Boards of Directors, Licensed Community Association Managers, and Community Association Managers regarding sinkhole activity. If you experience sinkhole activity or property damage, call us at 813-258-4998.

Some of the most complex legal and engineering problems stem from the interaction of water and the ground. Where do sinkholes form? What kind of damage do sinkholes cause? Corless Barfield Trial Group can help you deal with the impacts caused by sinkholes, which are cavities in the ground that form when water erodes an underlying rock layer. In this podcast, host Ted Corless, Esq. and Byron Anderson, P.E. share insights from their illustrious legal and professional engineering careers, and help answer your questions about sinkhole damage. If you have experienced sinkhole activity, property damage, or are in need of sinkhole repairs, call Corless Barfield Trial Group, the sinkhole lawyers, at 813-258-4998.

Racing is both dangerous and illegal. Due to the high speeds involved, street racing accidents can cause devastating and deadly injuries to drivers, as well as to innocent bystanders. When you are injured in a crash caused by unlawful street racing, in which you were not participating, you can use this information as evidence of the other driver's negligence. If you were harmed as the result of a street racing accident, you can seek personal injury compensation in addition to the criminal penalties the drivers will face for their actions. In this podcast, Justin Petredis, a Board Certified Attorney in the area of Criminal Law, and Corless Barfield Trial Group's John Mulvihill discuss seeking personal injury compensation in addition to the criminal penalties drivers face for their racing actions. For a free consultation regarding your accident case, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998.

If you have been charged with a DUI, the criminal and civil penalty ramifications can be far-reaching. Considering the potentially catastrophic outcomes drunk driving can and regularly does produce on roadways, Florida often treats those who operate vehicles while intoxicated harshly. This podcast provides you with the legal knowledge necessary to make informed decisions throughout the legal process from both a criminal (Justin Petredis) and civil (John Mulvihill) law perspective. The lesson learned is that if you get a DUI you need to call an attorney or if you are injured in a car accident with someone who was a drunk driver, you need to call an attorney. If you have questions, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998.

Statute of Limitations. Insurance Policy. Large Loss. Statute of Repose. Storm Damage. Sinkholes. All these themes are given ample attention in this episode of PE/JD brought to you by Corless Barfield Trial Group. Hosts Ted Corless, Esq. and Byron Anderson, P.E. share insights from their illustrious legal (JD) and professional engineer (PE) careers, and reveal tactics about filing an insurance claim, repairing property damage, and the litigation process. The PE/JD podcast brings you conversations with a lawyer and an engineer who are leaders in their professions in order to help you. For a free consultation, call 813-258-4998.

The PE/JD podcast is brought to you by Corless Barfield Trial Group, offering listeners valuable engineering and legal perspectives on Large Loss property damage claims and insurance disputes. Hosts Ted Corless, Esq. and Byron Anderson, P.E. share insights from their illustrious legal (JD) and professional engineer (PE) careers serving property managers, property owners, commercial property owners, homeowners' associations, Boards of Directors, Licensed Community Association Managers, and Community Association Managers. Corless Barfield Trial Group specializes in helping clients recover maximum compensation for their property damage insurance claim disputes. For a free consultation, call 813-258-4998.

Representative Barbara Anne Washington, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 23) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She is working hard to become the next State Senator for District 9 in Kansas City/Jackson County area in Missouri. Rep. Washington has fought to increase the economic development in her district, increase funding for education, and create better opportunities for healthcare. In this podcast, Rep. Washington gives a powerful interview with Ted Corless about education, affordable housing, women's empowerment, criminal justice reform, and voting.

As COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the litigation ecosystem, the conundrum for trial lawyers and their clients is the future of jury trials. What are the benefits and drawbacks to a jury trial over a bench trial? This video features top trial lawyers Ted Corless, Justin Petredis, and John Mulvihill who continue to examine the complexity of the court system through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter Movement.

The coronavirus epidemic is impacting all aspects of the court system. How do we safely resume jury trials? Are online jury trials a viable option? What impact will the Black Lives Matter Movement have on jury selection? This video features top trial lawyers Ted Corless, Justin Petredis, and John Mulvihill examining big picture issues relating to the coronavirus epidemic and jury trials.

The University of South Florida's award-winning newspaper, The Oracle, recently interviewed John Mulvihill, a personal injury trial lawyer at Corless Barfield Trial Group, to discuss his work with the University's Legal Aid program. John regularly talks to students about legal issues to help steer them in the right direction to get the counsel they need. If you have questions about personal injury law, email John today at jmulvihill@corlessbarfield.com.

Recent events involving the killing of black men by police have sparked calls for reform in the criminal justice system across the country. Corless Barfield Trial Group's Ted Corless and John Mulvihill, a former prosecutor in the State Attorney's office, talks about the high-profile cases playing out in the media and criminal justice system.

Does personal protective equipment (PPE) prevent someone from contracting COVID-19? Masks consistently cut infection rates, according to numerous studies. Anything from a surgical mask to an N95 mask reduces the risk of transmitting coronaviruses. In this interview, Dr. Radley Griffin discusses recent data surrounding COVID-19 and PPE. Dr. Griffin, a Board-Certified Family Physician and Founder of Griffin Concierge Medical, talks about the role and benefits masks play in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. To date, CBTG has donated nearly 5,000 N95 masks to individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout the U.S. If you are in need of masks, email Corless Barfield Trial Group at service@corlessbarfield.com. We are committed to reducing the spread of the coronavirus through our #CorlessCares #MaskMission campaign.

From a public health perspective, it is critical to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the novel coronavirus crisis. Many of you have been asking questions about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and your family. Straight shooter Dr. Radley Griffin explores new testing, treatments, immunity, diet and exercise, social distancing, and how to make sense of national and international guidelines. Dr. Griffin, a Board-Certified Family Physician and Founder of Griffin Concierge Medical, makes sense of the headlines, and gives you information for how to stay safe and healthy.

As the planet gets warmer, severe storms are getting stronger. Projections that have been issued by various agencies, institutions, and forecasting companies call for the 2020 hurricane season to be above-average, maybe even extremely active. Corless Barfield Trial Group are your Florida Property Damage Lawyers. We have extensive experience helping clients demand full and fair compensation through all types of policies. At Corless Barfield Trial Group, we assist hurricane and storm damage victims with their insurance claims from start to finish. If you have questions about a hurricane or other storm-related insurance claim, our knowledgeable and seasoned trial lawyers can help. Contact our Florida property insurance dispute attorneys at 813-258-4998 if you experience damage to your home or property.

Shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) compounded the challenges faced by medical facilities, caregivers, and business owners during the coronavirus outbreak. To address this shortage, Corless Barfield Trial Group initiated our #CorlessCares #MaskMission campaign. “Protecting and supporting the needs of our first responders and healthcare workers is critical to safeguarding the health of our community during this crisis. The virus is spreading and that is impacting the whole community, and we are part of that community," Ted Corless remarked. To date, CBTG has donated 7,000 masks to organizations like Meals on Wheels, Best Friends Animal Society, Advanced Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Bay Area Injury Rehab Specialists, Volunteers of America of Florida, and Metropolitan Ministries, to name just a few. If you are in need of N95 masks, please email us today at service@corlessbarfield.com.

The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Watch this video for tips and updates on the Program. For details, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 anytime. All our attorneys and support staff are working remote, and are here to help answer your questions.

Talking to an insurance adjuster after an accident can often lead to disastrous consequences. Need help dealing with an insurance company to pursue maximum compensation for your injuries after an accident? Contact Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 for experienced assistance.

The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Watch this video for tips and updates on the Program. For details, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998 anytime. All our attorneys and support staff are working remote, and are here to help answer your questions.

Following a car accident, you should see a doctor. If you are involved in a car collision, it's important that you visit a doctor who can evaluate your health and treat any injuries. Seeking medical care is paramount. Additionally, an attorney can help you address all legal issues related to your accident, including investigating the accident, proving your claim, and seeking damages for the medical bills and other costs you've incurred as a result of this accident. Schedule a free consultation today with CBTG. Call us 24/7 at 813-258-4998.

How does taking an ambulance affect your personal injury claim? Sometimes, a person's car accident injuries are so serious that there's no decision to make: he/she must be transported by ambulance to the hospital. But often times, it's not so obvious. Watch this video and call 813-258-4998 for a free consultation.

Use the tips in this video to prepare yourself to handle the stressful aftermath of an auto accident and to make the claims process more efficient and effective. Watch this video presented by Corless Barfield Trial Group's John Mulvihill to help you collect the right info and protect yourself. Call our law firm anytime at 813-258-4998. We are available 24/7 to assist you and answer questions.

If you're an HOA, Board of Director, Community Management Association or Licensed Community Association Manager of a multi-unit dwelling, you need to watch this video for information on how to handle insurance claims. Recovery from property damage can be agonizing and economically exhausting, particularly when insurance companies fail to live up to their responsibilities to policyholders. Our firm represents clients in high stakes insurance coverage disputes throughout Florida. To schedule a free consultation, call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998.

The devastating and destructive forces of tornadoes was felt in Tennessee, where there were dozens of deaths and many more injuries. Amid the damage was more than 100 destroyed buildings, downed power lines, and a severely damaged airport. Florida has a high frequency of tornadoes. If your insurance company has delayed, denied, or underpaid your home or commercial property tornado claim, we may be able to help you. Call Corless Barfield Trial Group at 813-258-4998. We can assist you in obtaining a recovery for your loss.

Life insurance is a heavily regulated industry. The rules are strict and narrow. The laws in Florida favor the insurance company. You need a lawyer to represent your rights in a life insurance dispute. Insurers - and their lawyers - will do everything they can to keep policyholders from getting paid on legitimate claims. If you have questions about a life insurance policy, call Corless Barfield Trial Group today at 813-258-4998.

Sen. Jeff Brandes filed a bill to update Florida's laws to accommodate the growing trend of micro-mobility. Brandes' bill (SB 1148) would legalize the use of electric scooters in the same manner that regular bicycles are regulated. But the dangers associated with these e-bikes are significant. More than 65 million Americans reside in homeowners associations, condominium communities, cooperatives and other planned communities. All of these communities desire to preserve the character and safety of the community, provide services and amenities to residents, and protect property values. Corless Barfield Trial Group represents homeowners, property managers, homeowners associations, Community Management Associations, and Licensed Community Association Managers ("LCAM"). Watch this video, and contact our insurance dispute attorneys at 813-258-4998.

Fire damage can wreak havoc on your property and has the potential to consume everything in its path. Was your home or business property damaged or destroyed by fire? Has your insurance company resisted doing what's right in accordance with the policy that they wrote? If you have suffered fire damage and your insurance company has denied, delayed or underpaid your valid claim, we encourage you to contact the knowledgeable and experienced insurance lawyers at Corless Barfield Trial Group. For free, confidential case evaluation call us at 813-258-4998. Fire is a frightening peril for people to face, and we make every effort to battle insurance companies on your behalf.

Kobe Bryant, 41, the legendary basketball star who spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, was killed when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed into a mountainside amid foggy conditions and burst into flames in the hills above Calabasas, California. The Oscar winner, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other people, were among those killed. In this podcast, the terrible helicopter tragedy is viewed through the lens of aviation law, products liability cases, and personal injury law.