Happy and SAFE Halloween Tips

This Halloween, make sure to practice vigilance and safety.

If you plan on having trick-or-treaters come to the house, make sure there is a well lit path for them. And while it's fun to have a good scare on Halloween, be mindful how easily frightened a child can become. You never know how someone will react when they are frightened. If they hurt themselves or someone else, you could be held liable.

If you are taking the kids trick=or-treating, stay close to home. We all hear about those wealthy neighborhoods that give out king sized everything. That's kind of stereotyping when you think about it. Stay in your own neighborhood where you know who's giving your kids candy. Also, make sure you have a flashlight for you and the kids. Reflective tape is also a good measure to keep the kids visible.

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Don't Ride Out The Pain

Jeffrey B. Sexton's Law Firm is a Personal Injury Law Firm serving all of Central Florida for over 15 years. We will work tirelessly to ensure that you are rewarded for the damages you've incurred at the hands of negligence. Be it a dog bite, a slip and fall, a car accident, or something else, if your'e not at fault, then we will work to expose that.

Many people think they have no recourse in certain cases. For example, someone may slip and fall in a grocery store, and then bolt out of there out of embarrassment, leaving groceries behind. Only to get home and realize they had a broken pelvis. Embarrassment can be painful, but that'll go away. A broken pelvis requires much more. Which is why if you do happen to fall, take inventory of why you fell. Sure, humans trip. But sometime we are tripped up... By something or someone that shouldn't be there.


If you or someone you now has sustained an injury due to negligence or even suspected negligence, give us a call today!

Domestic Abuse isn't Always Caught On Camera.

Domestic Abuse is a very serious offense. All too often it goes unreported, unsaid or unnoticed. Years of it can deprive the victim of any sense of self worth and eventually make them succumb to it and feel as if they deserve it.




Nobody deserves to be abused physically, mentally, emotionally. Enduring pain and suffering at the hands of another is wrong in any book. Especially the law.




Recently, NFL running back, Ray Rice, was released from the Baltimore Ravens organization and suspended indefinitely when video was released of him abusing his then girlfriend and now fiancee in an elevator. The problem is, video had already been released. Enough video to show that she was the victim of abuse. How did the NFL react? A four game suspension. When public outcry couldn’t be ignored, NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, reevaluated the NFL’s complacent policy and enacted far harsher penalties for those who commit domestic abuse. Many say that was too little too late.




On Monday, September 9th, it took TMZ releasing the full video to give the public full awareness of what transpired in that elevator. It was disgusting and barbaric. Upon seeing this, the Ravens and the NFL quickly disassociated themselves with Mr. Rice, and his football career (at least in the NFL) is seemingly ended.




While it is good news that the team and the league acted appropriately in the measures they took, on the other hand it’s quite frightening how much was needed for them to act.

It took a gossip site to uncover an all too common truth.




For every Ray Rice case, there are a myriad like it who unfortunately don’t have surveillance tape or curious paparazzi prodding into the story. Many times, it goes unnoticed unless the victim speaks up. Let what happened with this incident be a wake up call. We herald and champion those who play the game we love so much, but domestic abuse is a game ender. Let’s not let dazzling moves and touchdowns skew our moral compass. When we see, hear about, or suspect someone is being abused, we need to speak up. Not just victims, but witnesses too. We shouldn’t have to wait for the replay to act.




If you or someone you know is suffering at the hands of another, be it physical, mental and or emotional abuse, you have someone who will listen. Give us a call today.




Attorney Jeffrey B. Sexton, P.A. 407-293-1144 or 1-888-293-1144




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Pedestrian Safety

Central Florida is home to some of the most dangerous intersections in Florida for pedestrians. A pedestrian is almost certain to suffer devastating injuries when struck by an automobile. This is a very serious issue that affects all of us. 

Using a crosswalk and looking both ways before crossing the street are only the beginning of safely walking the streets of Central Florida. Call or e-mail us today for a free evaluation of your case.

Are You Up to Date On The Rules of the Road?

Do you know the rules of the road? Most of us learn the rules, get our license at 16 and then forget them like we forget the periodic table of elements.

It never hurts to revisit the rules. They are ever changing and it's likely that if you took your written driving test in the late 80's, you may not be fully aware of changes that have been made.

 So, do yourself a favor. Visit www.dmvflorida.org or www.ntsb.gov or www.flhsmv.gov to refresh and renew your awareness of traffic and safety. It can save your life and others.

Back To School

Back to school time is here. This means traffic increase on the road... Which also means an increase of potential danger.

When crossing streets, remember what Mom told us: "Look both ways and look again." Often times, crosswalks, stop signs and sidewalks create a false barrier of protection. Be vigilant. 

On foot and in transit. If we are all a little more aware of each other, we can prevent senseless accidents.

What Happens When A Dog Attack Occurs On A Rental Property?

When living in an apartment building, neighbors have to be extremely mindful not to infringe on their cohabitants. When residing in an apartment building, certain guidelines and rules are in place to protect not only the owner's property but the tenant's safety and well being. In the event a dog bite occurs on the premises of a rental property, more than one party can be held liable for the damages suffered from an animal attack. If negligence is proven on the part of the dog owner and the property owner then both parties could be held responsible.

Per Florida law, a landlord has a duty to protect its tenants in connection with a vicious dog of which the landlord has knowledge. In White v. Whitworth, 509 So. 2d 378, 380 (Fla. 4th DCA 1987), the court stated:

"A landlord who recognizes and assumes the duty to protect co-tenants from dangerous propensities of a tenant's pet is required to undertake reasonable precautions to protect co-tenants from reasonably foreseeable injury occasioned thereby."

If the lease agreement includes rules which specifically prohibit certain breeds of dogs, the landlord can be held liable for his or her failure to enforce those rules despite knowledge that prohibited dogs reside upon the premises.

If you or a loved one has been attacked by an animal, contact Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton at 888-293-1144 or at www.sextonlaw.com.