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Table of Contents
Featured Blog Posts
Personal Injury
- What Types of Lawyers Are the Highest Paid?
- How Long Does It Take to Get A Personal Injury Settlement Check in South Florida?
Medical Malpractice
- Finding the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Florida
- Is a Misdiagnosis Considered Malpractice?
- IV Infiltration Injury – Symptoms of Nerve Damage From An IV
- Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirements
- How to Find Out if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
Car Accidents
- Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?
- Uber & Lyft Driver Requirements in Florida
- Traffic and Red Light Cameras in Boca Raton, FL
Latest Blog Posts
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Car Seat Manufacturer to Face Florida Child Injury Lawsuit in 2017
A Florida judge in Duval County has set a trial date for August next year against the makers of the Ohio-based Evenflo, a car seat manufacturer accused of improperly recommending car seats that are too big for some children. The lawsuit was filed on behalf
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Study of Head Injuries Gets Another $100M From NFL
The National Football League has pledged more support to the study of head injuries. The professional sports organization says the goal of “Play Smart, Play Safe” is to explore ways to prevent, diagnose and treat head injuries that are known to result from playing this
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NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Rose in 2015, Largest Uptick in Decades
The latest government statistics on car accidents and resulting fatalities in the U.S. paints a troubling picture of the lack of safety on our national highways and roads. Last year, the number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes was nearly 35,100, according to the
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Hoverboard Injuries Prompt Nearly a Dozen Manufacturer Recalls
Product liability lawsuits may be on the horizon for hoverboard manufactures, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports at least 10 companies have recalled the devices. There are two main dangers with the devices: The CPSC refers to the devices as “self-balancing scooters,” though
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“Textalyzer” Brings Hope of Distracted Driving Detector After Crashes
Officers investigating drunk driving accidents have a device at their disposal called breathalyzers, which help them detect a person’s breath-alcohol concentration. Blood-alcohol concentration can also be detected through a blood test, though they may have to get a warrant for that. In cases where a
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$20 Million Truck Accident Lawsuit Verdict for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Personal injury lawyers successfully worked to obtain $20 million for their client, who suffered brain injuries as a result of a truck accident. Though they had argued for $25 million in the case, they overcame defense arguments that plaintiff’s costs for past and future care
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School Bus Accident Kills 1 Student, Injures 13 Others
Tragedy struck recently on a highway in South Georgia when a tractor-trailer struck a school bus carrying 30 students, killing one and injuring 13 others. Authorities reported a 15-year-old girl was killed in the collision, which occurred in the southbound lanes of I-75. The crash
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Carter v. Reese – Good Samaritan Laws Protect Those Who Hurt While Trying to Help
Good Samaritan laws exist throughout the country and are intended to offer legal protection to persons who may otherwise be reluctant to provide assistance to someone who is injured, incapacitated or in danger. These laws can be complex and vary from state-to-state. Florida’s Good Samaritan
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Federal Food Poisoning Lawsuit Alleges Chipotle Execs Failed on Quality Control
A federal lawsuit filed against Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle by its shareholders alleges that company leaders failed in their response to a series of food-borne illness outbreaks that sickened customers across the country. This lawsuit was filed by shareholders who accuse the top company brass
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Page v. Moses Taylor Hospital – Twins’ Death Medical Malpractice Settlement for $4.25M Not Sealed
Opening arguments had been slated to begin in the case of Page v. Moses Taylor Hospital, a medical malpractice action in suburban New York following the death of two unborn twin girls in utero after their mother suffered from pre-eclampsia. This dangerous condition occurs usually
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Liability Waiver Overcome With Evidence of Gross Negligence
A growing number of organizations are requiring a signature on liability waivers before allowing folks to participate. On one hand, these documents are supposed to help patrons stay informed of the possible risks. The problem is, people rarely read them – or read them thoroughly –
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In re: Aramark Sports – Duty to Warn of Inclement Weather, Vessel Limits in Fatal Boating Accident
A federal appeals court gave limited reprieve to a boat rental company defending itself in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2009 boating accident in which two couples died and one other couple survived with injuries. The question was whether the boat rental company
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Appleabaum v. Target Corp. – Defective Bicycle Lawsuit Grinds to a Halt
Most people when they hear the words “cycling accident” automatically think of a collision with a car. It’s true that a significant portion of serious bicycle accident injuries are the result of bike run-ins with motor vehicles. However, most bicycling accidents overall are solo crashes.
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Ballard v. Kerr – Liposuction Lawsuit Alleges Medical Malpractice of Surgeon
A liposuction surgery went horribly wrong, according to the husband of the patient who died less than a week after undergoing the knife. Now, the Idaho Supreme Court in Ballard v. Kerr has affirmed plaintiff’s nearly $4 million damage award, though the court did order
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Bixenmann v. Dickinson Land Surveyors – Plaintiffs Needed Expert Witness to Prove Injury Lawsuit
When a person alleges negligence on behalf of a professional person who was acting in the scope of employment at the time of the purported wrongful act, it may be necessary for the plaintiff to secure expert witness testimony. In these cases, a finding of
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Smith v. Leake County School District – Failure to Protect Against Bullying
We trust that when we send our child to school, the teachers, administrators, coaches and other staff are going to do all they can to ensure the safety of our youth. In fact, they have a legal duty to do so. When that does not
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Hot Air Balloon Pilot in Fatal Accident Had Priors for DUI
The man at the helm in the deadliest hot air balloon crash in U.S. history reportedly had at least four drunk driving convictions and had reportedly done two stints in prison, according to public records. Whether those facts had anything to do with the horrific
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Link v. FirstEnergy Corp. – Utility Company Not Liable for Poorly-Placed Poles
Even though a utility company placed its poles in a position that failed to abide U.S. Federal Highway Administration “Clear Zone” stipulations, and even though this failure was noted by the local government with which it contracted, the Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hold the company responsible
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$7.25 M Bicycle Accident Injury Lawsuit Settlement
Following an out-of-court settlement for nearly $7 million last year after a serious bicycle accident, the City of Mercer Island has reached a $7.25 million injury settlement after another bicycle accident. Plaintiffs in this case were a woman who was rendered quadriplegic in a bike
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Cramer v. Hon. Starr – Original Tortfeasor Rule Tested
The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled on the common law precedent of the original tortfeasor rule, which allows a person who is civilly liable to another for some injury may also be civilly liable for the negligence, mistake or lack of skill on the part