Every year many injuries and wrongful deaths are caused by defective products. For example, more than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental, non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning from consumer products, and almost 7 million cribs …
I write in response to the numerous articles in the News concerning the new rules that would apply to advertising guidelines to websites. I was particularly disturbed to see one member of the Board of Governors say that lawyers “don’t …
Traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) is an extremely serious injury that may result from a fall or a car accident. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), falls are the leading cause of TBI in the United States …
Physicians are human and, therefore, they make mistakes. However, when a physician deviates from the standard of care, the results can be tragic, and sometimes deadly. According to a comprehensive study performed by Millennium Research Group, medical error is the …
Having a Florida Drivers License is a privilege given to us by the State of Florida. As with any privilege, if it is abused or misused the State can suspend or revoke the privilege. Everyone who operates a motor vehicle …
Airplane accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries and death. The resulting lawsuits are complex, involving state and federal law, and sometimes international law. Unfortunately, once an airplane crashes, important physical evidence is usually destroyed in the accident. Determining the cause …
It seems like every street corner in urban Florida has a pharmacy. National chains have taken special care to place their drug stores in convenient, visible locations that will help maximize their profits. Sadly, these chains frequently do not exercise …
Letters of Protection (LOP) continue to be a minefield for medical professionals. This article is a brief overview of the Ethics Rules and some common sense guidelines that can be of great assistance so medical professionals can have maximum protection …
Construction site accidents are on the rise in the United States. According to The Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, total fatal work related injuries in all sectors was 5,214 in 2008, the most recent information available. The most …
Florida law defines an ATV as any off-highway vehicle 50 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 900 pounds or less, designed to travel on three or more low-pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled …
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