Costa Concordia Disaster Spurs New Cruise Ship Laws
In the wake of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in January, cruise line industry officials created three new policies to address passenger safety issues. They will present the policies to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization this month. The newly created policies come after a safety review following the Costa Concordia disaster. The first […]
How Does Florida Protect Consumers?
Florida consumers fall victim to deceptive trade practices every day. When insurance companies refuse to pay a legitimate claim, they violate the terms of their own policy that they sold to you. Florida law prohibits businesses from engaging in deceptive and unfair acts, which harm consumers, businesses and individuals. Fraudulent acts include false advertising, high-pressure […]
When is a Vehicle Recall Necessary?
When is a vehicle recall necessary? When a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment (including tires) does not comply with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; or When there is a safety-related defect in the vehicle or equipment. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) set minimum performance requirements for those parts of the […]
What Causes Runaway Vehicles?
Last year, television news networks broadcast frightening 911 audio of a family in the moments before a fatal car crash. Their car experienced sudden acceleration, and there was nothing the driver could do to slow down the runaway vehicle. The family died moments later when the car crashed. An investigation revealed that a vehicle defect caused […]
Why Won’t Florida Pass a Distracted Driving Law?
If you drive a newer motor vehicle, you might enjoy the added feature of an in-board feature that lets you operate your cell phone with your voice or by using buttons on the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company’s Sync System is one of those systems that makes cell phone use slightly safer while driving. It might […]
Freezing to Death in the Water
If you thought that hypothermia was only a danger in cold water, you thought wrong. Hypothermia is a common boating injury, and it can occur in waters as warm as 80 degrees. Hypothermia sets in when the body’s core internal temperature drops below the point where normal body functions occur. Whether you are on a boat, […]
Three Defective Drugs Linked to Cancer
You have probably heard of all the varied things that might cause cancer. But you may not know that a prescription drug marketed to improve your health could likely cause cancer and immune deficiency. So far, researchers have linked three defective drugs to an increased risk of these two conditions. Prempro – a hormone replacement drug. […]
How are Drug Makers Getting Defective Drugs on the Market?
If you want to believe all the good press about a new prescription drug, then you should believe the negative press as well. However, many drug companies do not want you to see any negative press about their new prescription drugs. To that end, some drug makers utilize less-than-honest methods to flood the market with […]
How Safe are Florida’s Waters for Boaters?
Year round recreational boating is a luxury that Florida residents and vacationers enjoy. While boating can be a fun activity on the water, it can also be dangerous for operators and passengers. Carelessness and inattention are the leading causes of boating accidents in Florida. The most recent statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Obesity Drugs Linked to Cardiovascular Problems
Obesity is an epidemic in this country, but would you risk further damage to your health by taking a potentially harmful obesity drug? That is a question that a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel considered in March when it met to discuss stricter approval guidelines for obesity drugs. Federal regulators are concerned about the […]
