Who’s Liable When Self-Driving Cars Crash?
Autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming a transportation reality as companies continue to refine the technology that allows motor vehicles to pilot themselves. Self-driving cars change the primary responsibility for the operation of the vehicle which, in turn, changes the potential liability for the damage and injuries that occur when cars get into accidents. The operation […]
What To Expect After A Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are serious injuries to the brain that can change a person’s life in an instant and require years to a lifetime of treatment. TBI can occur: When something pierces the skull When the head hits an external object When an external force causes the brain to slam into the inside of […]
Textured Breast Implants And The Risk Of Cancer
Women get breast implants for two reasons – enhancement or reconstruction. Over the years various manufacturers of breast implants have been held accountable to the recipients when the implants were defective in some way or caused an illness that was not anticipated. The earliest reported case of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) was […]
Common Causes of Injuries to Children in Florida
Having a child is one of the most exciting moments in life. It is also very stressful. As a parent, you worry about them being healthy, staying safe at school, and coming home from their friends’ houses free of injury. Parenthood is an emotional rollercoaster ride and it doesn’t get any easier as your child […]
Condo Collapse Spurs Surfside Leaders To Look Into Missed Warnings
At the time of this writing, the death toll remains at 97 victims in the partial condo collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida. The collapse happened on June 24, and 95 victims have now been identified. First responders and search-and-rescue teams have undertaken the grueling process of finding and identifying victims […]
Philips Respironics Breathing Machines Recalled By The Millions
Millions of sleep apnea and breathing machines have been recalled by the medical device manufacturer Philips Respironics. The updated recall states the DreamStation CPAP sleep apnea and other breathing machines may increase lung injury risks. In April 2021, the initial Philips Sleep Apnea Device recall was issued, and in June 2021, the recall was updated. […]
