Fatal Truck Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Accidents involving large trucks and similar large commercial vehicles have the potential to cause serious harm to those involved. The size and weight of a vehicle are a major factors influencing the severity of one’s injuries in a collision. When someone is harmed in an accident involving a large commercial vehicle, they may be left […]
3 Reasons Fatal Bicycle Accidents Are Common in Florida
Riding a bicycle should be an ideal means of navigating Florida’s communities and roads. Unlike driving, bicycling is good for your health and the environment. However, bicyclists must be aware of how vulnerable they are on the road. Unlike the drivers and passengers of enclosed vehicles, who are protected by the steel frames of those […]
Tesla to Face Litigation Over Fatal 2018 Accident
Up until recently, Tesla has not been subject to much noteworthy litigation. That is set to change. A Florida judge has recently decided that, despite Tesla’s request for dismissal, a case involving deaths potentially resulting from a design flaw in a Tesla vehicle can move forward. The Background of Tesla’s Upcoming Jury Trial In 2018, […]
Who Is Liable If You Are Injured In A Helicopter Accident In Florida?
Florida is a popular destination for many people and their families. The state offers a variety of activities for vacation goers, which is increasing including helicopter rides and tours. These rides can vary in price, and just like most things, the price equals the quality. Cheaper rides may not have the right certifications and safety […]
What Should You Do After Being Injured At A Theme Park?
For more than a century, visiting theme parks has been a favorite pastime of American families. While amusement parks are a fun way to spend the day, they can be riskier than you think. In reality, there are a plethora of ways people can sustain injuries at a theme park. If you recently attended a […]
Who is Liable if You are Injured on a Cruise Ship in Florida?
When you plan a cruise, you’re hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. What you don’t anticipate is being injured. A cruise ship accident can drastically derail your holiday. Cruise ships are an excellent choice for vacations because they are often all-inclusive and allow you to visit a variety of locations in one trip. Out at sea, […]
Pharmaceutical Litigation: Elmiron, Allergan, and Zantac Updates
Thousands of people are severely injured or killed each year by prescription and over-the-counter medications that they thought were safe. Prescription and over-the-counter drug adverse effects are one of the main causes of death in the United States. There are currently ongoing lawsuits, pending settlements, and trials happening around common drugs across the United States. Three […]
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 […]
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 […]