Thanksgiving can be hazardous to your health -- and we're not just talking about the potential for a serious bout of indigestion. Every year, a lot of extended family members gather at a relative's house for feasting and fun -- but accidents do happen. Some of them...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims

Year: 2019
Horrifying drunk driving accident leaves Florida mother dead
A Saturday evening accident shut the entire Rickenbacker Causeway down, closing the route to and from Key Biscayne, Florida, for nearly eight hours. Many motorists were trapped in their cars until 4 a.m. on Nov. 4. A drunk driver was to blame. Even worse, the accident...
Defects in warnings can lead to serious consumer harm
All products that are sold to the public have to have specific information on them. You have to ensure that you read these thoroughly because they will tell you about the specific instructions for the product. When these instructions aren't clear, you might end up...
Liquid nitrogen in a drink leads to lawsuit
Watch any cooking show on television these days and you may notice that "molecular gastronomy" is all the rage. Chefs are experimenting with recipes that produce amazing and delightful chemical reactions for the pleasure of diners everywhere. It was probably only a...
What types of defects do consumer products most often have?
Each year countless Americans are injured or killed while using a variety of consumer products they purchase through online retailers or at their local stores. Toys, personal care or home health products, vehicles, furniture, electronics, furniture and household...
What are office air quality illnesses and their symptoms?
Most Florida residents who work in an office setting do not typically fear serious work accidents or injuries. However, several health risks are associated with office building employment. You probably already know about carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive movement...
How do you prove emotional distress after an injury?
Are you considering filing a lawsuit against those you hold responsible for a serious injury -- whether it was the result of a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident or an amusement park ride that went awry? You've likely heard that in addition to compensation to cover...
What are top driving distractions?
Have you ever suddenly realized, while driving, that you had not looked at the road in a notable amount of time? It's jarring and frightening. It's sort of like when you suddenly open your eyes and realize you dozed off behind the wheel. You may only have closed your...
Don’t sabotage your own accident claim
If you've been injured in a car accident while driving, riding as a passenger, biking or walking, you may have significant medical expenses and be off work for a while. It's perfectly normal to expect the culpable party to pay for you losses -- but you can end up...
What is Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ law?
The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things for people to bear -- especially when that death is premature and could have been avoided. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to hold the person or persons responsible for that death financially liable for...