If you've seen commercial trucks on the roads of Florida, you've likely seen the underride guards on the rear of these vehicles. They are pieces of metal that hang down from the bottom of the truck to nearly the top of the road. This equipment is required on the rear...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2019
Product liability claims for defective medical devices
Manufacturers and designers of medical devices take many steps to make certain these products are safe for consumers. When your doctor prescribes you such a device, you can be reasonably sure that the product has already undergone many safety tests. However, there are...
Are ‘fast’ MRIs a better testing option than CT scans for kids?
When a child strikes their head in a car crash, playing sports, in a fall or other accident, parents may be concerned about them undergoing a CT scan because of the exposure to ionizing radiation. However, doctors often order CT scans in emergency rooms to help...
Multiple lawsuits aim to hold Juul accountable for vaping trouble
Vaping is all over the news right now as government officials and medical experts scramble to determine why there's been a sudden outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and deaths all over the country. In the meantime, however, some consumers are taking action against...
Motorcyclist killed in left-hand turn accident in Florida
Police officers in Orange County are investigating a motorcycle accident which left one man dead and another in the hospital. The accident occurred on Sept. 22, 2019, happened at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Amber Road, around 2:30 in the morning. According...
Florida laws aim to stop dangerous texting and driving
A new texting and driving law went into effect in Florida over the summer. Drivers need to ensure that they know precisely what is allowed now. One of the significant points to recognize is that the new law makes using a cellphone while you drive a primary offense....
5-month-old Florida girl killed in multi-car crash
A family and her Central Florida community are mourning the death of a 5-month-old girl, the victim of a car crash. She died two days after the multi-car accident in northern Hillsborough County. Her death was announced by the fire chief in Pasco County, where her...
How do I avoid injury at an Orlando roadside construction site?
Working on an Orlando roadside construction site is incredibly dangerous. Even though there are warning signs, cones and other blockades, you can still be involved in a serious accident. Most roadside construction zone accidents are caused by inattentive or impaired...
Many theme park injuries are due to premises negligence
All premises that are open to the public must be safe for use and visitation at all times. Ensuring that a shop or restaurant is safe, for example, is a fairly straightforward process. However, on premises such as theme parks, there are thousands of potential hazards,...
Florida personal injury claims: Lawyer approved do’s and don’ts
When a severe personal injury leaves you struggling with pain, recovery efforts and mounting debt, you need real information, not legal rhetoric. You have probably already unearthed a vast amount of data -- some of it useful, much of it not -- in your quest to find a...