Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Basics of Burns
Burns are damage to skin tissue caused by a variety of forces including: chemicals, electricity, heat, sunlight, and radiation. Scalds, flammable liquids and gases, and building fires are among some of the most common causes of burns. If you have been burned due to someone else’s negligence, make sure to reach out to an… Read More »
Florida Amusement Parks
The International Association of Amusement Parks reports that more than 400 theme parks and attractions exist in the United States. Further, the industry employs over half a million people year-round while generating approximately $12 billion in revenue. There is little doubt these parks are fun and they play a major role in our economy… Read More »
How to Mitigate the Four Inherent Dangers to Driving at Night
Many say getting behind the wheel of a car is one of the most dangerous things a person can do; yet, once the sun sets, this dangerous activity gets increasingly more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide, 49 percent of fatal crashes occur at night. Since the number of… Read More »
The Four Most Common Places Slip and Fall Accidents Occur
Everyone trips and falls at some point. Although our first reaction is typically to laugh at ourselves or others for slipping or falling, a trip and fall accident can be very serious and can cause a victim severe injuries. The severity of harm caused by falling, slipping, or tripping can range from small bruises… Read More »
Germanwings and Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is “a civil action against someone who can be held liable for a death.” Any injury that causes someone’s death retains the possibility for being classified as a wrongful death action. Florida’s wrongful death act governs how lawsuits are filed against responsible parties and includes negligent acts, breach of contract and warranty,… Read More »
Statute of Limitations Explained
Personal injury law has a variety of defenses that dictate if a claim may be brought at all, or alternatively, if the plaintiff’s recovery may be reduced. For example, a plaintiff might fail to establish a claim for negligence in their case because they lack one of the elements required to prove the defendant… Read More »
Risperdal: A Troublesome Antipsychotic Drug
Risperdal is the brand name for risperidone, a pharmaceutical drug that is made and sold by the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen. The drug was first approved by the FDA in 1993 and is classified as an atypical antipsychotic that changes the effect of brain chemistry. It is designed to treat schizophrenia in adults… Read More »
Target Data Breach: Class Action Settles for $10 Million
The popular American retail store Target was involved in one of the largest data breaches ever to occur. Customers who shopped between November 27 and December 15, 2013 may have had their credit card or debit information stolen. Target did not make an announcement that it, and its customers, had been a victim of… Read More »
Honda’s Defective Takata Air Bags: An Explosive Problem
Defective Air Bag News Honda is initiating a large-scale ad campaign with the hope of getting vehicle owners who have faulty airbags to seek out repairs at local dealerships. The Takata Corporation is responsible for producing the defective airbags. The problem centers on an inflator that has the potential to explode, causing metal pieces… Read More »
Driving While in Florida
In 2011, at least 23% of car accidents involved cell phones in the U.S. — that equates to 1.3 million crashes. According to the Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving, as of December 2013, 153.3 billion texts were sent in the US each month. A survey created by the Florida Department of Transportation… Read More »
