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Child Safety and Swimming Pools
Recently, a four-year-old boy almost drowned in a Disney cruise ship swimming pool. The child was pulled from a swimming pool on the ship. His parents approached the scene as emergency medical workers were taking action. An ambulance took the boy to Cape Canaveral Hospital and he was then flown to Arnold Palmer Hospital… Read More »
When a Vacation Results in Victimhood, Who’s at Fault?
People travel from all over the world to enjoy Florida’s beautiful beaches, warm weather and entertainment attractions. However, a vacation doesn’t always go as planned. Criminals often target tourists who may fall victim to assault, robbery, rape or worse. This is especially true for those staying at hotels. When tourists are guests at a… Read More »
The Serious Impact of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Workplace injuries aren’t limited to sudden accidents, such as falls, fractures and burns. They can also form slowly over time. For example, many employees suffer from repetitive motion injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is a neurological disorder caused by repeated pressure on the median nerve. This nerve extends from the forearm to… Read More »
Hidden Dangers at Day Care
When the baby boy’s parents dropped him off at daycare, they expected the environment to be safe. In fact, the facility was far from it. Kim Blanchette had been running an unlicensed home day care center in Ocala with improper safety standards. After the one-year-old died in Blanchette’s illegal daycare center, she told police… Read More »
Slip and Falls are No Laughing Matter
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls lead to more than one million emergency room visits every year. This type of accident can result in serious injuries such as sprains, bone fractures or traumatic brain injuries. It can even result in death. Under Florida law, a person injured in a slip… Read More »
Nissan Found Liable for Automotive Design Defect
In the summer of 2006, Larry Clanton was driving his Nissan Altima to meet friends at the Jersey Shore. Before he made it to his destination, a 73-pound runaway tire bounced toward him and cracked the roof of his car. The accident caused a severe neck fracture that left Clanton with permanent debilitating injuries…. Read More »
The Hazards of Driving with Old Tires
Many factors can cause tire failure, including over-inflation, under-inflation, excessive weight or structural defects. One of the most common causes is tire aging. Aging tires are dangerous because the structural integrity of a tire diminishes over time. When the structure degrades, it creates a stronger likelihood of catastrophic tire failure. Oftentimes, tire failure only… Read More »
A Good Samaritan is Not Always Good
In Broward County, a Good Samaritan recently helped save the life of a young boy. The 10-year-old was climbing a tree, but slipped and fell onto a fence. A passerby saw the injured boy and applied pressure to his puncture wounds. Rescue personnel took the boy to the hospital with critical injuries, but the… Read More »
What If I Can’t Afford a Lawyer?
After an accident, money may be tight. You may be out of work and facing a mountain of medical bills. If someone else is at fault for your injuries, a civil lawsuit can get you the compensation you deserve. This may include medical expenses, lost wages and even your pain and suffering. Though you… Read More »
Riding ATVs Can Result in Injury, Death and Civil Liability
Unfortunately, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are more common than you think. When a 13-year-old Florida resident went for a ride on a friend’s ATV, she crashed into a tree and later died. Her parents brought a negligence lawsuit against the owners of the ATV and their son, who allowed the girl to ride the… Read More »
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