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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Florida
In 2008, a University of Central Florida football player collapsed during a pre-season conditioning drill and later died. In a subsequent wrongful death lawsuit, a jury found the University of Central Florida Athletic Association guilty of negligence and ordered it to pay $10 million to the young player’s family. The University’s insurance company, Great… Read More »
Bicycle Danger in the Sunshine State
Alejandro Hermis needed to buy a loaf of bread, so he rode his bicycle to Winn-Dixie for a quick shopping trip. However, on his way home, an SUV struck the bicycle from behind. Unfortunately, Mr. Hermis did not survive the crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicles injured 52,000 cyclists… Read More »
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
On a routine shopping trip to Wal-Mart, a Port St. Lucie man had a freak accident. A sign fell down from an improperly assembled display, and it cause Tom Papakalodoukas to slip. The fall resulted in a torn bicep tendon, which is now permanently deformed. In a recent lawsuit, a court ordered Wal-Mart to… Read More »
When Surgeons Leave Something Behind
After Lenny LeClair had surgery to treat a digestive disorder, he felt fine. However, a few months later LeClair experienced non-stop vomiting and excruciating abdominal pain. A CT scan revealed that surgical sponges became embedded in his intestines. LeClair underwent many surgeries, but he will need a plastic pouch attached to his abdomen for… Read More »
Asbestos Exposure is Often Deadly
According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, Florida has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related deaths in the nation. Florida is ranked second and follows closely behind the top spot, California. Prior to 1975, asbestos was a commonly used construction material. It was in homes, schools and offices across the nation…. Read More »
How to Avoid a Ladder Accident
Many people hold the superstitious belief that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. However, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), climbing a ladder is the real danger. The CPSC reports that approximately 240,000 Americans suffered from a ladder-related injury in 2011. Some basic ladder safety precautions can help prevent an accident…. Read More »
The Terrible Aftermath of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are more common than we think. In the United States, there are more than 1.4 million TBIs reported every year. Unfortunately, the Sunshine State is a hotbed for these devastating accidents. Nearly 97,000 TBI cases a year come from Florida. Like many injuries, TBIs come in a range of degrees…. Read More »
Teen Drivers can Impact Parents’ Pocketbooks
When a teen gets behind the wheel, it can be a dangerous situation. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers are three time more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers from other age groups. This may be due to factors such as inexperience and… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Crash
After leaving Steinbrenner Field, New York Yankee’s outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was involved in a terrible car crash. Ichiro was traveling south on Dale Mabry Highway when his SUV hit another vehicle. Allegedly, the second vehicle turned left across West Kennedy Boulevard when oncoming traffic had a green-light. Although Ichiro did not sustain injuries, his… Read More »
Trucking Danger on Florida Roads
Florida roads are a hot-spot for trucking danger. In 2010, Florida saw nearly 3,000 accidents involving large trucks. This resulted in 1,533 injuries and 82 deaths. Large trucks are a serious hazard to all other vehicles on the road. And when you look at the numbers, you’ll see why. Large trucks can have a… Read More »
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