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June 2013

Man arrested in Miami, Florida, double-fatality car crash

Man arrested in Miami, Florida, double-fatality car crash 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A 26-year-old man has been arrested by the Traffic Homicide Unit in Coral Gables, Florida, after toxicology results allegedly showed he was driving under the influence at the time of…

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Medical malpractice agreement rejected by Florida Supreme Court

Medical malpractice agreement rejected by Florida Supreme Court 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court has reversed a ruling by the 1st District Court of Appeals over a medical malpractice arbitration agreement. That agreement was signed by…

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Second wrongful death lawsuit filed against Monster Energy

Second wrongful death lawsuit filed against Monster Energy 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Monster Beverage Corp. was named as the defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in California. The lawsuit was filed by the mother of a 19-year-old man. The plaintiff claims…

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Are Proposed Safety Changes A Threat?

Are Proposed Safety Changes A Threat? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Figuring out how to get drivers to concentrate on the road is a growing challenge. In an effort to reduce distracted driving accidents, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

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The Dangers Of Inattentive Walking

The Dangers Of Inattentive Walking 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Significant attention has been paid to the dangers of texting and driving. The rise in popularity of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, also poses a threat to pedestrians. Some…

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Miami Deck Collapse Injures Dozens, Part 2

Miami Deck Collapse Injures Dozens, Part 2 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Our last post discussed the recent collapse of a deck at a Miami-area sports bar. The bar’s deck suddenly fell out from underneath a large crowd during the Heat-Spurs game…

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The Impact Of Helmet Laws On Motorcycle Injury Claims

The Impact Of Helmet Laws On Motorcycle Injury Claims 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Helmet laws are among the only safety regulations that have lost strength in recent years. In many states, motorcycle groups have campaigned to have mandatory helmet laws repealed. A recent…

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Discussing Alternative Medicine And The Supplement Industry

Discussing Alternative Medicine And The Supplement Industry 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The Food and Drug Administration reports that there are more than 54,000 supplements available in stores and on the Internet. These alternative medicines are not regulated in the same way…

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New Ground In Battle Over Recalls

New Ground In Battle Over Recalls 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requests that an automaker recall a vehicle, the request is almost never refused. Auto defects can cause a recall due to any number…

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Elevator Safety: What Do We Take For Granted? Part 2

Elevator Safety: What Do We Take For Granted? Part 2 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

As our last post introduced, elevator systems are carefully designed to include numerous failsafe mechanisms to protect passengers in the event that one or more of the individual components fail.…

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Elevator Safety: What Do We Take For Granted? Part 1

Elevator Safety: What Do We Take For Granted? Part 1 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Modern elevators involve an ingenious and complex system of supposedly fail-safe systems. These devices, including brakes, cables, and counterweights, are designed to be so redundant that the failure of several…

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Designated Drivers And Car Accidents

Designated Drivers And Car Accidents 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The designated driver program is intended to reduce the number of injuries and deaths that come as a result of drunk drivers. The program may not be working as many…

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New Law Hampers Injured Patients’ Right To Compensation

New Law Hampers Injured Patients’ Right To Compensation 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

According to the American Medical Association, the total amount paid as the result of medical malpractice lawsuits had dropped steadily since 2003. The drop has not been the result of…

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Possible Changes To Allowable Truck Size And Weight

Possible Changes To Allowable Truck Size And Weight 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The Federal Highway Administration is currently studying the standards for truck size and weight on American roads. Changes have been proposed to allow much larger trucks to operate on interstates.…

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Would You Recognize The Signs Of A Drowning Kid?

Would You Recognize The Signs Of A Drowning Kid? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

One of our recent posts covered the surprisingly high number of children who drown in swimming pool accidents in the United States. Drowning accidents kill nearly 400 kids every year.…

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Honesty After Medical Errors

Honesty After Medical Errors 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When a doctor makes a mistake and a patient is harmed, what protections exist to make sure the patient knows what happened? Many hospitals once maintained policies of providing vague,…

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Miami Lawsuit Blames Hotel For Vicious Attack

Miami Lawsuit Blames Hotel For Vicious Attack 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

According to a lawsuit filed this week, a South Beach hotel is responsible for the injuries that a group of women inflicted on a guest. The attack allegedly occurred in…

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