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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

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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

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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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Nearly 400 American Children Die In Swimming Pools Annually

Nearly 400 American Children Die In Swimming Pools Annually 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned American parents that around 390 children drown in swimming pools annually. Here in Florida, where swimming pools are a summer necessity,…

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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Safety Tips From USPS Experts

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Safety Tips From USPS Experts 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Few Americans encounter dangerous dogs as often as our mail carriers. According to a press release from the United States Postal Service, nearly 6,000 mail carriers suffered dog bite injuries…

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National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

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Unfortunately, boating accidents happen every year. This Memorial Day law enforcement is kicking off its annual National Safe Boating Week. South Florida is known for its tropical weather, beaches and…

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New DWI Proposal Hopes To Lower Fatal Crash Rate

New DWI Proposal Hopes To Lower Fatal Crash Rate 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In a move that may surprise Florida drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board this week recommended a new national limit on blood alcohol content. Currently, the national limit is 0.08…

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Drowsy Driving: One More Update On Ambien Risks

Drowsy Driving: One More Update On Ambien Risks 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Drowsy driving has occupied more than a fair share of the national news coverage in the last two weeks. First, last week saw a high-profile report on the high number…

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Potential Changes In Drunk Driving Laws

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The National Transportation Safety Board has no authority to compel states to adopt its recommendations concerning traffic laws. That said, many legislators take it seriously when the safety organization suggests…

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Addressing The Problem Of Drowsy Driving

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When it comes to reducing drowsy driving accidents, safety experts and law enforcement officials face a difficult task. Commercial truck drivers are limited to driving no more than 11 hours…

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Drowsy Driving: Experts Have Few Solutions

Drowsy Driving: Experts Have Few Solutions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Our last post looked at the disturbing frequency of fatal drowsiness-related crashes in America. More than 11,000 people died as a result of drowsy driving between 2000 and 2010. Unfortunately,…

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Drowsy Driving: Statistics Show A Persistent And Serious Problem

Drowsy Driving: Statistics Show A Persistent And Serious Problem 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

According to federal statistics, drowsy driving is responsible for at least 11,000 fatal car accidents in the 10 years between 2000 and 2010. Despite this grim number and the obvious…

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Texting May Be Number One Killer Of Teens

Texting May Be Number One Killer Of Teens 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Teen drivers have long faced higher accident rates than other drivers. They get into more car crashes and they die in fatal car accidents more often than older drivers. A…

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Changing The Nature Of Your Visit To The Doctor

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People who lament the days of doctors making house calls may have mixed feelings about a possible new direction in the field of medicine. So-called “virtual” health care may become…

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Technology May Harm Decision-Making Ability

Technology May Harm Decision-Making Ability 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Some people view their smart phones, tablets and portable electronic devices as a way to make them more efficient and effective. Others view them as an essential lifeline, or even…

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Sleep Drug Sees Increase In Dangerous Reactions

Sleep Drug Sees Increase In Dangerous Reactions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Sleep medications have seen a number of unfavorable headlines in recent months. That trend continued last week as a new study revealed a massive increase in the number of emergency…

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