A Florida brain-injury facility came under fire in the past few weeks after Allstate Corporation, an insurance company, sued it for fraud. Allstate claims that the facility is warehousing brain-injury…
read moreThe packaging used to appeal to consumers may be a hazard when children are considered. Single wash packets of laundry detergent are often wrapped in brightly colored packaging that toddlers…
read moreFootball season is finally back! Tailgating is the quintessential football celebration, where family and friends gather together before the big game, grill up burgers, share football stories, and enjoy each…
read moreThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine recently published an analysis of hospital intensive care units and the results were termed “surprising and alarming.” According to the researchers, more than…
read moreThe Florida Department of Health filed an administrative complaint against a pediatrician this week. The complaint alleges that the pediatrician committed medical malpractice when treating a nine-year-old boy in 2010. The…
read moreTropical Storm Isaac left many South Florida residents without power and plenty of water damage. Although not a hurricane, the storm carried out its own fair share of damage from…
read morePerhaps we should file this story under “inevitable” but trampoline parks are coming under fire across the country. Trampoline park lawsuits are beginning to pop up, claiming that the facilities…
read moreResidents in a Miami apartment building received a dangerous shock when the floor of their first floor apartments began to cave in on Sunday, August 19. Although no one was…
read moreLast week, Miami-Dade voted against a challenge to a law prohibiting the pit bull dog breed. Many people fear serious personal injuries from bites because some consider pit bulls a…
read moreThe school year starts today Miami-Dade County, and that means around 375,000 children and teenagers will be walking, biking, or driving to school during Miami’s notorious rush hour. According to…
read moreA jury awarded a Maryland family $21 million after it determined that medical negligence caused their child to be born with cerebral palsy. During the birthing process, the boy lost…
read moreA swimming pool can be a fantastic tool for getting exercise, keeping cool and having fun. Unfortunately, they can also be hazardous, particularly to children who do not understand proper…
read moreBicyclists and motorists have long had a contentious relationship. After bike – car accidents, both parties will often blame the other for unsafe practices. Similar bad will exists between bicyclists…
read moreLast week the Missouri Supreme Court struck down a medical malpractice cap in a 4-3 decision. The cap limited non-economic damages to $350,000. In place since 2005, the court ruled…
read moreLook both ways before crossing the street, and while you are at it, it might be a good idea to put down your cell phone or iPod. Distracted walking is…
read moreIn 2003, the State of Texas famously adopted medical malpractice tort reform as part of its efforts to reduce health care costs. There has, and still is, a great national…
read moreA number of Ford Escape SUVs made between 2001 and 2004 are being recalled due to a problem with the throttle. Gas pedals on the vehicles can stick when pushed…
read moreWhen you invite someone into your home or business, you owe it to them to ensure that your premises are reasonably safe and secure. Slip and fall accidents are the…
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