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Apartment floors collapse out from under residents’ feet

Apartment floors collapse out from under residents’ feet 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Residents 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…

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Miami-Dade votes to keep pit bull ban because of safety concerns

Miami-Dade votes to keep pit bull ban because of safety concerns 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Last 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…

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Safety Tips for Driving in Miami-Dade County’s School Zones

Safety Tips for Driving in Miami-Dade County’s School Zones 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The 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…

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Jury Decides Case Involving Negligent Care And Cerebral Palsy

Jury Decides Case Involving Negligent Care And Cerebral Palsy 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A 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…

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Pool Safety And Premises Liability Claims

Pool Safety And Premises Liability Claims 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A 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…

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Bicycle Riders Turning To Cameras To Record Evidence After Collisions

Bicycle Riders Turning To Cameras To Record Evidence After Collisions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Bicyclists 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…

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Missouri Supreme Court Votes Against Medical Malpractice Cap

Missouri Supreme Court Votes Against Medical Malpractice Cap 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Last 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…

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Distracted Walking Can Lead To Serious Personal Injury

Distracted Walking Can Lead To Serious Personal Injury 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Look 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…

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Will Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Reduce Health Care Costs?

Will Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Reduce Health Care Costs? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In 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…

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Ford To Recall More Than 484,000 Defective Vehicles

Ford To Recall More Than 484,000 Defective Vehicles 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A 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…

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How To Avoid Slip And Fall Accidents

How To Avoid Slip And Fall Accidents 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When 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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Two Killed And Three Injured In Overnight Crash

Two Killed And Three Injured In Overnight Crash 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Interstate 95 was closed for nearly six hours last night as the Florida Highway Patrol investigated the scene of a deadly accident. The three-vehicle crash claimed the lives of an…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Have Lifelong Consequences

Traumatic Brain Injuries Have Lifelong Consequences 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Concussions have drawn significant media attention due to the growing number of lawsuits filed by former NFL players. A new study has shown that a personal injury involving the brain…

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Diabetes Drugs Threaten Patients’ Vision

Diabetes Drugs Threaten Patients’ Vision 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones has long been linked with vision loss. Two drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes, Actos and Avandia, have been specifically tied to…

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Girl Electrocuted In Premises Liability Incident At Florida Mini Golf Course

Girl Electrocuted In Premises Liability Incident At Florida Mini Golf Course 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

An 11-year-old girl was killed and two other guests were injured at Orange Lake Resort when a small pond at the mini golf course became electrified. In a tragic premises…

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Vaginal Mesh Devices Sold After Company Ordered To Stop

Vaginal Mesh Devices Sold After Company Ordered To Stop 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Johnson & Johnson was ordered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop sales of the Gynecare Prolift vaginal mesh device on August 24, 2007. It now appears that…

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Dangers of Fourth of July Fireworks

Dangers of Fourth of July Fireworks 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The potential dangers of Fourth of July fireworks are well known, yet every year, there are hundreds of injuries. A study by the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that…

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Preventing Slip And Falls Could Save Millions

Preventing Slip And Falls Could Save Millions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A wet sidewalk or dirty floor can lead to a nasty accident. According to the 2012 edition of Injury Facts, slip, trip and fallsare the cause of more than 8.7…

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