Unless you have a medical background, terms like “synthetic acellular dermal regeneration template” and “neodermal formation” do not exactly grab your attention. However, if you are the victim of burn injuries from an accident, the technology described by these terms is definitely significant. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains how innovations…
The dangers of distracted driving have been well-known and highly publicized for years, yet statistics indicate that drivers disregard both safety issues and the law. Cell phone use and other risky activities are a particular concern for motorcycle riders, who are not protected by a metal barrier in a collision.…
Personal injury cases always involve significant investigation activity and numerous tasks before suing in court, but Florida medical malpractice cases take things to another level with pre-suit requirements. At one time, there was a spike in frivolous lawsuits against physicians, prompting lawmakers to enact Florida’s medical negligence statute. The law requires…
Unintentional falls are one of the leading causes of death in America, but these incidents are also among the top reasons that people seek medical treatment for accidental injuries. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6.84 million people head to hospital emergency rooms annually for…
Sexual assault and sexual abuse of a child are horrific crimes, which is why a recent Florida law gives the criminal justice community an unlimited amount of time to pursue charges. However, victims also have civil remedies for the mistreatment they suffered. Instead of jail time, the point of a…
Sharing the road with larger, faster, motorized vehicles is risky when you are on foot, so it will probably not shock you to learn that pedestrian accidents can be devastating. Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) indicate that there are more than 8,560 crashes involving people…
Interstates 95 and 75, the Florida Turnpike, and many other busy highways run through South Florida, and these routes carry heavy traffic from large trucks. Therefore, it is no surprise that crashes involving semis, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles are common. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there…
Several families remain in mourning after five victims were killed in a wrong-way crash in Miami on August 20, 2022, but they may soon see justice for the loss of their loved ones. According to Miami’s Local 10 News Channel, Florida Highway Patrol arrested the at-fault driver as he lay…
As one of the largest cities in Florida in terms of population, Miami is no stranger to crime. In fact, according to statistics compiled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Miami-Dade County tops the list in terms of arrests, with more than 44,000 total arrests every year. Some…
Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Claims Individuals who resided and/or worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987 were potentially exposed to contaminated drinking water that can cause cancer and other serious health issues. The dangerous chemicals in the water, including benzene, trichloroethylene and…