Florida has some of the highest plastic surgery rates in the country. One survey showed that Miami alone has 10 plastic surgeons per 100,000 residents. Thousands of cosmetic procedures are performed in Miami and the rest of Florida every year. In some cases, surgeons make errors that cause severe injuries…
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Distracted Driving a Leading Cause of Accidents in Florida
In today’s society, almost every driver has a cell phone. Whereas cell phones are often a lifesaver after an accident, or when a driver is stranded, they also pose a dangerous threat to motorists in the state of Florida. In 2015, approximately 45,740 accidents in Florida were attributed to distracted…
Recovering for Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida
Recovering for Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida Slip and fall personal injury cases are included in premises liability personal injury claims in Florida. In a slip and fall case, injury victim needs to establish that he or she was lawfully on the premises and slipped and fell because the…
Legal Duties of Property Owners to Avoid Balcony Collapse Accidents
Miami Balcony Collapse Attorneys Discuss Legal Duties of Property Owners Many people were shocked last year when six people died, and seven more suffered serious injury after a fourth-floor balcony collapsed during a party at an apartment building near the University of California at Berkeley. While the incident was tragic,…
Trucking Accidents Part 1: Why is an Accident Involving a Commercial Truck More Likely to Cause Injury?
Traffic accidents involving commercial motor vehicles can cause substantial injuries. Unfortunately, these accidents occur all too often. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that in 2014 there were 3,424 injuries in large truck crashes that resulted in at least one fatality while 82,000 of the accidents resulted in at…
Rapes and Sexual Assaults on Cruises
Rapes and sexual assaults on cruise ships happen often. Recently, 1,700 young students boarded the Luxury MS Galaxy cruise ship on a trip to Finland. What was intended to be a rewarding experienced turned ended in tragedy. Eight male passengers between the ages of 18 and 19 were arrested…
Motorcycle Accident Involving Wrongful Death and Personal Injury
Injuries resulting from riding a motorcycle occur daily, and some of these are merely accidents. Some, however, are the result of someone’s negligence on the road. In the case of negligence, cyclists may have a case against the person who caused the accident. Automobile drivers who fail to respond or…
A Brief Overview of Personal Injury Law
The term “personal injury” usually brings to mind car accidents, but this broad legal term is associated with a number of different injuries resulting from any type of negligence. Medical devices that are defective, negligence on the road or in a long-term care facility, and even improper instructions on how…
Nursing Homes and Wrongful Death
It is not uncommon for nursing facilities and long-term care homes to be involved in lawsuits, even those involving wrongful death. Negligence on the part of the nursing facility staff are often cited as the prime causes of an injury or death for their residents. Patients and family members of…
Cyclist Awarded Over $33,000 Following Road Accident
Bicycle injuries are common across the world, and despite regulations and rules regarding bike safety, it does not appear that accidents have lessened. A recent case in Ireland is an example of how a cyclist can fight for his or her rights and obtain the compensation deserved following an…