The death of a loved one can leave friends and family members devastated. The grief and sadness can be overwhelming, making it all but impossible to cope with that loss. To make matters worse, many people also experience significant amounts of anger if the death was caused by the action or inaction of another person. In these situations, it can be understandably difficult to see past these emotions or feel as though you have any
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Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer Discusses Prenatal Negligence and Delivery Errors during Childbirth
There is no experience that can match the trauma of a childbirth injury. This is especially true if the injury was preventable. All too often, complications during or before delivery are the results of oversights from nurses or physicians. Childbirth injuries are more common than you might expect. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States, between six and eight have some form
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Tampa Car Accident Lawyer Discusses the Top 4 Brain Injuries from Vehicle Wrecks in Florida
Even small collisions can have serious repercussions. Trauma to the head or back is especially severe, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 14 percent of brain injuries happen during car accidents. Treating these injuries often requires ongoing care, but with the help of a brain injury attorney, victims may be able to recover compensation via a civil lawsuit.
Continue readingWhy size matters when it comes to road safety
It should not come as a surprise to any Florida motorist that motorcycles can more a little more difficult to see on the road than a truck or car. They are smaller, have a single headlight and can easily be obscured by other objects on the road. However, this does not mean that they can be ignored by other drivers. Motorcyclists have the same rights on the road as any other motorist. Unfortunately, many drivers
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Do I Have a Product Liability Claim? Facts from an Orlando Personal-Injury Attorney
When consumers purchase new products and use them as intended, they do not expect to suffer an injury. Unfortunately, defects in the design, manufacturing or vending of products can cause serious harm. If you were injured due to a product malfunction, then a personal-injury attorney may be able to help you recover medical expenses, lost income and other damages.
Continue readingIs there a way to tell if fatigue contributed to an accident?
After a serious accident, one of the first things victims and their families want to know is what caused the crash. Figuring this out can be quite complicated in some cases. Witnesses must be questioned, cellphone records should be examined and tests should be conducted to determine impairment by drugs or alcohol.
Continue readingForceps deliveries can negatively impact Florida childbirths
As we discussed in our previous blog post, birth injuries are one of the top reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits. There are several different types of birth injuries that can occur. One of these injuries occurs when forceps are used during the course of the baby’s delivery.
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Miami Birth Injury Attorney Reveals 6 Common Causes of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Not all birth injuries are the results of medical negligence, but many are avoidable with a few diligent delivery practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, birth injuries are among the most common forms of medical malpractice. If a nurse, doctor or another health-care worker injured your infant, then a birth injury lawyer may be able to help you pursue compensation for medical costs and other damages.
Continue readingFalling asleep at the wheel can have deadly consequences
People who are hit by another car often note that they “never saw it coming.” Those to do have time to recognize a crash risk typically only have a matter of seconds to try and avoid it. Unfortunately, a few seconds is rarely enough time to do so. However, a few seconds can be plenty of time to make a serious mistake behind the wheel. For instance, drivers who fall asleep — even if it’s
Continue readingAre all unsafe products considered defective?
Let’s imagine a scenario where you are cooking breakfast. You cut up some vegetables for an omelet, pop some bread in the toaster and turn on the coffeemaker. If at some point in this process, you get hurt because of one of the tools or appliances you are working with, you may have questions about whether or not that product is defective.
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