Earlier this week, our Miami personal injury lawyers blog began discussing an interesting article published by the Palm Beach Post. The article suggests that the Ford Crown Victoria is an unsafe vehicle when it comes to high-speed, rear-end collisions. As a result, many Florida officers, as well as other law enforcement across the nation, are at a greater risk of being injured in these types of car accidents. The placement of the vehicle’s gas tank
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Part one: Are Crown Victorias safe for Florida officers to drive?
The Palm Beach Post published an interesting article that suggests the Ford Crown Victoria, a popular vehicle choice for law enforcement across the country, is not a safe vehicle when it comes to high-speed, rear-end collisions. Unfortunately, working in law enforcement puts many Florida troopers at risk of being involved in these types of car accidents, and many of our state’s officers are driving Ford Crown Victorias.
Continue readingFamily wins settlement in lawsuit over son’s birth injuries
The birth of a child is an amazing experiencing that is indescribable for many Florida parents. For nine months parents patiently wait to greet their healthy sons and daughters. With children being born every day, parents expect that medical professionals will properly monitor the delivery and birth of each child. Unfortunately, when medical professionals fail to properly monitor the delivery of a child, they put the health of the mother and her child at risk.
Continue readingCDC reports costs from fatal collisions third highest in Florida, part one
Our Miami personal injury blog has highlighted in previous posts the importance of careful driving in order to prevent serious or fatal car crashes from occurring on our Florida roads. But should the state also be doing more in order to decrease the number of lives that are lost each year in car accidents and other motor vehicle collisions? Earlier this month, federal officials reported that costs incurred from fatal collisions are third highest in
Continue readingTeen raped by teacher reaches settlement with Florida high school
When parents send their children to school, they trust that their kids will be safe in their classrooms and with their teachers. Parents also trust that Florida school districts will immediately address any safety concerns when issues arise. One Florida teenager raped by her math teacher five years ago admitted that the past few years have been difficult. After finally reaching a settlement in the rape case, the victim spoke at a press conference saying,
Continue readingCDC reports costs from fatal collisions third highest in Florida, part two
Last week our Miami personal injury blog began discussing the cost of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Florida. According to federal reports, Florida has the third highest cost for fatal collisions compared to other states across the nation. In addition to the financial costs of a car accident, an accident victim may suffer long-term injuries and family members may lose their loved ones. These financial, physical and emotional costs are concerning and have some questioning:
Continue readingMiami police search for driver involved in fatal hit-and-run
“This is a human being. This is somebody’s loved one, somebody’s mother, somebody’s grandmother,” said a Miami Police detective as he urged the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident to do the right thing and come forward. A 71-year-old woman was killed in the car crash, but the driver who caused the accident fled the scene in a pickup truck.
Continue readingMan’s death blamed on nursing home’s misuse of antipsychotics
In 2005, the FDA gave a serious warning to health officials suggesting that there had been a significant increase in the number of patients with dementia who had died suddenly. The increase in sudden deaths was linked to the misuse of antipsychotics. Although nursing homes and had been administering the antipsychotic drugs such as Seroquel, Risperdal and Zyprexa to their patients, the drugs were never approved for elderly patients suffering from dementia.
Continue readingFamilies honor 15th anniversary of ValuJet crash in Everglades
Earlier this week our Miami personal injury blog discussed the importance of following regulations and guidelines when it comes to manufacturing, maintaining and operating airplanes. Accidents involving airplanes can be complex and can take months to investigate. If a manufacturer, maintenance worker or airline is found to be negligent of a safety concern the individual or company could be held liable for the aviation accident. Yesterday, many families honored the 15th anniversary of the tragic
Continue readingSmall plane crashes near Florida home, killing veteran pilot
When flying in an airplane, one trusts that the pilot is experienced, that the airlines will carefully address any issues of concern and that the plane has been properly maintained. Passengers and pilots also trust that manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft components continue to follow regulations and guidelines in order to prevent aviation accidents caused by a dangerous or defective aircraft product.
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