When people drop off a loved one at a nursing home, they do so with the expectation that their loved one will receive expert care. Unfortunately, the reality at many facilities is far different. Instead of being lovingly cared for, many residents are ignored, often because of inadequate staffing. At…
Early November saw a terrible crash involving an Amtrak train and a semi truck in Palatka, early in the morning. The train had been travelling from New York to Miami and was carrying 162 people when it collided with the big rig. According to First Coast News, the accident happened…
Even though Florida takes drunk driving very seriously, horrible accidents continue to occur on our state’s roads, and far too many people die. According to state statistics, Florida saw 5,223 alcohol-confirmed crashes in 2016, with 417 crashes resulting in at least one fatality. There were also 291 drug-confirmed crashes with…
Defective medical devices cause thousands of injuries each year. When a product is defective, it cannot work as expected, thus depriving the patient of its expected benefit. Furthermore, defective products sometimes end up causing even more damage to patients. If you have been injured by a defective product, you probably…
Medical errors are an unfortunate fact of life in Miami. Doctors, nurses, technicians, and hospitals all have committed serious mistakes that end up injuring and sometimes outright killing patients. According to some studies, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the country. If you or a loved…
Yes. If you believe a police officer has intentionally or negligently killed a loved one, then you can sue him or her for the loss of life. Of course, these cases are very complicated and pose unique challenges to family members. In fact, a recent wrongful death case out of…
Florida, like all states, tries to encourage injured victims to bring lawsuits as soon as possible after an accident. The more time that passes, the greater the likelihood that evidence will disappear and witnesses will no longer remember the incident. To really incentives filing lawsuits in a timely manner, Florida…
In July, we wrote about an accident involving the Brightline train system and its history of collisions. Unfortunately, another accident has recently occurred, this one leaving a woman in critical condition. As reported by the Miami Herald, a woman was badly injured in a collision in the middle of October…
Distracted driving is a menace to society. According to federal government statistics, distracted drivers kill around 9 people every single day. Another 1,000 are injured in car accidents by distracted drivers. If a distracted driver strikes you, then you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but you must…
Riding a motorcycle is a great hobby in Florida. In fact, we are on the most popular destinations for bikers. Unfortunately, riding on a bike is also a dangerous hobby, since motorcyclists are completely exposed to the road and other vehicles. After a crash, you might suffer terrible physical and…
