Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Florida—and for good reason. These substances severely impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and can lead to unfortunate accidents. In Florida, over 5,000 accidents occurred in 2016 because of alcohol and another 617 stemmed from driving…
Florida’s tort reform continues to be controversial. In the past several years, the Florida Supreme Court has struck down limits on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases as unconstitutional. Non-economic damages include things like pain and suffering and emotional distress. In a case decided in July, a Miami judge has…
The U.S. spends far more in health care than any other nation on earth—over $10,000 per person. For that kind of money, the U.S. should be a world leader in health outcomes. Unfortunately, the U.S. lags in many areas, and one area in particular—maternal health—is particularly disturbing. According to statistics,…
Labor can be grueling, for both mother and child. To identify whether the baby has any heart or breathing problems, the doctor will perform an Apgar test immediately after delivery and again at the five-minute mark. The Apgar test is named after Virginia Apgar, the doctor who invented it. Unfortunately,…
Each year, hundreds of people die in car accidents, and thousands more suffer serious injuries. To protect themselves and their families, all Miami residents should follow these common-sense tips so that they reach their destinations safely: Steer with two hands. You never know when you will need to take quick…
Each year, millions of people undergo a cosmetic procedure to alter their appearance or improve their health. Unfortunately, things do not always go as planned. Instead, newspaper headlines blare the news that someone has suffered horrific injuries—or even died. If you or a loved one has experienced a plastic surgery…
It sounds like something straight out of a horror film: you go into surgery to have your left knee replaced only to have the doctor replace your good knee on the right leg. This is a wrong-site surgical error, which unfortunately continues to happen, even in 2018. Although wrong-site surgical…
Brightline trains provide high-speed commutes between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, these trains have also been involved in their fair share of fatalities in 2017 and 2018. According to the Sun Sentinel, a Brightline train in April struck and killed a man near the Southeast Fourth Street crossing….
Recently, the Miami Herald reported on a tragic story out of West Bradenton, Florida. A 15-year-old girl took her own life while in custody at the Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed to reporters that the young girl was found unresponsive in her cell…
Independence Day is the great American holiday. But as you are out and about celebrating the nation’s 242nd birthday this July 4th, be mindful of your surroundings and watch out for potential safety hazards. You may not realize it, but the 4th of July is one of the busiest days…
