When you think of a motor vehicle accident, what immediately comes to mind? Do you picture two vehicles colliding with each other? What about a crash that involves animals or pedestrians? Would that be considered a motor vehicle accident as well? Ultimately, a motor vehicle accident occurs when a vehicle…
You may not think much about the hole in your backyard, the patch of ice on your driveway or the water that a customer just brought into your store from the rain outside. However, all of these examples are potential premises liability issues. Premises liability is an area of law…
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse or other medical staff makes a mistake that causes harm to a patient. When you think of medical errors, you may automatically assume that they happen in hospitals only. While many do happen in inpatient hospitals, doctor’s offices and other outpatient facilities should…
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more and more of a reality. Many companies are testing their vehicles on roadways. Many states are embracing these vehicles, which are touted as a way to reduce car accidents. In fact, studies show that self-driving vehicles could reduce car accidents by as much as 90…
Those who drive on the roadways have a duty to drive in a safe manner. This means they must follow all traffic laws and signs and look out for others. This includes traveling below the speed limit, yielding to pedestrians, stopping at stop signs and, of course, driving in the…
Drug overdose deaths are on the rise throughout the country, and this doesn’t just mean illegal drugs. Prescription drug overdoses are now the most common cause of accidental death in the United States. In 2016, there were 42,249 deaths caused by opioids. This is five times the rate of deaths…
Parents are often ecstatic during the births of their babies. However, not every birth is a joyous event. While infant deaths are rare, they do happen from time to time. They are primarily caused by a birth injury or medical mistake. Wrongful death cases involving infants are usually preventable, which…
When a person dies from a smoking-related disease such as lung cancer, is it possible that a tobacco company be held liable? The answer is yes, as a Florida jury recently agreed that a cigarette addiction caused David Freeman’s lung cancer, and eventual death. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA Inc….
Any of us can become a victim of medical malpractice throughout the course of our lives. In fact, medical malpractice is one of the most common causes of death in the United States. It occurs when a doctor or other medical staff deviates from an accepted standard of care and…
When a bridge collapses, it’s most often assumed it was because of an earthquake, flood or because the bridge was old and dilapidated. That was not the case when a brand new pedestrian bridge on the Florida International University campus suddenly collapsed on the afternoon of March 15. Tragically, it…
