Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrians. But we often think of the danger coming solely from motor vehicles that whizz by people traveling on foot. Instead, as recent media reports show, Florida’s pedestrians are at risk of death or serious injury from the…
Everyone has seen the ads for video doorbells. The ad goes something like this: a thief is attempting to break into a home, and the homeowner confronts the thief while being thousands of miles away at a party or while lying on the beach. Simply by using their phone, the…
A cancer researcher died recently because of a nurse’s shocking medical error. According to the South Bend Tribune, David Boothman died when a nurse at an Indianapolis hospital administered a massive dose of the opioid fentanyl instead of hydrating solution, which she intended to administer. Boothman, age 61, had suffered…
Criminal assaults in parking lots are surprisingly common. Many people get into fights over parking spaces, near miss collisions, or aggressive tailgating. Even worse, some criminals hang out in parking lots, especially at night, before jumping unsuspecting customers. In October, a woman was beaten in a Walmart parking lot over a…
A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for the loss of a loved one. There are many damages available for losses, such as lost income or benefits, along with the cost of treating your loved one’s injuries or illness. Punitive damages are not compensatory in nature. Instead, they are designed to…
Surgery is invasive, and many people suffer from complications even when surgery has been a success. For example, if a doctor must cut open your chest, then it is unsurprising that you might lose sensation in the nerves near the point of entry. Nevertheless, some nerve damage is the result…
Blindness or impaired vision are frequently cited as injuries suffered in car accidents. The human head is very vulnerable in a crash, and striking your head on something can easily hurt the eyes. Although some damage is reversible, other victims will suffer permanent vision problems that dramatically reduce the quality…
The spinal cord runs through a tunnel in the center of the spine. Unfortunately, this tunnel can become narrowed, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. The pain that many people experience can be excruciating. Some people are born with spinal stenosis, but many more people acquire…
According to Fierce Healthcare, surgical errors are the second leading cause of medical malpractice claims against doctors. This information comes from the liability insurer Coverys, which looked at five years’ worth of malpractice claims. Alleged surgical errors accounted for roughly 1 in 4 medical malpractice claims. This was second only…
Dog bites cause serious injuries that leave many adults and children in considerable pain. Helpfully, Florida law allows victims to sue the dog owner, allowing them to receive compensation for their injuries. In most cases, the dog owner’s homeowners insurance policy will pay compensation to victims. The Insurance Information Institute…
