The Miami Herald has reported that a councilwoman in Miami Springs was struck by a vehicle while on her bicycle. Maria Mitchell was riding on the sidewalk when a vehicle backing out of a driveway clipped her. She did not suffer any injury. The culprit? Overgrown hedges that blocked the…
A spate of recalls involving children’s clothing has certainly raised our eyebrows. The recalls were listed on the Consumer Product Safety Council’s Recall website. Many of the items were recalled because they pose a danger of catching on fire, which is not something that should happen, given government standards already…
Surgeons often use sponges to keep body parts in place during an operation or to help suck up blood so that they can see what they are operating on. However, careless staff can neglect to remove a sponge once surgery is completed. This sponge, left behind, can cause problems down…
Many people wrongly assume that all dogs love to be touched and fondled. The reality is that some dogs are aggressive. And although we read constantly about aggressive breeds, any breed of dog could be aggressive. Instead of speaking in generalities, people should observe a dog closely before bending down…
We are excited to announce this year’s DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship winner. This award, worth $1500, is given to one outstanding law student who meets the following criteria: submits a compelling short essay on their legal career aspirations, has a good academic status, involved in school-related and community activities, along…
In an interesting premises liability case, a Florida appellate court has upheld a $12 million jury verdict against a hotel for negligent security. According to the court’s opinion, Yaimi Guevara Machado was killed while staying at the Waves of Hialeah hotel after being locked out of her room. The killer,…
Colonoscopies are preventative procedures that involve inserting probe up a person’s rectum to look at their colon. With this procedure, a doctor is looking for cancerous growths or precancerous polyps, which can be removed and tested. Colonoscopies are generally very safe, according to VeryWell. Indeed, the lifetime risk of any…
Orlando is the deadliest city for pedestrians in the entire United States, with around 25-30 collisions involving pedestrians every single day. These horrifying statistics have fortunately spurred the city to try and reduce the number of pedestrian accidents. Just what is Orlando planning to do to make its streets safer…
Motorcyclists face many hazards on the road, and drivers making a left-hand turn in front of them is one of the most dangerous. The driver often plows into the motorcyclist as they are passing through the intersection. Just as bad, the car might pull directly in front of the rider…
A broken neck is any fracture to one or more of the vertebrae in the neck, technically called a “cervical fracture.” Although a popular myth is that all broken necks are fatal, the truth is that many people survive these injuries. However, the outlook for recovery depends on many factors,…
