Each year, over 9,000 people visit the emergency room for a fireworks-related injury. That’s according to statistics kept by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. And this year the numbers could be even worse. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we help those who have suffered burn injuries obtain compensation for… Continue reading Be Careful of Firework Burn Injuries
Continue ReadingSon of Miami Rabbi Dies in Bicycle Accident
The Miami Herald has the sad story of a teenager killed in a bicycle accident. The young man was a promising soccer player at the Scheck Hillel Community School and the son of the rabbi at Beit Rambam Congregation in Sunny Isles Beach. The 17-year-old was riding his bicycle along… Continue reading Son of Miami Rabbi Dies in Bicycle Accident
Continue ReadingDefective Car Seats
Because of their smaller size, children are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. Car seats and booster seats are designed to keep children safe during collisions, but defects can render them dangerous. At our firm, our Miami personal injury attorneys represent families when a child has been hurt due to a… Continue reading Defective Car Seats
Continue ReadingElectronic Health Record Systems Miss Large Number of Medication Errors
The adoption of electronic health records, or EHR, was supposed to decrease the number of medication errors. But a new study reported by UPI has shown that these systems still miss up to a third of dangerous drug interactions, and patients can suffer terrible injuries as a result. The test… Continue reading Electronic Health Record Systems Miss Large Number of Medication Errors
Continue ReadingAre Pit Bulls Dangerous?
At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we love all animals, including pit bulls. However, these dogs have a reputation for being particularly violent, and many homeowners’ insurance policies will not cover injuries involving this breed. Below, we look at the evidence as to whether pit bulls are more dangerous than… Continue reading Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?
Continue ReadingCan Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas school on February 14, 2018 was a national tragedy. Seventeen students would lose their life on that day when a former classmate came onto the grounds with a semi-automatic rifle and began shooting. Another 17 students were injured. Many people have been blamed for… Continue reading Can Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
Continue ReadingMedical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment
A doctor’s letter to the New York Times contains a startling admission: hospitals have made many errors while treating patients during the recent coronavirus pandemic. And some of the errors can cause serious injury or possibly result in death. Because doctors rarely admit that they make mistakes, this is a… Continue reading Medical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment
Continue ReadingIs There a Connection Between Concussion & Anxiety?
Concussions can cause confusion, sleep disturbances, and difficulties with memory, coordination, balance, and speech. Research also suggests that concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to anxiety disorders. The emotional fallout from a TBI is often as serious as any physical or memory impairment. Fortunately, Florida law allows… Continue reading Is There a Connection Between Concussion & Anxiety?
Continue ReadingIs Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?
Lane splitting involves a motorcyclist riding in the same lane as another motor vehicle, such as a car. Usually, bikers engage in lane splitting when traffic is going very slowly or when it is stopped. Lane splitting is not the same as “lane sharing,” which occurs when two bikers ride… Continue reading Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?
Continue ReadingAsphalt Sealer Catches on Fire, Burns Man
Not all burn victims suffer their burn injuries in a home fire or a car accident. Instead, ordinary chemical products can sometimes catch on fire, leading to serious burns and months in the hospital. This is what happened when asphalt sealer caught on fire and burned a man in Massachusetts… Continue reading Asphalt Sealer Catches on Fire, Burns Man
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