Fatal dog attacks are real common—only a few dozen happen in a year in the United States. Nevertheless, these horrifying attacks regularly make the news. Tallahassee.com had a recent story about Donald Ray Allen Sr., a man who was killed by a pack of feral dogs in a rural part… Continue reading Florida Grandfather Dies in Dog Attack
Continue ReadingWatch Out for Holiday Burn Injuries in the Kitchen
According to a story in the Washington Post, more people are suffering burn injuries in the kitchen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Because more folks are cooking for themselves, they are more likely to get scalded or burned, and many end up in the hospital. Burn injuries tend to go… Continue reading Watch Out for Holiday Burn Injuries in the Kitchen
Continue ReadingVideo Doorbell Poses Fire Hazard
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… Continue reading Video Doorbell Poses Fire Hazard
Continue ReadingPunitive Damages & Wrongful Death Cases in Florida
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… Continue reading Punitive Damages & Wrongful Death Cases in Florida
Continue ReadingNerve Damage in Surgery – Do You have a Legal Case?
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… Continue reading Nerve Damage in Surgery – Do You have a Legal Case?
Continue ReadingAverage Dog Bite Settlement Increased in 2019
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… Continue reading Average Dog Bite Settlement Increased in 2019
Continue ReadingDog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Joe Varanese was helping his elderly mother go to the bathroom when tragedy struck. Varanese’s five-year old American Bulldog, Smokey, attacked Varanese’s 84-year-old mother, going “berserk” according to the owner. Smokey was a rescue dog that Varanese adopted only three weeks before the horrific attack. Varanese lived with his mother,… Continue reading Dog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Continue ReadingHomicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Many wrongful death cases involve accidents in which a person’s negligence leads directly to the death of the victim. Think of a motorist who doesn’t look in his mirrors when changing lanes and strikes a motorcyclist. The motorist did not purposely strike the victim, but their carelessness caused the death,… Continue reading Homicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Continue ReadingDefective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
Bicycle helmets are an essential safety feature. Without a helmet, riders are vulnerable to serious head and brain injuries, all of which are reduced with a proper helmet. Helmets do not guarantee that a cyclist will walk away from a wreck injury-free, but they significantly increase the odds. However, there… Continue reading Defective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
Continue ReadingPhysician Burnout Contributes to Medical Errors
There are many reasons why doctors make mistakes. For some, improper training is to blame. Other doctors are under the influence of a drug or alcohol addiction and can make sloppy mistakes because they are not thinking clearly. Still other medical malpractice errors stem from inadequate communication or improper procedures… Continue reading Physician Burnout Contributes to Medical Errors
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