The purpose of a wrongful death case is to compensate surviving relatives for the loss of their loved one. The law operates on the simple premise that family members should not bear the financial costs of the death when someone else is to blame. Many of our clients qualify for… Continue reading Compensation for Lost Services in Wrongful Death Cases
Continue ReadingMust You Arbitrate a Wrongful Death Case?
Many employment contracts now include arbitration provisions. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, where the parties present evidence to one or more arbitrators, who act as judges. Arbitration is private and sometimes faster than going through court, which is why many employers like to include these agreements in employment contracts.… Continue reading Must You Arbitrate a Wrongful Death Case?
Continue ReadingBe Careful of Firework Burn Injuries
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 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 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
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Risks of a Delayed C-Section?
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a method of delivering a baby by cutting into a mother’s abdomen and uterus. Many c-sections are planned well in advance, whereas others are emergency procedures in response to a complication that arises during labor and delivery. According to statistics, about 1 in 3 babies… Continue reading What Are the Risks of a Delayed C-Section?
Continue ReadingChildren’s Clothing Can Pose a Burn Hazard
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… Continue reading Children’s Clothing Can Pose a Burn Hazard
Continue ReadingFlorida Court Upholds $12 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
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,… Continue reading Florida Court Upholds $12 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
Continue ReadingFlorida Supreme Court Clarifies Application of UM Insurance to Wrongful Death Claim
Uninsured motorist coverage, called “UM” for short, is an excellent type of insurance to have. It will kick in when a person is injured by a motorist who does not have liability coverage. Even better, the insurance follows the insured, not the insured’s vehicle. This means a motorist can tap… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Application of UM Insurance to Wrongful Death Claim
Continue ReadingYes, Same Sex Spouses Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Florida’s wrongful death statute has provided critical support to family members left behind after a loved one’s death. In particular, spouses often need compensation to replace the lost income their spouse would have earned had he or she lived. When a wrongful death lawsuit is justified, we have obtained lost… Continue reading Yes, Same Sex Spouses Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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