When a person dies from a smoking-related disease such as lung cancer, is it possible that a tobacco company be held liable? The answer is yes, as a Florida jury recently agreed that a cigarette addiction caused David Freeman’s lung cancer, and eventual death. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA Inc.… Continue reading Florida Jury Awards DDRB Client $4 Million in Tobacco Case
Continue ReadingHistory of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Many of us experience chronic pain, whether it be from an illness, injury or serious medical condition. Over-the-counter medications don’t always work or last as long as they should. As a result, many seek prescription medications from their doctors. Doctors try to find the right medication that will provide a… Continue reading History of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Continue ReadingGrief Counseling after the Death of Loved One
Car accidents, fires and murders cause unexpected deaths every day. In fact, 1.25 million people are killed in car crashes alone every year. When a person has a terminal illness, family members have some time to process the fact that their loved one is dying. However, when a person dies… Continue reading Grief Counseling after the Death of Loved One
Continue ReadingThe Undertaker’s Doctrine: Over-Serving Alcohol in Miami
Many people have gone out and partied and drank too much. Sometimes these intoxicated people make the decision to drive and cause car accidents. These crashes often result in serious injuries and even death. Are bartenders and alcohol servers partially responsible for these unfortunate accidents? Do they have a responsibility… Continue reading The Undertaker’s Doctrine: Over-Serving Alcohol in Miami
Continue ReadingManslaughter vs. Murder: What You Should Know
You may have heard the terms “manslaughter” and “murder” used in criminal cases, but what exactly do they mean, and how do they differ? Both involve someone causing the death of another person, but each has different circumstances involved. In both cases, though, the victim’s death can bring about a… Continue reading Manslaughter vs. Murder: What You Should Know
Continue ReadingCan I sue a resort for wrongful death?
While you were staying with a relative at a local resort in Florida, your family member slipped and fell in the shower, hit their head on the tub and died. Now you are wondering if you can sue the resort for their wrongful death. You may be able to file… Continue reading Can I sue a resort for wrongful death?
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Traffic Accidents?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it is not always clear what went wrong. People refer to car collisions as accidents, but they are often the natural result of poor decisions by drivers. Human errors come in many different forms, from passive mistakes like the failure to check mirrors,… Continue reading What Causes Traffic Accidents?
Continue ReadingLosing A Loved One Is A Nightmare
When someone you love is unexpectedly taken from you, the pain can be unbearable. When the loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or intentional misdeeds, it can add a layer of directed anger on top of what you are already experiencing in your grief. There is no harder… Continue reading Losing A Loved One Is A Nightmare
Continue ReadingSeniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Many older people in Miami-Dade drive to retain their independence and mobility. However, seniors who choose to do so are at risk of being fatally injured in car accidents. According to a 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of seniors who are licensed to… Continue reading Seniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Continue ReadingWidow of man shot at the movies sues the theater for damages
Approximately two years ago, in January 2014, a man was shot to death at a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Earlier this month, the man’s widow filed a wrongful death and personal injury suit against the movie theater, one of the theater’s employees and the developer of the theater.… Continue reading Widow of man shot at the movies sues the theater for damages
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