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Sexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?

Sexual assault happens much more than it should aboard cruise ships. Young women in particular are vulnerable, especially when they are traveling alone or with a group of young friends. However, anyone can be assaulted, regardless of age or gender. If you were raped or assaulted on a cruise, you… Continue reading Sexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?

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Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida saw 332 occupational fatalities in 2018. There are many causes of these deaths, but safety lapses and violations surely rank among the most common. Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides a death benefit to certain family members. Unfortunately, this same system will prevent… Continue reading Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?

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Can Technology Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?

Drunk drivers continue to cause too many accidents on Florida’s roads and highways. Fortunately, our own Senator Rick Scott has some innovative ideas for using technology to combat the problem. He has introduced legislation called the RIDE Act, which stands for Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone. This law would mandate… Continue reading Can Technology Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?

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Were You Discharged from the Hospital Too Early?

After surgery or other medical treatment, many hospital patients need time to recover. Although being in the hospital can be stressful, it serves a useful purpose. Someone in a weakened state needs to be close to life-saving treatment in case they relapse or develop complications. Hospitals face many pressures to… Continue reading Were You Discharged from the Hospital Too Early?

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Tiger Woods’ Restaurant Wrongful Death Case

In December 2018, an employee at The Woods restaurant in Jupiter died in a drunk driving accident. His 1999 Corvette, traveling over 100 miles per hour, swerved across three highway lanes and flipped over. The young man driving the car, Nicholas Immesberger, had a very high BAC, 0.256, which is… Continue reading Tiger Woods’ Restaurant Wrongful Death Case

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Randy Rosenblum #1 in Top 10 Product Liability Verdicts in Florida in 2017

We’re proud to announce that DDRB partner Randy Rosenblum has been recognized by topverdict.com as a 2017 “Top 10 Verdicts” winner for product liability cases. In 2017, Randy, along with co-counsel, obtained a $36,000,000 verdict for their client in a lung cancer case. It was largest product liability verdict in… Continue reading Randy Rosenblum #1 in Top 10 Product Liability Verdicts in Florida in 2017

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Study Finds Sleep Deprivation Leads to Medical Errors

A recent study has found that sleep deprivation can lead to a significant uptick in medical errors committed by physicians. The study published in JAMA Network Open in December shows that even moderate deprivation was associated with a meaningful uptick in errors. Given how exhausted many residents and doctors are,… Continue reading Study Finds Sleep Deprivation Leads to Medical Errors

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Target Recalls Defective Children’s Clothing

Few people think that children’s clothing is inherently dangerous. However, two recent recalls highlight a continuing problem with children’s clothing: buttons and other pieces can fall off the clothing, which a child can swallow and choke on. Other pieces, including snaps, can cut or pinch a child. These hazards are… Continue reading Target Recalls Defective Children’s Clothing

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