The coronavirus pandemic led to fewer people commuting to work, which should have led to a corresponding drop in pedestrian accidents. However, a report by the nonprofit Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) actually showed the opposite. As reported by CBS Miami, pedestrian fatalities were up across the nation in the… Continue reading Pedestrian Deaths Increased Nationwide During the Pandemic
Continue Reading10 Facts about Concussions & Sports
Playing sports is associated with many positive developments for children and teens, including lower body weight and increased self-esteem. However, the statistics are very clear that millions of children suffer concussions while playing competitive sports. And when concussions remain undiagnosed, children are at greater risk of suffering long-term complications. Below,… Continue reading 10 Facts about Concussions & Sports
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade Dog Laws
Like other municipalities, Miami-Dade regulates dog ownership for the safety of the general public as well as your dogs. Anyone violating an ordinance can be fined but, just as importantly, risks getting sued if their dog hurts someone. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, our premises liability attorneys can help… Continue reading Miami-Dade Dog Laws
Continue ReadingWhat is a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury?
Most deliveries happen without a hitch. However, some births are more traumatic than normal. A careless obstetrician can injure a child in the act of delivery, but symptoms might not show up for a considerable amount of time. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves located between the neck… Continue reading What is a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury?
Continue ReadingDefective Beds & Mattresses Recalled
Few people imagine that they will be injured in their sleep, but defective beds and mattresses can do just that. Recently, manufacturers issued recalls for several bed frames, mattresses, and bunk beds because they posed unacceptable risk of injury. Each year, defective products injure thousands of people unwittingly and cost… Continue reading Defective Beds & Mattresses Recalled
Continue Reading2021 DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship Winner Announcement
We’re pleased and excited to announce this year’s scholarship winner! Each year, Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP awards one incoming or continuing law student a scholarship to help with tuition costs. We look forward to receiving applications each year from students, who we believe represent the top of their class,… Continue reading 2021 DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship Winner Announcement
Continue ReadingLarge Number of Truckers Are Caught Doing Drugs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has detailed requirements for drug testing that trucking companies must follow. Specifically, any driver who was involved in an accident should be tested. Pre-employment testing is also required, as is testing if the employer has reason to believe a trucker is high. Any… Continue reading Large Number of Truckers Are Caught Doing Drugs
Continue ReadingBrain Injuries and Sleep Disorders
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions cause many problems, such as impaired memory or loss of balance and coordination. A little known side effect, however, is the effect on sleep. Recent research shows that many of those who suffer from concussions end up with a range of sleep disorders. Poor… Continue reading Brain Injuries and Sleep Disorders
Continue ReadingProstate Surgery: Errors & Complications
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Many other men will suffer from an enlarged prostate even without getting cancer, and the only treatment could be surgery. Prostate surgery, however, carries many complications. And careless surgeons who… Continue reading Prostate Surgery: Errors & Complications
Continue ReadingBitten by a Service Animal in a Restaurant
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), restaurants must allow service animals inside, including dogs, for those with disabilities. Unfortunately, some dogs can become overwhelmed by the noise and commotion and might even bite people as a result. This happened in Texas recently, where ABC reports that a dog bit… Continue reading Bitten by a Service Animal in a Restaurant
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