The Miami Herald has reported that a councilwoman in Miami Springs was struck by a vehicle while on her bicycle. Maria Mitchell was riding on the sidewalk when a vehicle backing out of a driveway clipped her. She did not suffer any injury. The culprit? Overgrown hedges that blocked the… Continue reading Overgrown Hedges to Blame for Miami Springs Accident
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 ReadingCo-Founder Manuel Dobrinsky Profiled in DBR “Profiles In Law”
Co-Founder Manuel L. Dobrinsky was recently profiled in Daily Business Review’s Profiles in Law section. Attorney Dobrinsky has exemplified pro bono work throughout his career, having cut his teeth on civil lawsuits early on in his career working on the community service team at Holland & Knights. Attorney Dobrinsky quickly… Continue reading Co-Founder Manuel Dobrinsky Profiled in DBR “Profiles In Law”
Continue ReadingWhat Happens when Surgical Sponges are Left Behind?
Surgeons often use sponges to keep body parts in place during an operation or to help suck up blood so that they can see what they are operating on. However, careless staff can neglect to remove a sponge once surgery is completed. This sponge, left behind, can cause problems down… Continue reading What Happens when Surgical Sponges are Left Behind?
Continue Reading6 Signs a Dog is Aggressive
Many people wrongly assume that all dogs love to be touched and fondled. The reality is that some dogs are aggressive. And although we read constantly about aggressive breeds, any breed of dog could be aggressive. Instead of speaking in generalities, people should observe a dog closely before bending down… Continue reading 6 Signs a Dog is Aggressive
Continue Reading2020 DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship Winner Announcement
We are excited to announce this year’s DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship winner. This award is given to one outstanding law student who meets the following criteria: submits a compelling short essay on their legal career aspirations, has a good academic status, involved in school-related and community activities, along with other… Continue reading 2020 DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship Winner Announcement
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 ReadingDid You Suffer a Perforation During a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopies are preventative procedures that involve inserting probe up a person’s rectum to look at their colon. With this procedure, a doctor is looking for cancerous growths or precancerous polyps, which can be removed and tested. Colonoscopies are generally very safe, according to VeryWell. Indeed, the lifetime risk of any… Continue reading Did You Suffer a Perforation During a Colonoscopy?
Continue ReadingHave You Suffered a Broken Neck?
A broken neck is any fracture to one or more of the vertebrae in the neck, technically called a “cervical fracture.” Although a popular myth is that all broken necks are fatal, the truth is that many people survive these injuries. However, the outlook for recovery depends on many factors,… Continue reading Have You Suffered a Broken Neck?
Continue ReadingAttorney Rosenblum Helps Women Receive $2.5M Verdict But Hints at How Tricky Tobacco Cases Can Be
Attorney Randy Rosenblum teamed up with Jacksonville lawyers Richard Lantinberg and Allen Jay Plotkin of the Wilner Firm to hit Philip Morris USA INC. , a tobacco company, with a $2.5 million verdict for the daughter of Guy Cuddihee who died in 1994 from lung cancer. The jurors decided against… Continue reading Attorney Rosenblum Helps Women Receive $2.5M Verdict But Hints at How Tricky Tobacco Cases Can Be
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