Dog bites cause serious injuries that leave many adults and children in considerable pain. Helpfully, Florida law allows victims to sue the dog owner, allowing them to receive compensation for their injuries. In most cases, the dog owner’s homeowners insurance policy will pay compensation to victims. The Insurance Information Institute… Continue reading Average Dog Bite Settlement Increased in 2019
Continue ReadingCompensation for Funeral Expenses
The loss of a loved one is emotionally devastating. It can also severely compromise a family’s finances. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we have seen up-close how men and women worry about their financial futures after a tragic accident claims the life of a loved one. Fortunately, Florida law… Continue reading Compensation for Funeral Expenses
Continue ReadingHeartwarming Story of a Child Overcoming a Brain Injury at Birth
Oxygen is necessary for brain function, and without it, the brain can suffer irreversible injury. Anything that restricts oxygen or blood flow during labor and delivery can cause a lifetime of disabilities. Out of Louisiana comes a heartwarming story of a baby who received critical care after doctors realized he… Continue reading Heartwarming Story of a Child Overcoming a Brain Injury at Birth
Continue ReadingCan Light Therapy Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries leave our clients sidelined with headaches, dizziness, and impaired coordination or balance. Unable to think clearly or remain active, many of them stay in bed for months before their symptoms begin to resolve. Fortunately, doctors are continuing to learn new treatments that might speed recovery. As the… Continue reading Can Light Therapy Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Continue ReadingElderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
According to 7 News Miami, an elderly pedestrian was struck and killed when walking along 65th Street between East Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The accident happened Friday, September 18, 2020, at about 7:00 am. The man was 85-years-old and happened to be walking along the crosswalk when he was struck… Continue reading Elderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
Continue ReadingEven Mild Concussions Cause Lasting Damage
Concussions are a relatively mild form of traumatic brain injury, and thousands of Floridians suffer one each year playing sports or getting into an accident. Now, scientists are discovering that even mild concussions have a range of long-lasting effects that can compromise a patient’s safety. If you have suffered a… Continue reading Even Mild Concussions Cause Lasting Damage
Continue ReadingAntiseptic Can Cause Eye Injuries During Delivery
Umbilical cord infections are a serious danger for newborns. Annually, almost 3 million newborns die, and almost 1 in 8 of those deaths are due to infections. Doctors should make sure that the umbilical cord is clean and dry to promote health. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning… Continue reading Antiseptic Can Cause Eye Injuries During Delivery
Continue ReadingDog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Joe Varanese was helping his elderly mother go to the bathroom when tragedy struck. Varanese’s five-year old American Bulldog, Smokey, attacked Varanese’s 84-year-old mother, going “berserk” according to the owner. Smokey was a rescue dog that Varanese adopted only three weeks before the horrific attack. Varanese lived with his mother,… Continue reading Dog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Continue ReadingHomicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Many wrongful death cases involve accidents in which a person’s negligence leads directly to the death of the victim. Think of a motorist who doesn’t look in his mirrors when changing lanes and strikes a motorcyclist. The motorist did not purposely strike the victim, but their carelessness caused the death,… Continue reading Homicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Continue ReadingDefective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
Bicycle helmets are an essential safety feature. Without a helmet, riders are vulnerable to serious head and brain injuries, all of which are reduced with a proper helmet. Helmets do not guarantee that a cyclist will walk away from a wreck injury-free, but they significantly increase the odds. However, there… Continue reading Defective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
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