In January 2009, Shunteria S. McIntyre gave birth to a stillborn child. Three days later, she collapsed and died. Under Florida law, a deceased person’s estate can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death when a doctor’s medical error causes the death. According to a legal complaint, Ms. McIntyre had lost… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Allows Medical Malpractice Lawsuit involving Stillborn to Continue
Continue ReadingThe Most Dangerous Roads in Florida
Florida has some of the most dangerous highways in the nation. Countless motorists suffer collisions, suffering costly injuries. Alas, Florida also has one of the worst insurance rates in the nation, with a whopping 27% of drivers not being insured. If you are injured in a car accident, you need… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Roads in Florida
Continue ReadingThe Dirty Tricks Insurance Adjusters Play and Why You Need a Lawyer
After an accident, you might contact an insurer expecting them to help you. However, as thousands of people have discovered, insurance companies are far more interested in lining their pockets than in helping injured victims. Florida’s gigantic insurance companies are not in the charity business. Instead, they grow their bank… Continue reading The Dirty Tricks Insurance Adjusters Play and Why You Need a Lawyer
Continue ReadingMy Loved One Died from Sepsis. Do I Have a Negligence Claim?
Medical negligence is a serious problem, causing hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths each year. Grieving family members left behind often wonder whether a medical error caused their loved one’s death and, if so, what they can do about it. Fortunately, Florida law allows certain family members to sue for… Continue reading My Loved One Died from Sepsis. Do I Have a Negligence Claim?
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Safety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees
Questions about construction safety have once more been raised after a construction manager was injured during the recent demolition of a condo in Miami Beach. According to the Tampa Bay Times, 46-year-old Samuel Landis was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being struck by debris during the demolition. He is… Continue reading Safety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees
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Terminally Ill California Man Awarded $289 Million in Weed Killer Case
In a case that made headlines around the world, a San Francisco jury has awarded a terminally ill man $289 million for injuries caused by extended exposure Roundup weed killer. The case is raising awareness about the herbicide glyphosate which unfortunately has also found its way into our food supply.… Continue reading Terminally Ill California Man Awarded $289 Million in Weed Killer Case
Continue ReadingMost Common Cause of Spinal Injury: Car Accidents
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst imaginable. The spinal cord plays a critical role in movement and sensation, transmitting signals from the brain to the extremities. Unsurprisingly, when the spinal cord is injured victims see their world turned upside-down. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, we represent the best… Continue reading Most Common Cause of Spinal Injury: Car Accidents
Continue ReadingWhat to Do When Your Uber or Lyft Driver Gets in an Accident
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft continue to increase in popularity. With their competitive prices and convenience, they are rapidly replacing taxi cabs in South Florida. However, Uber and Lyft drivers continue to get in accidents, and passengers can easily be injured. If your driver gets involved in a collision,… Continue reading What to Do When Your Uber or Lyft Driver Gets in an Accident
Continue ReadingLasik Eye Surgery More Dangerous than You Think
Lasik eye surgery has proven to be very popular, with almost 10 million Americans undergoing the procedure to fix their vision. However, many patients have reported complaints over the years about the procedure. Just this year, the Federal Drug Administration finally completed a trial to calculate the number of people… Continue reading Lasik Eye Surgery More Dangerous than You Think
Continue ReadingHow Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Florida—and for good reason. These substances severely impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and can lead to unfortunate accidents. In Florida, over 5,000 accidents occurred in 2016 because of alcohol and another 617 stemmed from driving… Continue reading How Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
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