When a person dies from a smoking-related disease such as lung cancer, is it possible that a tobacco company be held liable? The answer is yes, as a Florida jury recently agreed that a cigarette addiction caused David Freeman’s lung cancer, and eventual death. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA Inc.… Continue reading Florida Jury Awards DDRB Client $4 Million in Tobacco Case
Continue ReadingPossible Legal Implications of Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge at FIU
When a bridge collapses, it’s most often assumed it was because of an earthquake, flood or because the bridge was old and dilapidated. That was not the case when a brand new pedestrian bridge on the Florida International University campus suddenly collapsed on the afternoon of March 15. Tragically, it… Continue reading Possible Legal Implications of Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge at FIU
Continue ReadingJury Awards DDRB Client $4M in Damages in Lung Cancer Case
A jury awarded Alachua County resident, Jo Freeman, $4 million in damages, after her husband, David, died of lung cancer. He had smoked Philip-Morris cigarettes for thirty years. The jury found Philip-Morris was 60% responsible for David Freeman’s death. Mrs. Freeman was represented by Randy Rosenblum of Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum… Continue reading Jury Awards DDRB Client $4M in Damages in Lung Cancer Case
Continue ReadingStudy Shows 1 in 4 Drunk Drivers Headed to Hookup Location
By now, you’ve likely heard numerous statistics about drunk driving. You know that 0.08 percent is the legal limit. You know that drunk driving impairs judgment and reaction time and causes serious accidents. What you might not know, however, is what people do after getting drunk at a bar or… Continue reading Study Shows 1 in 4 Drunk Drivers Headed to Hookup Location
Continue ReadingHistory of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Many of us experience chronic pain, whether it be from an illness, injury or serious medical condition. Over-the-counter medications don’t always work or last as long as they should. As a result, many seek prescription medications from their doctors. Doctors try to find the right medication that will provide a… Continue reading History of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Continue ReadingDriving Under the Influence of Medical Marijuana in Florida: What You Should Know
Drivers know that drinking and driving can lead to car crashes, which is why it is illegal. Under Florida law, you can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above 0.08. What about marijuana and other drugs? Can you be arrested for… Continue reading Driving Under the Influence of Medical Marijuana in Florida: What You Should Know
Continue Reading5 Things Truck Drivers Want Car Drivers to Know
Driving with semi trucks can be scary. These vehicles are large and if they were to crash into you, they could cause serious injuries and even death. Plus, they often move slowly, and it can be frustrating to be stuck behind one. However, there’s a lot you don’t know about… Continue reading 5 Things Truck Drivers Want Car Drivers to Know
Continue ReadingHow Infant Birth Injuries Affect Mothers
No parent wants to hear that their child has suffered a birth injury. While some birth injuries resolve themselves over a few days, others are more serious in nature and require an extensive recovery period. Broken bones, dislocated shoulders, lacerations and head trauma can affect an infant for quite some… Continue reading How Infant Birth Injuries Affect Mothers
Continue ReadingFire-Related Fatalities in the Home
When we think of accidents in the home, fires don’t always come to mind. However, fire safety is something that you should think about often. While fatalities caused by fires have decreased over the past decade, they still happen often. In 2015, there were 3,362 deaths caused by fires—nearly 10… Continue reading Fire-Related Fatalities in the Home
Continue ReadingRevised Florida Medical Malpractice Law May Be Going to Ballot
For more than a decade, Florida has been battling over the release of medical malpractice records in lawsuits. In 2004, voters agreed that adverse incident reports of health care providers should be made available to patients. Now, residents may be asked to weigh in on this issue once again as… Continue reading Revised Florida Medical Malpractice Law May Be Going to Ballot
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