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Every state typically has its own time limit, known as a statute of limitations, by when a lawsuit must be filed.  If a person files a suit after the applicable statute of limitations has expired, his or her case may be barred. The state of Florida, like many states, has […]

Each year in America, millions of people are seriously injured by a defective product.  Many different products, from a defective battery in a video camera to a malfunctioning power saw, cause severe injuries to consumers. Fortunately, Florida law provides legal remedies and damages for injured parties if they can prove […]

Seatbelts are supposed to save lives. However, when a seatbelt is defective, it can actually cause the opposite to happen. When a seatbelt malfunctions, it can have dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences.  Unfortunately, injuries sustained due to defective seatbelts are more common than you might expect, as millions of people […]

One of the most recent mass torts to hit the courts and consolidate into multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerns the recall of multiple Philips CPAP, BIPAP, and ventilator machines that pose a risk to the health of millions of patients worldwide. The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation recently entered […]

Millions of consumers are injured each year by defective products.  Some people don’t know or don’t think about the fact that sometimes consumer injuries are caused by the product’s packaging.  For example, where a package is defective and leads to a consumer cutting himself or herself on the packaging when […]

Going to college is not only about learning and getting a degree. College years are a time of independence, personal growth, meeting new friends, and discovering what the world has to offer. Despite the many benefits of going to college, a problem remains on college campuses that deserves scrutiny. As […]

This past March 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication that provides information and recommendations for patients who have or are considering a STAR (Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement) ankle replacement, previously manufactured by Stryker. The plastic ankle replacement carries a higher than expected risk that […]

Major companies are under intense scrutiny following the discovery that many of their sunscreen products contain higher than safe levels of known cancer-causing carcinogens. According to the Los Angeles Times, a group of researchers and scientists are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue another recall of […]

Car accidents in West Palm Beach happen for various reasons but most commonly result from the negligence of one of the drivers involved. West Palm Beach sees more than its share of traffic, especially during the tourist season. This traffic inevitably leads to an increased number of accidents. If you’ve […]

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