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As Halloween approaches, so does frightening family fun such as bobbing for apples, dressing up, harmless pranks, haunted houses and of course trick-or-treating. Even with all the light-hearted festivities that mark the favorite pastime, keep safety in mind for every member of the family, pets included. The hallowed eve of […]

Product liability is based in “tort” law, along with legal claims like intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Torts are wrongful acts that cause injury to another person. Product liability claims can be based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty. Product liability claims seek to hold various entities […]

You can call them tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or simply “semis” — the name doesn’t matter. What does matter is that these vehicles represent up to 80,000 pounds of accidents waiting to happen at speeds upwards of 70 m.p.h. When driven negligently, there is nothing on the road more dangerous.  According […]

Iconic U.S. Supreme Court Justice Left Legacy for Rights of Citizens – Especially Women Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer. The second woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court accomplished educational, personal and social feats unprecedented for the times. Ms. Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18, 2020 at age 87, was […]

“Medical malpractice” occurs when patients are harmed by doctors or some other medical professionals who fail to competently perform their medical duties. Medical malpractice rules, such as those related to notifying the doctor ahead of time and the timing of your lawsuit, vary from state to state. However, there are […]

Hospitals in Florida and the rest of the country generally are careful about safety measures, staff-to-patient ratios and infection control. There are specific standards of care they must meet in the communities they serve. But, enter the world of corporate healthcare and private equity firms. Basic safety equipment is a […]