In Florida, the injuries suffered from a car, truck, or boating accident may include physical and psychological injuries. However, it may be difficult to recover money damages for psychological injuries in Florida because, unlike physical injuries, emotional distress cannot be easily quantified and proven. Still, psychological trauma caused by a […]
A recent Kaiser Health News investigation, as reported by Modern Healthcare, demonstrates that medical device sales representatives for various products play a substantial role in patient injuries. Whether the medical device at issue is for a spinal procedure, a hip replacement procedure, or a hernia mesh procedure, a sales representative […]
As drivers, we have to make quick decisions when faced with a yield/don’t yield situation. All most of us remember is that the “driver on the right has the right of way.” Beyond that, when to yield and when not to yield is a part of driving education that is […]
Although recent stats are hard to come by, some unsubstantiated sources claim that blind spot accidents number in the hundreds of thousands each year, while about half of these result in fatalities. The point is, even one is too many since these types of accidents are almost always preventable. Adding […]
A group of Florida agricultural workers is seeking to be part of a class action lawsuit against the makers of paraquat, an herbicide known to be toxic, alleging that exposure to paraquat increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. According to ABC Action News, approximately 70 individuals are currently seeking […]
Road trips are a classic American pastime. A network of highways and super-highways criss-cross the entire country, allowing us to travel almost anywhere. If you’re traveling with kids, it’s a double-edged sword. They typically start hyper-excited but begin to fade into grumpiness as the miles and hours roll by. One […]
E-cigarettes and vaping have steadily become more popular over the past 15 years, with many e-cigarette users unaware that the products they have been consuming are not approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Juul Labs and other e-cigarette manufacturers are awaiting the FDA’s decision on […]
There is little room for doubt: Florida is the boating capital of the world, boasting the most registered boats in the U.S., according to Statista. Additionally, thousands of out-of-state boats take advantage of Florida waterways on any given day. So if you’re planning a boating outing, there are no better […]
The morning air starts to cool down, and sweaters are being dragged out of closets. The kids are gearing up for school, and football season has begun. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, but it brings a new set of challenges for truckers, and accidents with large commercial […]
Nearly 25 million adults in the United States have sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts a person’s breathing while asleep. Many patients stop and start breathing repeatedly while sleeping, which can be dangerous and potentially fatal, but generally, sleep apnea sufferers cannot get a good night’s sleep from constantly waking […]
