The medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the family of a young woman who suffered brain damage while receiving out-patient hospital care was almost over as soon as it began. Defense attorneys in the case of Milliun v. New Milford Hosp. had argued – successfully at first – that the plaintiffs…
New Year’s Eve has long been notorious for parties and car accidents. Everyone wants to have a memorable night and alcohol often plays a big part in the activities, as it does throughout the entire holiday season. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Whether you’re staying…
It may take days, and sometimes even weeks, after suffering a concussion before you feel like you’ve fully recovered. But pictures of your brain may say otherwise. According to the Smithsonian, there’s a good chance that lingering abnormalities may be detectible by MRI as long as four months after a…
Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that the final rule has been issued to make sure that all seats on new motorcoaches and large buses are equipped with seat belts. The new rule was created to increase the safety of these vehicles by helping to…
There are 48 states with laws requiring children over the age of 3 be restrained in a booster seat. Unfortunately, Florida is not one of them. It seems that our state has lagged behind in creating booster seat laws for our youngest passengers. Some state representatives are working to enact…
In the event of an accidental death, on the road, on the water, a construction site, or private property, the cause of the fatality must be investigated. When an accidental death is the result of individual or organizational negligence, the victim’s family can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against responsible…
Sinkholes have been a problem for developed areas in Florida for decades. What is a sinkhole? A sinkhole is a natural depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of ground surface layers. A sinkhole can be caused by chemical dissolution or collapse caused by man-made activities, including…
Sadly, reports of mass shootings have become commonplace news nationwide. Recently, some mass shootings have even failed to make a headline. As law enforcement agencies gear up for criminal proceedings after an attack, victims and their loved ones will try to restore their lives. In some cases, a shooter will…
A local worker was severely injury and rushed to the hospital after being struck by a collapsing beam on a construction site in a Fort Lauderdale fall accident. According to CBS Miami, it happened at the construction site at 109 S. Gordon Road. Workers there were constructing a two-story home…
As the clocks are set back one hour and the fall light turns to early dusk and dark, drivers are at a higher risk of night time accidents. In addition to reduced vision, drivers may also suffer drowsiness and reduced awareness when driving at night. While the risks of night…