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The use of technology in medicine has enhanced the way that patients are treated and in many cases, improved results. A new technique using robotic surgery has raised hopes for medical professionals and patients to perform otherwise invasive surgeries with only one incision through the belly button. The robotic technology has been used to perform a range of surgeries including hysterectomies and gall bladder removals.

While any scientific advancement in medicine raises hopes for doctors and patients, the risks are often unknown until it is too late. In this case thousands of patients are suffering because of damage caused by robotic surgery. Our Fort Lauderdale medical injury attorneys are experienced with complex claims, including cases involving negligent doctors and hospitals. We are dedicated to protecting Florida’s patients and in preventing future injuries caused by dangerous medical devices or malpractice.

The surgery is performed by robotic device while a doctor stands on the sidelines at a console which allows for the virtual performance of the surgery. What was once considered a “breakthrough” in robotic surgery is now being scrutinized for the number of injuries caused to patients. Over the last few years, the surgery has been promoted and marketed, even as a number of patients suffered injuries and complications between 2008 and 2011.
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Prescription drugs can be dangerous in a number of ways. Some drugs have not been properly tested for safety. Other drugs may be deadly when combined with other prescription medications. Patients with some existing medical conditions may be particularly vulnerable when put on a prescription medication. Prescription drug users who are under the influence are another threat to motorists on the road.

With the number of existing and hidden dangers involving prescription medication, safety advocacy groups, government agencies and other medical professionals are urging an overall prescription medication review to prevent accidents and injuries. Our <a href="Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys are dedicated to preventing prescription abuse and ensuring patient safety.

The National Safety Council announced recently that 47 states must improve their existing standards to reduce the number of deaths caused by prescription error. The National Safety Council is a non-profit organization focused on raising awareness of public health issues. In addition to providing insight into dangerous issues and trends, the organization also works to help legislators and other groups through research, education and advocacy.
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There are so many scares wrapped up in Halloween, and we’re not just talking about scary movies and haunted houses. We’re talking about the very real risks that accompany children and their trick-or-treat activities.

First off, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween. But aside from the pedestrian safety, which we’ve discussed on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog, you’ve got to worry about the risks involved with dangerous costumes, tricky candy and dangerous properties.

Our Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers understand that the excitement of children and adults at this time of year can sometimes make them not as careful. We’re here to offer some safety tips that can help to ensure that you and your family enjoy a safe and memorable Halloween.
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If there’s a baby in your home, if you’re expecting one or if you take care of one, there are a few things that you need to know about their sleep environment to help keep them safe. Because babies spend much of their time sleeping, the nursery should be the safest room in the house.

Please consider getting a new crib for your baby. If that is not possible, the AAP and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourage you to check the crib frequently to make sure that all hardware is secured tightly and that there are no loose, missing, or broken parts.

Our Vero Beach child injury lawyers understand that we want our children to be comfortable. But it’s important to remember that many cribs manufactured before 2010 are inherently flawed and do not meet more rigorous construction requirements for new cribs.

To prevent suffocation, never place pillows or any kind or thick quilts or blankets in a baby’s sleep environment. But that’s only the beginning. Read, review and share the following safety tips to help ensure your child’s safe sleep.
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In a recent pedestrian accident in Lake Worth, a 3-year-old girl was killed while walking along Kirk Road with her babysitter when she was struck by a passing pickup truck. According to The Palm Beach Post, the pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, drove through a residential parking lot and slammed into the young child. The vehicle then continues through shrubs, a fence and another parking lot before coming to a complete stop. Officials are still trying to determine if the driver suffered a medical episode before the accident.

Our Lake Worth accident lawyers understand that some accidents are just that — accidents. That’s why it’s important to be ready at all times. Still, the state of Florida continues to be one of the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrian collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were nearly 500 pedestrians who were killed in the state in 2011. During that year, we were ranked as the second most dangerous in the country, only following behind the state of California.

Children are some of the most vulnerable in these kinds of accidents. They don’t always understand the workings of traffic and are not able to predict and identify dangers. Unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 19. Teenagers are now at greatest risk. Teens have a death rate twice that of younger children and account for half of all child pedestrian deaths.
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As we’ve recently reported on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog, lawn mowers are causing some serious problems across the nation, especially in the state of Florida. We recently reported about a man who was involved in a mower-car accident along the 8820 block of Northlake Blvd west of the Bee Line Highway.

In another incident, a 2-year-old boy was injured in a lawn mower accident in Lake Placid, according to The Palm Beach Post. In this accident, the child’s mother was mowing the lawn when she ran over his leg with the mower. The young boy remains at the Tampa General Hospital in critical condition.

Our Palm Beach personal injury attorneys understand that there have been at least two other lawn mower accidents in the state of Florida this year that involved young children. Back in April, a toddler lost both legs below the knees after her father ran over her legs. In another instance, a 4-year-old lost part of her leg after her father backed over her with a riding lawn mower.
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Two people were taken to Delray Medical Center after they got into a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 95. Unfortunately, one occupant didn’t make it. The female in the accident had to be removed from the wreckage with “Jaws of Life.” She was later pronounced dead at the Medical Center. The male in the accident, also the driver of the van, remains in critical condition, according to News Channel 5.

It happened around 10:00 a.m. when two vehicles (including the van) went off the road and rolled into a bushy area. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Passenger vans handle very differently from smaller passenger vehicles because they are typically longer, higher, and wider. Our Delray Beach accident attorneys understand that large vans require additional reliance on the side mirrors for changing lanes, as well as more space, additional braking distance and they also have a higher risk of crashes and rollovers if not properly driven and maintained.
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A 58-year-old man from Coral Springs was recently killed while riding his motorcycle after he was hit on Interstate 95. According to 12 News, the accident happened at roughly 3:00 a.m. The rider was heading down I-95 between Indian Town Road and Donald Ross Road when he was hit from behind. While he was wearing a helmet when the accident happened, it wasn’t enough to save his life. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are still investigating the accident and are trying to determine is alcohol was a factor.

Our Coral Springs motorcycle accident lawyers understand that the Sunshine State’s growing population and popularity with motorcyclists makes motorcycle safety an important issue, especially now with the increase in traffic expected with the arrival of seasonal residents. The number of motorcycle accidents, deaths and injuries in the U.S. has been increasing in recent years, and Florida is showing the same trend.

According to Ride Smart Florida, motorcycle accidents account for about 8 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state in 2000. Over the following 8 years, this number jumped to close to 18 percent. In 2010, the number of motorcycle fatalities dropped down to about 14.5 percent, but turned back to about 17 percent in 2011.
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Just before 10:00 a.m., emergency responders headed to the 8820 block of Northlake Blvd west of the Bee Line Highway after a John Deere Bush Hog lawnmower was involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. According to CBS12, firefighters were forced to close the eastbound roadways for close to two hours to clean up the mess and to clear out some hydraulic fluid that leaked from the tractor. One of the victims in the accident was taken to Palm Beach Medical Center and treated for various injuries.

Our Palm Beach personal injury attorneys understand that lawn mower accidents are unfortunately not uncommon here in the Sunshine State. While many of us see mowing the lawn as just another house chore, we too often overlook the dangers that are involved in this everyday activity.

Remember the little Palm Harbor girl who lost her feet back in April because of a lawn mower accident? Her father accidentally backed over her while he was moving the lawn. According to the Huffington Post, doctors were recently able to attach prostheses to her legs. Experts at Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates had warned that the girl, like most toddler patients, might be unwilling to walk with her new legs and feet.
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A couple from Palm Beach is looking for the compensation that they deserve, after a drunk driver slammed into their vehicle and fled the scene in a recent accident. According to The Palm Beach Post, the elderly couple isn’t just going after the driver, they’re also going after a local tavern, for allegedly over-serving the bar’s regulars.

Because the patrons were regulars and because they were at the bar for hours before the accident happened, some believe that the victims will win what they deserve. In the state of Florida, the dram shop law allows liability of establishments arising out of the sale of alcohol to obviously intoxicated persons or minors who subsequently cause death or injury to third parties as a result of alcohol-related crashes.

Our West Palm Beach injury attorneys know dram shop laws have been proved to reduce the risk of traffic collisions by reducing excessive and illegal consumption, both of which are common in alcohol-related accidents. In many states that have strict dram shop laws, “happy hours” are less common. But don’t think that the responsibility is being taken from the drinkers and placed onto the servers. Drivers and other parties are still held liable for damages. As drivers, we still have a moral responsibility to say when enough is enough and not to consume enough alcohol to endanger ourselves or other motorists on the road.
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