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100K Bicycles and Cyclists Affected by Defective Fork Recall

Over 100,000 cyclists in the United States and Canada are at risk of receiving serious injuries following the recent announcement that SR Suntour North America is recalling 100,000 of their suspension forks because they pose a safety hazard for riders. The company states that a bolt which connects the top of the fork to the bottom of the fork can…

Upcoming Ft Lauderdale Music Festival Brings Drugs to Town

Popular “Mad Decent Block Party” Promotes Illegal Drug Use It brings major recording artists to town, attracts thousands of young people, and gets the attention of Rolling Stone and more. But it’s also a haven for drugs and a hotbed for injury and overdose. And it’s coming to Fort Lauderdale this summer. The Mad Decent Block Party travels to dozens…

Plastic Surgery Can Cause Comas, Sudden Death

“A nip here, a tuck there, a little lipo, and who’s the wiser?” That’s how we tend to talk about plastic surgery in our culture. There is a popular belief out there that plastic surgery isn’t all that serious, and that cosmetic procedures somehow don’t count as “real” surgery. The truth, though, is that plastic surgery is an invasive procedure…

How Does Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance Work?

If you’re new to Florida or buying a car here for the first time, you might be confused by a concept known as no-fault car insurance. Ours is one of only a handful of states with the no-fault system, and it takes some getting used to. Frankly, because it doesn’t work and promotes fraud, most states have moved away from…

Can Cruise Lines Be Sued for Medical Malpractice?

The interesting thing about pleasure cruises is that most of the cruise lines are located right here in the Sunshine State. That’s good for our economy, our tourism market, and for the many Floridians who enjoy some fun in the sun and a watery excursion. But for the cruise lines, it’s bad news when a court case doesn’t go their…

Court Holds Medical Malpractice Caps Are Unconstitutional

Medical Malpractice lawyers in Florida  have long alleged that Caps on Non-Economic damages (Pain and Suffering) were unconstitutional.  Last year, the Florida Supreme Court  in Estate of McCall v. United States, 134 So. 3d 894 (Fla. 2014),  determined that the caps on noneconomic damages awards in wrongful death cases were unconstitutional. Today, the 4th DCA held that damage caps in all…

Florida Hospitals Likely Ripping You Off

It’s always nice when you discover someone out there is looking out for your well being, but is less comforting to realize there are ways you are being ripped off with little power to do anything about it. This is the case when it comes to hospitals overcharging their patients. The practice is so wide spread that the Washington Post…

Relationship Between School Sports and Strokes

When it comes to K-12 education, school sports sometimes play as big a role as calculators or textbooks. For generations, autumn football games and evening basketball events have been a highlight of the high school experience. Unfortunately, in embracing that time-honored tradition, too many school districts have overlooked the inherent dangers in some athletic activities. Most kids come off the…

Common Types of Florida Birth Injury

Pregnancy is a special, magical time for expectant parents. Months of planning, preparing, trips to the doctor’s office, anxiety, expectation, and joy all culminate in the big day. It’s a momentous occasion for anyone, and it should be one of the happiest days in our lives. Unfortunately, childbirth doesn’t always go smoothly. Every year, parents face the terrible reality of…

Miami or Ft. Lauderdale: Which Is More Dangerous for Drivers?

Anyone who lives on the Gold Coast knows that Ft. Lauderdale and Miami each have their fair share of problems for motorists. Traffic, speeding, uninsured drivers, tourists making last-minute decisions… the list goes on. We thought it might be interesting, though, to see which of these two giant cities is actually the most dangerous for Florida drivers. The answer might…