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Liability for Concert Injuries

Hip-hop shows might be known for their lively atmosphere, but one up-and-coming rap group recently crowd-surfed its way into a major personal injury lawsuit, allegedly involving serious injuries. According to TMZ, members from rap group A$AP Mob were repeatedly jumping off their stage and into the crowd below during one of their shows back in 2013. Unfortunately, a young fan…

Does the Takata Airbag Recall Apply to Your Car?

It’s a terrible thing when automobile airbags, which are supposed to keep you safe, are so badly made that they could actually injure or even kill you.  Unfortunately, airbags made by Takata that have been installed in an astonishing 30 million vehicles in the United States are defective and might rupture and spray dangerous piece of metal when they inflate. These airbags have been recalled.  If you…

Florida’s DUI Laws and the Doctrine of Implied Consent

Florida has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country, and yet driving under the influence remains a leading cause of fatal auto accidents here. Victims and their families have an easier time obtaining justice if they can clearly demonstrate that the at-fault driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Pick up and read a newspaper on…

Florida Supreme Court Approves $4.5 Million Negligent Security Verdict

A Florida jury awarded $4.5 million to a grieving family after its loved ones were murdered inside their own apartment home. The jury found that the owners of the apartment complex were liable on grounds of premises liability, an area of law that holds property owners accountable for the dangerous conditions they permit or create. Such a substantial verdict was…

For Heart Attack Patients It’s All About Speed

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for almost 400,000 deaths per year.  Cardiovascular disease causes strokes and heart attacks. Doctors who treat Stroke Patients say “time is tissue.”   Quick diagnosis and treatment can save precious brain tissue.  For Heart Attack Patients “time is muscle.”   Again, quick diagnosis can not only prevent damage to…

Florida Tops Most Awful States for Car Accidents

Florida seems to make more “worst place” lists than any of us would like. Sometimes the heat is the culprit; other times, it’s the wacky headlines that seem to keep the Sunshine State in the news. But a new study is even more serious because it speaks directly to our safety on the roads. Florida is the worst place in…

What Should I Do After A Bicycle Accident

We hope you will never use these tips, but if you ride on 2 wheels in Miami, you will inevitably crash.  Our firm developed these tips from our years of experience in riding bikes and representing those that have been injured. CHECK YOURSELF Don’t rush to stand up.  If you’re alone take a second to gather your thoughts, and inspect…

FDA Approves an Injection to Cure Double Chins. Is It Dangerous?

We live in a world where two is better than one, but that rule just doesn’t apply when it comes to chins. The dreaded “double chin” affects a great many Americans, including even some people who are otherwise in shape. Double chins are caused by a buildup of fat deposits in the neck area, referred to clinically as submental fat.…

Miami Theme Park Accident Attorneys

Here in Florida, we have a pastime that eludes much of the rest of the country — theme parks. Sure, local amusement parks and carnivals can pop up in just about any town, but Florida is home to the world’s most popular tourism destinations. Our theme parks are simply a cut above the rest, and they’re a big part of…