On September 19, Cargill Meat Solutions announced a recall of 132,606 pounds of beef. This recalled product, which consisted of 3-pound, 10-pound and 20-pound chubs of beef produced June 21, had been sent to companies such as Certified Angus Beef, Excel, Fire River Farms, Our Certified, and Sterling Silver. All affected product was labeled “EST. […]
Promoting Pedestrian Safety: Know the Dangers of Distracted Walking
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireYou might chuckle to yourself when accidentally walking into a pole while you are sending a text to your spouse, kids or friends. Such blunders may seem harmless, especially when the only thing that is harmed is your ego. However, statistics provided by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association found that 6,000 pedestrian deaths were caused […]
Infrastructure, Safety, and Potholes Make Miami Among Worst Cities for Drivers
/in News /by Mark KairePotholes may seem like only a minor nuisance for drivers. However, a recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association estimates that potholes are responsible for about $3 Billion worth of automobile damage per year across the country. Worse still, potholes, along with poor road conditions in general, pose a significant safety hazard. Vehicles impacted […]
Florida Golf Cart Laws
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireEarlier this year, a 56-year old golf cart passenger was killed in St. Cloud when his friend, who was driving the golf cart, was hit by a car as the cart crossed a road. The passenger was thrown out of the cart on impact and died at a hospital the next day. The driver was […]
Applying for Compensation from Florida’s Bureau of Victim Compensation Board
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireIf you are an innocent victim of a crime in Florida, you may be able to attain compensation through Florida’s Bureau of Victim Compensation (BVC) Board. Who Can Apply for Compensation from the BVC? Individuals can request compensation if they were the victim of a crime in Florida and meet the requirements as defined under […]
Can You Sue a Veterans Hospital for Malpractice?
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireNot too long ago, a Veterans Administration Medical Center settled a medical malpractice lawsuit with an Army veteran for approximately $750,000. Complications from an unnecessary surgery left the veteran permanently disabled. He followed all the required steps for suing the Veterans Administration (VA), which admitted liability without going to trial. Other veterans have also won […]
E.coli Outbreaks at Publix in Florida
/in News /by Mark KaireOn September 19, Cargill Meat Solutions announced a recall of 132,606 pounds of beef. This recalled product, which consisted of 3-pound, 10-pound and 20-pound chubs of beef produced June 21, had been sent to companies such as Certified Angus Beef, Excel, Fire River Farms, Our Certified, and Sterling Silver. All affected product was labeled “EST. […]
Florida the Most Dangerous Place in the Country for Cyclists, Says Wall Street Journal
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark Kaire“The Most Dangerous Place to Bicycle in America.” That’s what The Wall Street Journal calls Pinellas County, Florida — part of the Tampa Bay area — in a new article published just last week, and it has people talking. Unfortunately, talking won’t save lives. The article is a stinging indictment of the state of bike […]
Department of Workers’ Compensation Form #25
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireThe purpose of this form is to get a complete update on the treatment you received since the date of your accident or injury. The first box asks for the insurer (the employer’s insurance company for the workers’ compensation claim). Boxes 2 through 7 ask for the employee’s information and information about the accident. Section […]
Florida Bicycle Fatalities: Where, When and Why
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireIf you are a cyclist in Florida, you might want to take a minute and review your safe cycling practices. Nationally, Florida ranks first in bicycle fatalities at 5.7 per million. On average, the state sees 110 cyclist deaths annually. The national average is only 2.3 deaths per million. Even though Florida is lower than […]
Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations Florida
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireFor employees injured on the job, understanding the workers’ compensation statute of limitations plays a critical role in receiving payment for medical expenses and lost time from work. Under Florida workers’ compensation rules, you generally have two years to file a Petition for Benefits following a work-related injury or illness. However, the exact deadlines for […]
Examples of Medical Malpractice Claims
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireIn 1995, a Florida hospital and surgeon made national news, but not in a good way. In a medical malpractice case that is still talked about today, a surgeon cut off a diabetic patient’s healthy leg instead of the diseased one. A string of hospital and physician errors led to the mistake. The surgeon defended […]