If you’re ever hit by a car while cycling, you should count yourself fortunate if you walk away uninjured. But what if your bike sustains damage in a crash? For many Miami-area commuters, bikes provide an essential, cheap, environmentally friendly source of transportation, exercise and enjoyment. Modern bikes can be pricey, with some carbon-fiber models […]
Miami’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Cyclists | Crash Map
/in Bike Accidents /by Sam AttorneySync.comCycling is one of the best modes of transportation. This is especially true for those living in a city with limited parking and costly gas, tolls and insurance. Cycling also has great health benefits, such as decreased stress levels and reducing weight. You can get a great workout in if you bike to and from […]
Sepsis Death Lawsuits
/0 Comments/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireSepsis is a serious medical condition that can develop as the body tries to fight off infection. Numerous chemicals enter the bloodstream, triggering widespread inflammation and potentially resulting in damage to organs. In severe instances of sepsis, blood flow to internal organs and limbs is reduced. The sepsis progression to death includes a catastrophic reduction […]
Malpractice Damage Caps Struck Down by Florida Supreme Court
/0 Comments/in News /by Mark KaireA recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court means that if you’re harmed by negligent medical care, your compensation for pain and suffering will no longer be subject to arbitrary limits. The court ruled 4-3 on June 8 that a law that limited damages for pain and suffering in medical malpractice violated the constitution. As part of the […]
The Hit(s) and Run(s) Don’t stop.
/0 Comments/in Bike Accidents, Car Accidents /by Mark KaireHow can driving to work be this dangerous? Naphtali Hertz Wacks, 57, a Miami Beach defense lawyer was driving his Honda Civic to work Tuesday morning when he was struck and critically injured by a hit and run motorist. “The force of the crash was so significant” that the Civic was “propelled 368 feet” into the wall, according […]
Workers Compensation After Being Assaulted at Work
/0 Comments/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireWhether you work at a construction site or in an office, you’re probably aware that you might be injured or become ill due to your job — and that workers’ compensation benefits are available to cover your medical treatments. But what if you’re injured as the result of an assault by a co-worker, client or […]
Bike Damaged in a Crash. What Now?
/0 Comments/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireIf you’re ever hit by a car while cycling, you should count yourself fortunate if you walk away uninjured. But what if your bike sustains damage in a crash? For many Miami-area commuters, bikes provide an essential, cheap, environmentally friendly source of transportation, exercise and enjoyment. Modern bikes can be pricey, with some carbon-fiber models […]
Workers Compensation for Stress or Emotional Distress
/0 Comments/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireDo you work in a high-stress environment? If so, you’re probably well aware of the real, physical problems excessive stress can cause. Stress and emotional distress you experience at work on a regular basis can impact your physical and mental health along with productivity, personal relationships and overall well-being. Did you know that if you […]
Tragic Airboat Accident Highlights The Need For Stricter Regulation
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireLast Saturday morning, just one day after her graduation from The University of Miami, Elizabeth Goldenberg was tragically killed in an airboat accident. The accident occurred when the operator of the boat stopped short, and everyone on the vessel was ejected. The reason for the abrupt stop was that another boat had broken down, and the […]
TV Producer Dies From Infection After Childbirth
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireSara Porter had it all. She was a successful TV producer, and had just given birth to her 3rd child. Sadly, what was to be one of the happiest moments of her life turned into a tragedy. Following the birth of her 3rd child Sara Porter experienced something unlike her previous two deliveries. She was vomiting […]
Injured on the Job? Know Your Rights
/0 Comments/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireAre you seeking a workers’ compensation attorney after an on-the-job injury? The experienced lawyers at Kaire & Heffernan, LLC, can help you navigate the Florida workers’ comp system and get the compensation you deserve. To begin the process, it’s important to understand what workers’ compensation includes and how the claims process works to ensure that […]
Medical Malpractice Verdict Would Be Taken Away Under Republican Tort Reform Bill
/0 Comments/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireOn the same day that a Federal Judge delivered justice to a brain damaged baby and her family the Republican led congress was gearing up to pass medical malpractice damage caps (they call it reform). Nothing unites the republican congress like a good handout to the insurance industry. Never mind that they can’t pass a healthcare […]