Florida Doctors Previous Negligence Still Risking Future Negligence in Patients When a Florida doctor’s negligence causes the loss of a loved one or leaves you with a life-changing injury, you file a medical malpractice lawsuit to collect damages and, hopefully, deter that physician from committing preventable errors in the future. Unfortunately, there’s a high likelihood […]
Florida Ranks 4th in Country for Worst Drivers
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireFlorida drivers have moved up on the list for worst drivers. Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, it’s in the wrong direction. A recent study by SmartAsset, ranked Florida drivers as fourth-worst in the U.S. In truth, the Sunshine State tied for the same position with Texas and Nevada. The last study compiled ranked Florida as the […]
Passage of FL Claim Bill Approves a $1.45M Settlement After Cyclist Struck by County Bus Driver
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireEric Tenner was an avid cyclist who was conscientious of bicycle safety and wearing the recommended equipment associated with riding. He had a happy family life with his wife, Maria, and their two young children. By all accounts, The Tenner’s were heading towards a loving and bright future. Unfortunately, Mr. Tenner was involved in an […]
Florida Lawmakers Repeal CON Requirements for General Hospitals, Tertiary Service Providers
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireOn April 29, 2019, legislators passed regulations that repeal the Certificate of Need (CON) law. The new measure primarily affects hospitals. The law prohibited health care providers from venturing into new business markets unless a need went unmet in an underserved community. Unfortunately, the CON law also limited innovations in the health care space. Moreover, […]
FDA Recalls Breast Implants Which Are Linked To A Rare Cancer
/in Medical Malpractice, News /by David HeffernanThe Food & Drug Administration has recalled, textured breast implants that were made by Allergan. The FDA also announced that the implants will be recalled globally. The Allergan devices were banned in Europe late last year. The disease which the implants are linked to is anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a rare cancer of the immune […]
TODDLER FOUND DEAD IN DAYCARE PRE-SCHOOL VAN
/in Car Accidents, News /by David HeffernanAnother tragedy in South Florida. On Monday, July 29, 2019, a two year old boy was found dead after being left in a van outside of a daycare center. The toddler had been picked up by the van from Ceressa’s Daycare and Pre-School in Oakland Park. He had been picked up early that morning and […]
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Florida
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireWhen one speaks of the statute of limitations, it is important to know that there are several. Most causes of action have their own statute, though they may be very similar. It is important to know what the statute of limitations is on your cause of action before you begin to bring suit; if you […]
GOOD NEWS FOR FLORIDA DRIVERS (And Pedestrians & Cyclists) Texting While Driving Is Illegal
/in Bike Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury /by David HeffernanGovernor Ron DeSantis, signed a bill that became law on July 1st, 2019, which allows law enforcement officers to pull over drivers who are texting and driving. Texting while driving is now a primary offense. Here are some key things to know about the law. What is the Law? While driving, you cannot do anything […]
Tiger Woods Dismissed from Wrongful Death Suit
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireTiger woods was named as a defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit. On June 12, our blog examined Tiger Woods’ potential liability in the wrongful death suit. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an employee of a restaurant that Woods invested in. That blog post can be found here. Based on our analysis of […]
What You Tell Your Doctor Following An Accident Can Make Or Break Your Case
/in Bike Accidents, Car Accidents /by Mark KaireIn the world of Personal injury and medical malpractice, facts matter. A hidden word in thousands of pages of medical records can be a deciding factor. Words matter!! A recent case from Florida’s 5th DCA, make it clear that information contained within medical records regarding how an accident happened is admissible. To the end, Cynthia […]
Fall Protection Training Near Miami
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireWhy a Simple Training Course Could Reduce Your Risk Exposure and Save Lives Falls from heights are the #1 cause of death in the construction industry, and yet they are also among the most easily preventable. According to a 2011 OSHA report, falls account for more than 1/3 of construction-related deaths in the United States. […]
Investigation Finds That Doctors with Malpractice Claim History Are Still Treating Patients
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireFlorida Doctors Previous Negligence Still Risking Future Negligence in Patients When a Florida doctor’s negligence causes the loss of a loved one or leaves you with a life-changing injury, you file a medical malpractice lawsuit to collect damages and, hopefully, deter that physician from committing preventable errors in the future. Unfortunately, there’s a high likelihood […]