Last week, Nova Southeastern University sent a letter to 1152 patients who may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, at one of its 12 dental facilities. The orthodontic clinic is located at 3200 South University Drive in Miramar, Florida. The November 23, 2018 letter was sent by Linda Niessen, a dean […]
How to Sue a Hotel for Negligence in Florida
/in Negligent Security /by Mark KaireYour Rights to Financial Compensation After Being Injured in a FL Hotel Florida is a vacation destination for people all across the country. Millions and millions of people visit our state every year, whether on business or for fun in the sun. It’s almost mind-boggling to consider how many hotels operate in our state, especially […]
Miami Assault and Battery Lawsuit Settlements
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireGetting Financial Compensation After an Assault Caused by Negligent Security You’ve probably heard the phrase “assault and battery” so many times in your life, you might think those two words always go hand in hand. But assault and battery are two different things. Even more confusingly, assault and battery are criminal offenses and civil offenses. […]
Be Careful Where You Walk
/in Bike Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury /by David HeffernanWalking is one of the most recommended forms of exercise. Florida with its beautiful warm weather and sunshine might make you think that it would be the perfect place for walking however it’s one of the deadliest cities for people on foot. Florida is home to nine of the twenty deadliest cities for pedestrians according […]
My Child Was Injured in a Car Accident: What You Need to Do Now
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireSteps to take after a car crash involving your child, and how our experienced auto accident lawyers can help. Every parent knows the nagging fear that some harm might befall their little ones. As parents, we feel it when we drop them off at school, when we let them go play with a friend, or […]
Largest Florida Medical Malpractice Settlements & Verdicts
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireWe look at several of the biggest, multi-million-dollar medical malpractice recoveries in recent Florida history (and some of our own successes as Miami medical malpractice attorneys). You might have heard that medical malpractice claims are some of the toughest cases to win in Florida. If you’ve recently suffered injury or hardship because of a health […]
What Is Florida’s Wrongful Death Statute?
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireWhen someone dies because of negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to claim compensation for their losses. But the law governing those claims can be complex… When someone in your family dies unexpectedly, the loss touches so many areas of your life. Your day-to-day experiences, finances, emotional health, and quality of life can all […]
Top 5 Mass Torts of 2018
/in News /by David HeffernanAs we head into 2019, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the Top Five Mass Torts of 2018. The first question you may have is what is a mass tort? A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants. The losses arise out of […]
Comparative and Contributory Negligence in Florida
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireWhat happens when more than one party is negligent in a FL car crash or personal injury accident? There is a basic rule in United States personal injury law: the person whose negligence causes an accident should have to pay for the costs of the accident. But what happens when more than one party is […]
Patients May Have Been Exposed To Diseases At Miramar Orthodontic Clinic
/in News /by David HeffernanLast week, Nova Southeastern University sent a letter to 1152 patients who may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, at one of its 12 dental facilities. The orthodontic clinic is located at 3200 South University Drive in Miramar, Florida. The November 23, 2018 letter was sent by Linda Niessen, a dean […]
Are Safety Measures Helping Decrease Accidents on I-95 in Miami-Dade?
/in News /by Mark KaireDrivers in the Miami-Dade County area have likely noticed that new poles were installed on Interstate 95 to separate express lanes from general use lanes. The poles were installed two years ago in an attempt to make the highway safer, and preliminary evidence now shows that they are having a significant positive impact on highway […]
Driver’s Cellphone Examined After Crashing Into A Group Of Cyclist
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireNicole Vanderweit, was driving eastbound on SR 84 when she struck a group of 14 cyclists. The riders were part of the Cycling Family Broward club. Rider Denise Marsh, 53, of Weston, a married mother of two, was vice president of the Cycling Family Broward. Sadly, Denise died about an hour after the 8:38 a.m. crash […]