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. […]
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 […]
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Group Of Cyclists
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireAs we wrote earlier today, the driver that struck and killed 1 cyclist, was distracted. To that end, the driver said;” that she was distracted by something in her vehicle. ” In addition, the driver, 33-year-old Nicole Vanderweit claimed that sun shining directly down the road at a very low spot at that time of the morning […]
Fatal Bicycle Accident In Davie
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireOne cyclist was killed, and six others were injured this morning when a car plowed into a pack of 14 cyclists, along State Road 84. We don’t know any of the details about how the accident happened, but truthfully, the details don’t matter. What we do know is that a group of cyclists went out […]
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. […]