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Florida Ranks 4th in Country for Worst Drivers

Florida Ranks 4th in Country for Worst Drivers

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Florida 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 […]

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TODDLER FOUND DEAD IN DAYCARE PRE-SCHOOL VAN

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Another 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 […]

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GOOD NEWS FOR FLORIDA DRIVERS (And Pedestrians & Cyclists) Texting While Driving Is Illegal

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Governor 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 […]

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Tiger Woods Dismissed from Wrongful Death Suit

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Tiger 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 […]

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What You Tell Your Doctor Following An Accident Can Make Or Break Your Case

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In 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 […]

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FLORIDA’S DEADLY RAILROAD CROSSINGS

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Over the past two decades, Kaire & Heffernan has helped hundreds of Florida citizens injured as pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicle drivers and passengers.  Now there is another risk for Floridians as people are being killed at Florida railroad crossings almost weekly. In the U.S., a train hits a person or vehicle every three (3) hours, […]

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Tiger Woods Faces Wrongful Death Suit

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Nicholas Immesberger worked as a bartender at The Woods in Jupiter, Florida. In December of 2018, on his way home from work, Immesberger was involved in an automobile accident that resulted in his death. His blood alcohol level was three times over the legal limit. This last May, Immesberger’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit […]

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Jacksonville Hospital Files Lawsuit Regarding the Confidentiality of Medical Records

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As Miami Medical Malpractice lawyers we are tasked with finding evidence of medical negligence.  Our job became a little bit easier in 2004, when Florida citizens voted to amend the Florida Constitution by passing Amendment 7.  Amendment 7 permits patients to access records related to a health care facility’s “medical negligence, intentional misconduct, and any […]

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Florida Adopts Daubert Standard For Expert Testimony

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Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases often come down to expert testimony. On May 23rd, 2019, the Florida Supreme Court adopted the Daubert standard which now operates as the state’s evidentiary standard for the admissibility of expert testimony.  The difference between the Daubert standard, and the previous Frye standard, is under Frye, when an expert […]

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Injured Orlando Police Officer’s Wife Sues for Negligence

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An Orlando Police Officer was brutally shot while responding to a call at an apartment complex. His wife is now suing the estate of the gunman as well as the owner of the apartment complex where the shooting took place, claiming this never would have occurred had proper security measures been in place. The lawsuit […]

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A Rise in Scooters Equates to a Rise in Hospital Visits

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If you live in any major city, you have not made it 50 feet without seeing a scooter available to rent with just a click of an app. These scooters are making it convenient for people to zip around town without having to make a trip to return it at the end. Although fun and […]

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