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Category Archives: Personal Injury
Protecting the Elderly from Abuse and Neglect
A Polk County man was recently awarded $1.2 billion in damages for the wrongful death of his 69-year-old mother, a woman he loved like “treasure.” Arlene Townsend apparently fell 17 times during her three-year stay at a nursing home and ultimately died due to the facility’s lack of care. A large nursing home corporation… Read More »
Florida Nightclub Sued for Minor’s DUI
A 20-year-old Florida woman was recently sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of an acclaimed Miami chef. Karlie Tomica drank heavily during her shift at a nightclub, got behind the wheel and left the scene after hitting Stefano Riccioletti. After pleading guilty of driving with a BAC three times the… Read More »
Liability for Dog Attacks in Florida
Many Floridians have dogs that make adorable and faithful friends. However, an owner can be responsible for a dog’s aggressive actions. A Florida dog owner was recently found liable after her dog pursued a neighbor and the neighbor’s dog. The attack allegedly caused the victim to fall and break her wrist. The victim’s dog… Read More »
ATV Accidents and How to Avoid Them
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that 14 riders were killed in All Terrain Vehicle accidents over Memorial Day Weekend alone. In addition to these tragic deaths, 2, 750 ATV riders were treated in emergency rooms for a variety of injuries. ATV accidents often involve children under the age of 12. There are… Read More »
Causes and Prevention of Trucking Accidents
In the last 30 years the number of heavy commercial trucks on our highways has doubled. Due to the concerted efforts of organizations like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck-crash fatalities have actually dropped slightly despite the increase in vehicle use. This is good news, and there are significant developments in the industry… Read More »
Bicycle Safety
The Sunshine State loves bicycles. Recent studies show that adults who bike to work have lower blood pressure and insulin levels than those who drive. Ideally every city and town in America would have separate paths and lanes for bicycles, but in many areas this is not yet a reality. The mixture of bicycles… Read More »
Stroller Safety and Your Child
Last month the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed new guidelines in an effort to make strollers and other baby equipment safer. Between 2008 and 2012 there were 1,200 stroller incidents, including four deaths and 360 injuries reported. Strollers are made to be durable, and some stroller manufacturers replace wheels, canopies and other… Read More »
Ten Tips for Selecting a Nursing Home
Recent years have seen dramatic reforms to nursing home standards of care in Florida. Due to the nature of nursing home care — specifically the vulnerable population, high demand on staff and heavy dependence on government funding — Florida’s nursing homes are under constant scrutiny from regulatory bodies to improve conditions for residents. In… Read More »
Use Your Brain this Baseball Season
In May baseball fans watched helplessly as Toronto pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the skull by a line drive hit. Small objects, traveling at high speed can have devastating effect. As is typical in Major League Baseball, the pitch that was hit back at Happ had been clocked at over 90 mph. The… Read More »
How to Avoid Swimming Pool Accidents
Warmer weather and summer vacation means kids are flocking to swimming pools. Backyard pools are a wonderful luxury, but pool accidents are common and can result in devastating injuries. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages one to four in Florida, and for every one who drowns, four suffer some degree… Read More »
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