Recent Blog Posts
Two Million Recalls from Peloton
Peloton is back in the news, and not in a good way. Not long ago the company was compelled to recall exercise bikes because children and pets were being pulled into the rotating track, resulting in injuries and deaths. Now additional problems have forced a larger recall. What’s the Problem? There is a hazard… Read More »
The Deadliest Holidays on the Road
There are holidays all across the calendar in this country, oftentimes bringing family across the miles together in celebration. But with all those extra vehicles on the road, the chance for an increase in roadway traffic accidents goes up, too. Causes for the Increase in Accidents In addition to the sheer volume of vehicles… Read More »
Preparing Your Criminal Defense
Criminal charges can lead to severe penalties. At the Salazar & Kelly Law Group, our defense attorneys are committed to fighting on behalf of defendants with knowledge and skill. We strive to keep clients apprised of our efforts from day one. Although every case is different, here’s what you can expect: Full-out effort on… Read More »
Florida Dog Attack in the News Again
Physical therapy is just one consequence for a Florida first grader who was attacked by a dog while playing in her front yard. The horrendous incident likely left the little girl with horrendous memories of the event, which required that she be airlifted to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. It is one more reminder of… Read More »
Expansion to Florida’s Move Over Law
When a car struck a disabled vehicle on the side of I-10 one early Saturday morning, it sent the driver to the hospital. A similar situation on State Road 429 had more serious consequences; the driver of the disabled vehicle was killed, and the motorist who crashed into her required hospitalization for minor injuries…. Read More »
Tragic Maternal Deaths
Where are women most at risk to deliver a baby? Chile? Latvia? Montenegro? None of those. The developed country where the maternal death rate is the most alarming is actually right here at home, the United States of America. And for Black mothers, the maternal death rate is even more alarming, at double that… Read More »
When Poor Vehicle Maintenance Leads to an Accident
Drivers have lots to think about when they’re on the road. Besides worrying about how to get where they’re headed, motorists have to focus on following the rules of the road—paying attention to the speed limit, signaling when appropriate, and avoiding drivers who seem to be in a big rush. These things, on top… Read More »
Distracted Driving Is Serious Business
Why is it that people don’t realize the seriousness of distracted driving? After all, every motorist is controlling at least a ton of metal and rubber, not to mention combustible fluids, often at speeds over 60, 70, or even 80 miles per hour. Nonetheless, drivers succumb to distractions every day across the state, often… Read More »
Cell Phone Forensics Helps Convict Murdaugh
The recent trial of Alex Murdaugh exposed something that occurs regularly as police do their work: that cell phone data can be accessed by law enforcement, and it can have quite an impact on the outcome of a trial. In this case video taken from the victim’s cell phone proved Murdaugh was in the… Read More »
Eye Drop Usage Leads To Serious Infections
A drug-resistant bacteria: it sounds almost like something out of a science fiction movie. Unfortunately, it’s all too real, as some of the people who used artificial tears recently know all too well. That’s because some bottles of the product were contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, so when infections ensued, treatment options were all but… Read More »
