Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Tragedy Of Wrong Way Driving
Wrong way driving (WWD) incidents seem to be happening more and more these days. The sad truth of the matter is, these kinds of accidents nearly always result in tragedy. Here in Florida, the devastation impacts people of all ages, races, genders, and lifestyles. Just a handful of recent Florida fatalities resulting from wrong-way… Read More »
Medical Malpractice In Florida
$7.6 million. That’s what a mistake cost Sacred Heart Hospital and one of its doctors. Without doubt, the retired firefighter whose lower leg was amputated due to the medical error would prefer to have his leg back—but that’s not an option. As with so many malpractice lawsuits, the financial windfall is meager compensation for… Read More »
When A Police Chase Impacts Innocent Bystanders
When Shannon Moses was struck by a speeding vehicle, her car gyrated and spun, ultimately smashing into a pole made of concrete that supported a number of high voltage power lines. As smoke entered the passenger compartment of her vehicle, she screamed in terror, frightened that he car would go up in flames. Fortunately,… Read More »
Impacts Of Stress On Driving
Where is the most stressful driving in the country? If you’ve driven in the Orlando-Kissimmee Metro area, you won’t be surprised to learn that I-4, the Florida Turnpike or the 417, 582, 429, or the Expressway Authority’s many expressways cause more stress—and associated road rage—than other highways in America. Motorists complain that the lanes… Read More »
How Safe Are Scooters & Mopeds In Florida?
When a 35-year old man mounted his motor scooter one March around 3:00 a.m., he surely had no idea it would be a life-changing ride. But when he was struck by a Toyota Camry, he was thrown from the scooter and taken to the hospital in critical condition. All indications are that the Camry… Read More »
Clergy Abuse In Florida
Florida’s Attorney General has spent a significant amount of time looking into accusations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy members and has discovered nearly 100 cases. In many cases, those involved were transferred by the church from other states into Florida. Unfortunately in those cases, the statute of limitations had already expired and no… Read More »
Drunk Driving In Florida
A teenager who got behind the wheel while impaired may have thought that he was just being a typical teen. Maybe he wasn’t thinking at all. But when he put those keys into the ignition and headed down the road, there was a pretty good chance things wouldn’t end well. And they didn’t. By… Read More »
Infant Formula Recalls
Your baby doesn’t seem to be interested in feeding and is uncommonly irritable and feverish. You’ve noticed a yellowing of the skin, and eyes, unusual movements and a seemingly struggle to get a breath. What’s going on? Who would have imagined the baby formula you’ve been feeding your precious little one would lead to… Read More »
Driving While High Can Get You Busted In Florida
Although cannabis use is sanctioned in the state of Florida for medical purposes, we all know that there are plenty of people who used the drug recreationally, as well. You should know that whether a person has a prescription or not, driving while under the influence of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, can… Read More »
Road Rage In Florida
Ever lose your cool behind the wheel? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly eight in ten drivers admit to engaging in aggressive actions on the road in order to signify their annoyance toward another driver. Road rage takes many forms, and in the worst-case scenarios, results in terror, injuries and death. In the course… Read More »
