Personal Injury Law Updates

Babies and young children put things in their mouths for many reasons – hunger, boredom, curiosity, entertainment, etc. It starts with fingers and toes, and gradually up to any object they can find and pick up. Kids do this naturally as they learn to explore, taste, see, touch, hold, hear, smell and everything in between.…

Filming or live streaming while driving is illegal in most states. It is irresponsible and can be deadly. Yet, a 2018 AAA study found that more than half of millennial-aged drivers are aware of the driving dangers but think it is acceptable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that in 2015 alone, nearly 3,500…

The holidays are quickly approaching. The holidays can bring a lot of stress or a lot of joy and celebrations. One thing synonymous with the holidays is often drinking. The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is often the most dangerous time for alcohol-related accidents or deaths. According to Scrams Systems, the percentage of…

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, three-quarters of new drugs get an expedited regulatory review, thrusting families and doctors into a new world of trade-offs. Drugs are coming to the market with much less evidence of effectiveness and increased safety concerns and patient costs. Recently, John Oliver of Last Week Tonight, discussed…

This should come as no surprise — a new study still finds Florida has some of the worst drivers in the country. In 2016 and in 2017, Florida was the worst state. Now SmartAsset’s 2019 study has Florida tied with Texas and Nevada for the 4th worst state when it comes to poor drivers. We…

Florida is one of the last states in the country to implement texting while driving laws. In 2017, the Sun-Sentinel reported that Florida was the second-worst state for distracted driving. In 2016, Florida’s department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that Florida had nearly 50,000 auto accidents caused by distracted driving, resulting in more…

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. That means going to the beach, barbecues, and lighting fireworks. Did you know that under Florida law, only sparklers, approved by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, are legal for consumer usage? It is illegal to use exploding and/or flying fireworks in Florida, which include…

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With more than 65,000 total square miles of water it is no surprise that Florida led the nation with 915,713 registered vessels in 2015. Unfortunately, Florida also ranks at the top for the number of recreational boating accidents. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida had 737 boating accidents in 2015, an…

The month of May celebrates National BBQ Month. Now that the weather across the country is warmer and summer is quickly approaching, more people are lighting up their barbecues. While many use this time to stake their claim as the nation’s best BBQ or to share recipes and cooking tips, we wanted to share some…