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Posted on Feb 2, 2013 By Scott Distasio
Less than one week until the Florida State Fair opens. Every year over 7 million people attend fairs in Florida, and generally it's a fun, family experience. Every State has a department ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2013 By Scott Distasio
Failing to yield, turning improperly, running red lights and stop signs, ignoring pedestrian crossings and parking violations. NHTSA research shows that senior drivers are more likely than other ...
Continue reading "Senior Citizens and Traffic Accidents (Part 2)" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013 By Scott Distasio
Frivolous lawsuits hurt everyone. They tie up the courts, they demean the profession and importance of a qualified attorney's value as advocate, and they discourage legitimate claims. Mary Kay ...
Continue reading "Woman Sues Match.com for Almost $10 Million for Bad Match - Enough is Enough" »
Posted on Jan 24, 2013 By Scott Distasio
The weekend of October 10, 2012 was especially deadly for motorcyclists in Tampa. In 3 separate and unrelated accidents, 3 motorcyclists were killed. Two of the single vehicle accidents apparently ...
Continue reading "Serious Motorcycle Accidents on the rise in Florida" »
Posted on Jan 7, 2013 By Scott Distasio
If you witnessed the gruesome knee injury Sunday night to NFL star Quarterback Robert Griffin III, you had to ask yourself "Why"? Why was he still in the game when he was clearly injured? ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2013 By Scott Distasio
Spice, K2, Diesel, Red Dragon…Catchy Brand names for synthetic Marijuana. Still available in some local convenience stores (often as incense) and readily available mail-order from a hundred ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Established in 2005, Baby Matters LLC manufactures the Nap Nanny. The Nap Nanny is a portable infant recliner designed to increase a baby's comfort and, thereby, improve sleep habits. After five ...
Continue reading "CPSC Files Lawsuit Over Infant Deaths Linked to Nap Nanny" »
Posted on Dec 9, 2012 By Scott Distasio
A month ago, a skiing accident claimed the life of Annalise Kjolhede. She worked at a California ski resort, Alpine Meadows, in the Kid's Club. She was skiing with friends at the resort when she ...
Continue reading "Snow Ski Season Begins with Fatal Ski Accident" »
Posted on Nov 19, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Since the judgment center of the brain does not fully develop until the late 20s, teenagers are often known for their daredevil behavior. They participate in risky stunts, often as a dare or at the ...
Continue reading "Dangerous Teen Stunts Can Lead to Permanent Injury" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2012 By Scott Distasio
While responding to a complaint last Saturday, Office Phil Erwin of Palm Bay was bitten by a dog. A resident called police when her neighbor's 120 pound pit bull, Bruce, would not leave her ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Deborah Watts of Springfield, Missouri first lost her husband and then her son. During Naython's birth, not one, but two doctors made medical mistakes that resulted in serious brain injuries. ...
Continue reading "The Truth About Tort Reform" »
Posted on Oct 8, 2012 By Scott Distasio
There is no argument over the fact that Gina Frederick was injured on the job. After her treating physician told her she could not return to work, Frederick hired a personal injury attorney to assist ...
Continue reading "FL Court Urges Legislature to Reexamine Prevailing-Party Costs Law for Workplace Injury Claims" »
Posted on Sep 10, 2012 By Scott Distasio
If you are injured in a car accident, there is no guarantee that your expenses will be covered. The same is true if you are the victim of medical malpractice, if you get hurt at work, or in many other ...
Continue reading "Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?" »
Posted on Aug 25, 2012 By Scott Distasio
One of the most common surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals is the cesarean section. The C-section is performed on women who cannot or choose not to deliver their child naturally. It is considered a ...
Continue reading "C-Section Mistakes Can Lead to Lasting Birth Injuries" »
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Knowlton Manufacturing Company in Norwood, Ohio was fined $111,000 by federal safety regulators. An employee, Frank Harmon, was doing maintenance on a press in October of 2011 when his arm was ...
Continue reading "Company Fined $110,000 After Employee's Arm was Amputated on the Job" »
Posted on Aug 17, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Earlier this month, a California girl, Kristen Fonseca, was in a jet ski accident while vacationing in Hawaii. The accident occurred when another jet ski crashed into her wave runner, reportedly while ...
Continue reading "California Teen Suffers Brain Injury and Dies After Jet Ski Accident" »
Posted on Aug 9, 2012 By Scott Distasio
On July 31 of this year, Missouri's Supreme Court ruled a state tort reform law was unconstitutional. Enacted in 2005, the law instituted damage caps of $350,000 dollars on medical malpractice ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Monica Thayer started a new job at a factory in Ohio at the beginning of the month. Her new company, JR Engineering, manufactures and sells precision parts to others including Ford, Lockheed Martin, ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Past patients of the Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital came together this week to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the facility. The center works to ...
Continue reading "Burn Victims Share Stories at Trauma Center" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Jacklyn Tucker was spending the night at her friend's house in Royal Palm Beach, FL last month when she was mauled by a dog. ABC News reports Jacklyn was asleep when she fell off the couch. She ...
Continue reading "South Florida Girl Survives Dog Mauling, Undergoes Surgery to Repair Damaged Face" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2012 By Scott Distasio
According to Florida state law, consumers may not use consumer fireworks. A loophole in the law allows patrons to purchase fireworks by signing a waiver stating they will use them in one of the ...
Continue reading "Lighting Up the Sky Legally This Fourth of July" »
Posted on Jun 27, 2012 By Scott Distasio
When a person visits a public place like a store, he generally have certain expectations. He probably expects the location to offer certain goods. He likely expects decent customer service. Most ...
Continue reading "Rate of Suspect Slip and Fall Accidents Increasing Across the US" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2012 By Scott Distasio
In 2003, Texas amended its state constitution. The change set limits on medical malpractice lawsuit payouts. At the time, proponents of this tort reform argued that these limits would reduce the cost ...
Continue reading "Texas's Tort Reform Law Has Not Reduced Health Care Costs" »
Posted on Jun 18, 2012 By Scott Distasio
A Toronto concert stage collapsed this weekend, leaving one dead and several injured. Crew members were preparing the outdoor venue for a Radiohead concert when the crash occurred. Scott Johnson, the ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2012 By Scott Distasio
There is a great debate over how to handle medical malpractice cases. There are also many arguments and points of view. Despite evidence to the contrary, some believe tort reform and monetary damage ...
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