Medical errors, including surgical errors, are a serious public health problem in the United States. As one of the leading causes of death for patients, it is a substantial threat to patient safety. An “active error” occurs when medical professionals do something...
Because of its population, Florida has more fatal car accidents than many other states. In fact, in 2018 alone, nearly 3,200 individuals lost their lives on roadways in the Sunshine State. Motor vehicle crashes do not have to be fatal to be serious. Indeed, even in...
Wrongful death is a type of legal protection that helps family members of victims wrongfully killed in a fatal accident such as a fatal car accident. Whenever a victim is killed because of the negligence or another person, such as a negligent driver, wrongful death...
Like many states, Florida has an implied consent law for driving under the influence arrests. With implied consent, drivers who travel in the state agree to take a breath, blood or urine test upon law enforcement request. If you live here or plan to visit Florida...
Serious car crashes happen in the U.S. every day, and the results can be catastrophic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million Americans become injured in vehicle wrecks each year. One particularly disastrous consequence...
Your vacation is going great. Getting some sun, loving the views and exploring the local towns with your family. Everything is peachy until you slip on standing water in the hotel lobby and injure your back. Or, maybe you’re hanging out at the hotel bar and another...
There are many consequences of a drunk driving charge. You may face administrative punishments, such as losing your driver’s license. You may also deal with personal consequences, such as trouble in your marriage. However, the biggest and most damaging consequences...
Buying a home for the first time may bring about anxiety, frustration and even a little fear. The entire process for this large purchase requires you to keep track of documents and may have you searching for additional information the seller needs. With paperwork...
From soft-tissue injuries to broken bones, there are a variety of ways to sustain an injury in any type of car crash. Fortunately, with relatively minor injuries, the recovery process is often short and straightforward. That is not the case with more serious injuries,...
When shopping in stores in Florida, you may never think about the possibility of an injury. However, accidents in retail shops happen all the time. Most often, these mishaps are minor, and the injuries are nothing more than a bruise or a bump. Sometimes, though, they...
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