Category Archives: Personal Injury
A “Jaws of Life” Rescue”
After a horrendous collision in Fort Lauderdale, a woman and man were extricated from their vehicles by the local fire department and rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. It was one of many times that the assistance of the fire department led to a positive outcome for victims of an accident. When a… Read More »
Civil Charges for Sexual Assault
As the details of charges against Sean Diddy Combs emerge, many are aghast at the violent and drug-induced sexual parties held by the one-time music mogul. One Florida woman is closer to the action than she likely would have preferred, a Jane Doe whose claims of rape and being given incapacitating substances later resulted… Read More »
Insurance Disputes Following a Hurricane
As another horrendous hurricane season decimates portions of Florida, many residents are finding that the thousands of dollars spent on insurance to help them rebuild are not going to pay off as they’d hoped. It turns out that there are lots of ways insurance companies manage to wiggle out of paying up. Trouble in… Read More »
Dangerous Products in Homes
Your home is your castle, right! Keeping that castle safe for yourself, your loved ones, and well for friends and visitors, is job one! But there are probably hazards you’ve never even thought about lurking. There is a list of products that are associated with injuries, and you may be surprised at how many… Read More »
Nighttime Bicycling
A young mother was struck and killed by a Florida Highway Patrol officer when she crossed a roadway on her bike against the light. The officer was on his way to address a call when the bicycle, which had no lights on it, ran a red light and crossed US 41. The resulting fatality… Read More »
Cosmetics With Dangerous Chemicals
For years women have trusted cosmetic companies to help them achieve a more glamorous, or, in some cases, a more natural look. But the fact of the matter is, some of those products contain chemicals that the companies know are linked to cancer. L’Oreal One company whose brand has been built on the concept… Read More »
Watch Out for Kids!
A tragedy landed a young girl in the hospital after her own mother accidentally ran her over with the family SUV while dropping her off at school. After dropping items from her book bag under the vehicle, the 12-year-old got on her hands and knees to retrieve the items. Not realizing her daughter was… Read More »
Takata Airbags Still a Threat
Maybe you remember hearing about airbag recalls a decade or so ago. At that time, Takata was forced to recall millions of their airbags after they exploded and caused numerous injuries and deaths. Unfortunately, problems persist with Takata airbags, and some manufacturers are so concerned that they’ve issued Do Not Drive warnings for some… Read More »
Sideswipe Accidents
The crash was horrendous. As two vehicles headed into a curve on I-295, they collided, sending one vehicle to the left into the median, where it flipped over, causing only minor injuries. Tragically, the driver of the other vehicle veered to the right, where it rammed into the guardrail and then careened down the… Read More »
Unsecured Firearms Results in Tragedy for Kids
Children die from accidental shootings nearly every day in this country. It’s sometimes the result of goofy teens who are showing off or playing around; other times a naïve child is playing with a weapon whose power to harm or kill is not understood. Tragically, when kids get their hands on weapons, it’s generally… Read More »
