Monthly Archives: September 2023
Florida Tort “Reform”: Key Changes That Impact Injured Plaintiffs
Florida’s sweeping tort reform legislation (HB 837) has made a number of important changes that will impact those who are injured in terms of how long they have to bring a claim against a defendant (known as the statute of limitations). HB837 further changes the comparative negligence standard and the ability for injured plaintiffs… Read More »
OSHA Penalizes Florida Company Responsible for Wrongful Deaths of Workers
It was a day many in Florida will never forget: A $153-million bridge expansion project on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale that went terribly wrong last December, and set off a chain reaction. Suddenly the project’s crane sank forward, sending carpenters tumbling onto the pavement below. Sadly, as a result of negligence exhibited by this… Read More »
Wrongful Death in Florida Amusement Parks
The link between Florida amusement park rides and wrongful death – especially for the young people who ride them – has come to light this summer, as summer season is the time when so many individuals and families choose to visit these parks. One six-year-old boy is currently home recovering from serious injuries –… Read More »
A New Type of Bicycle Accident That’s Injuring & Killing Teens
There is no question that there has been a scourge of e-bike accidents around the country, including here in Florida. In fact, in Miami-Dade County alone, more than 750 e-bike crashes were recorded in 2020. As a result, some cities are now declaring a state of emergency when it comes to this technology, as… Read More »
The Dangers of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Cars & Auto Accidents on the Road
There is no question that some feel apprehensive with the overall safety risk posed by “self-driving” cars. . Unfortunately for others, fully self-driving vehicles are nothing short of a deadly experiment with our lives, including here in Florida. According to recent estimates, Tesla’s autopilot has been involved with more than 700 crashes since 2019,… Read More »
What Is Microsleep & the Link to Truck Accidents?
The alarming surge in traffic accidents involving large trucks here in Florida – and everywhere else – has raised red flags, and microsleep behaviors have stood out as the primary catalyst. (Please define Mircosleep. I have never heard of the term and I think it would benefit the reader if it is defined earlier… Read More »