Recent Blog Posts
What is Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction?
Surgery is a grueling experience, and even the healthiest patients need down time to recover. But few patients expect to suffer cognitive decline after surgery. Their families are surprised when a loved one manifests confusion, memory loss, and other cognitive dysfunction after going under the knife. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a recognized medical… Read More »
Blind Spot Truck Accidents: Who is to Blame?
Due to their design, tractor-trailers have massive blind spots on all four sides. When a smaller car or pickup is in a blind spot, they are invisible to the trucker. Tragedy can strike, especially when the trucker makes a lane change and crashes into or sometimes rides over a smaller vehicle. Ideally, truck manufacturers… Read More »
Defective Power Strips
Power strips are popular at both work and home. A power strip instantly multiplies the number of outlets available, allowing users to plug in up to a dozen devices. However, consumers should be aware of a recent recall involving the HEZI brand power strips. Because of a defect, the strip poses a serious risk… Read More »
Options After You Exhaust PIP Benefits
Florida adopted no-fault insurance to make it easier for injured motorists to receive benefits following an accident. Unfortunately, the state’s required insurance is meager: only $10,000 in PIP benefits. Anyone with even a moderate bodily injury can quickly exhaust this coverage. Now what? If you have unpaid medical bills or lost income, reach out… Read More »
Are Bed Sores Signs of Nursing Home Neglect?
Bed sores are painful ulcers which open when the skin breaks down due to constant pressure. Also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, they are common in nursing homes, where sick and elderly residents are unable to move themselves. When left untreated, a bed sore can begin to damage underlying tissue, including nerves and… Read More »
Was Your Child Injured on a Neighbor’s Property?
At Pita Weber Del Prado, we receive panicked calls from parents whose children are hurt in a variety of accidents. Their child might be in the hospital with a broken bone, or they suffered a more serious brain injury. Many of these accidents occur because of dangerous conditions on property. Parents often ask if… Read More »
Can Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in Florida?
Tractor-trailers are a common sight on Florida highways. They transport goods and freight around the state, often headed to distant locations like North Dakota or even Maine. Anyone struck by a tractor trailer can suffer life-changing injuries, including paralysis and severe brain damage. Florida recognizes that trucks are dangerous, and the state has limited… Read More »
Can Pedestrians Receive Compensation if Hit While Jaywalking?
Pedestrians jaywalk when they cross a street outside a crosswalk or against traffic signals. One common question is whether you can receive compensation if you were jaywalking when struck by a careless motorist. The answer is “it depends,” as our Miami personal injury lawyer explains in more detail. Comparative Negligence and Jaywalking Miami paints… Read More »
Water Park Injuries on a Cruise Ship
Many cruise ships today are like floating water parks, with slides, diving boards, and pools. Promotional literature emphasizes the fun families can have in the pool. Sadly, guests aboard the cruise ship can be injured due to a defect or lack of maintenance. Bringing an injury claim is also a challenge, given confusing laws… Read More »
Chemical Restraint in a Nursing Home
Nursing home abuse can take many forms. Some residents are slapped or punched; others are sexually assaulted or emotionally terrorized. Chemical restraint is a little-discussed problem in nursing homes across the nation, including right here in Florida. A doctor can give a resident a psychotropic drug off label for no other purpose than to… Read More »
