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The Problem with Unclean Medical Instruments
Surgery is one of the most traumatic experiences the human body can undertake. In addition to anesthesia and other injections, the body may experience cuts by scalpel, stitches, removal of tissue and many other experiences, each of which will have an effect on the body once it recovers from the anesthetics. Given that the… Read More »
The Dangers of Motorcycling
There are many advantages to being in Florida. Besides the beaches and the water, the weather may be the biggest asset. And what could be better than to ride around the State in a motorcycle, wind in the face and through the hair? Just the thought of biking down US 1 from Miami to… Read More »
Liability In Truck Accidents
When operating a vehicle on the road, it is understood that each driver must conduct themselves in a reasonably safe manner so as to not cause problems for the other drivers on the road. This includes adhering to the rules of the road, and not taking unnecessary risks. However, car and truck accidents do… Read More »
Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries
In spite of the physical exertion, giving birth is, obviously, a joyous occasion. And, in many cases, words cannot explain the sheer joy that accompanies childbirth. Mothers have an expectation that they and their child will be handled with care, with the health and safety of both placed at the forefront of all decisions… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Liability for Improper Blood Transfusions
A number of medical procedures involve the transfusion of blood to the patient. In fact, approximately 5 million people undergo blood transfusions annually in the United States. And, in the vast majority of cases, the transfusion proceeds without issue. However, as with any medical procedure, a blood transfusion is not without risk, and errors… Read More »
The Basics of Wrongful Death Actions
The bridge collapse at Florida International University was a tragic catastrophe in a number of ways, especially the premature deaths of six individuals. While accidents do happen, if the accident was preventable, responsibility can be assigned to either individual persons or business entities. If injury occurred as a result of the accident, those persons… Read More »
Have You Been Injured as A Result of Medical Malpractice?
Having a surgery is a very risky procedure, but sometimes necessary for one’s health. Surgical patients routinely put their full trust and faith in the doctors and other medical personnel that conduct these procedures, and the majority of surgeries do not result in issues. However, and unfortunately, some do. When this happens, the patient… Read More »
Liability Issues in Autonomous Rideshare Vehicles
It can hardly be argued that rideshare companies like Uber have severely disrupted the taxicab industry, and that technology companies like Alphabet, the parent of Google, have done the same to, well, our daily lives. As part of their further technological development, both Uber and Google have been testing autonomous vehicles, which operate without… Read More »
Reasonable and Prudent Operation Of A Marine Vessel
As the weather warms up, people all across Florida begin to explore one of her greatest natural resources – water. Not only a peninsula, Florida also possesses a large amount of inland lakes and waterways. It is only natural that this State’s residents and visitors take advantage of this time of year, and boats,… Read More »
Who Is Responsible When a Bridge Comes Tumbling Down
When tragedy strikes, one’s first response is typically to attend to the injured or, in some circumstances, to settle the estate of the deceased. At some point, however, attention begins to turn to blame, and, as costs begin to mount, how to hold those accountable for the tragedy can lead to a personal injury… Read More »
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