The death and injury toll stemming from faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata continues to rise. Currently, authorities have tallied 105 injuries and six deaths linked to the defective auto parts. Some of those in the count occurred more than a decade ago, and are only now being recognized as likely connected. The massive…
Continue reading ›A bicyclist was killed in Coral Gables recently after being struck by a driver who then fled the scene. Authorities say it’s clear the driver likely knew he or she had hit someone because there is evidence the driver needed stop to remove the bicycle from underneath the vehicle before driving away. Just minutes after…
Continue reading ›Add to the list of reasons one should always wear a seat belt: The seat belt defense. Although some states have specifically barred defendants in car accident lawsuits from using this defense, Florida is not among them. The seat belt defense essentially holds that a person who is severely injured or killed in a car…
Continue reading ›Authorities will not criminally charge a 92-year-old man believed at-fault for a Florida crash that resulted in the deaths of three utility workers and the injury of another motorist. Although investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol have not indicated any age-related condition contributed to the crash, it has nonetheless sparked a debate about the point…
Continue reading ›Federal circuit courts are torn on the question of whether an employee who is injured on the job is free to spend the benefits of a third-party lawsuit or other settlement agreement, or if he or she must use that money to reimburse their health insurance provider. Most courts have said employees can’t spend the…
Continue reading ›The safety of 15-passenger vans has once again been called into question following three fatal crashes in the Southeastern U.S. – including two in Florida – which killed 14 people and injured dozens more over the course of just two weeks. These vans, popular for use among church groups, sports teams, senior travelers and large…
Continue reading ›Bicycling has become an incredibly popular form of transportation and recreation across the country, but particularly here in Florida, where the weather permits riders to enjoy the activity year-round. In fact, between 2000 and 2013, there was a 62 percent spike in ridership in the U.S. However, this has inevitably led to an increase in…
Continue reading ›A number of cities throughout Palm Beach County are pledging to take significant, tangible action in an effort to forge safer streets for both bicyclists and pedestrians. Florida – and South Florida in particular – has an abysmal record with regard to bicycle and pedestrian safety. The Florida Department of Transportation reports this state is…
Continue reading ›A 9-year-old boy and his mother were rushed to the hospital recently after a Fort Lauderdale dog attack that reportedly ended only when a neighbor subdued the animal with his bare hands and a belt. The boy was “severely injured,” according to responding officers, while his 35-year-old mother suffered a leg wound. Based on witness…
Continue reading ›Florida is renowned for its water sports and boating activities. It’s a huge draw for the millions of tourists who flock to the state each year. Most people walk away from the experience with a rush of adrenaline and fond memories. However, when negligence during boating results in personal injury, victims can be left with…
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