A business owners’ legal duty is to provide a safe premises for their patrons, renters and guests at all times in order to protect them from harm caused by the intentional criminal acts of third parties, when those criminal acts are accountable. Criminal acts are measurable when their occurrence can reasonably be expected under the […]
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Wrongful Death – Car Accident
One of the first questions family members ask is “Why?” Why did we lose our loved one so suddenly and so violently? This is a traumatic incident that we wish would never happen. Sadly, things like this happen on a daily basis. In a wrongful death suit, grieving family members have the right to seek damages for […]
Product Liability
Each year, thousands of Americans are hurt or killed due to defective products. Home appliances, lawn/garden equipment, power tools, industrial machines and even food products present many dangers, which have caused injury or death to consumers who use these products. Product liability refers to the liability of any or all parties along the manufacturing chain […]
Negligent Prenatal Care
Throughout the course of a pregnancy, frequent testing and supervision should be conducted. Many types of prenatal complications exhibit symptoms. In some cases, symptoms of complications or diseases are similar to typical pregnancy side effects. Neglect or failure to investigate symptoms can result in life-threatening complications for you and your child. Major complications include: Diagnosis Errors Misdiagnosis can […]
Medical Malpractice – Anesthesia Errors
When a patient undergoes a surgical procedure, anesthesiologists often place the patient in an unconscious or semi-conscious state through medications and gasses. Anesthesiologists are not only responsible for keeping a patient sedated during surgery, but also managing their vital signs and oxygenation. They often may be primarily responsible for the patient’s care immediately after surgery. […]
Bounce House Safety
Bounce houses are a popular item at children’s birthday parties. They bring fun, excitement and entertainment on a very special day. While this “big toy” seems to present limitless opportunities for having fun and creating memories, it may not be as safe as you might think. Bounce houses can be rented or often are set […]
Tips for Handling a Hit & Run
When you are the victim of a hit and run accident, you likely feel angry and confused, and it can be unclear how to get compensation for your damages and injuries. However, there are steps you can take to create a smoother experience, should you be in this unfortunate situation. Examples of hit and run […]
Avoid Boating Accidents this Summer
Southwest Florida is a beautiful place for outdoor recreation like boating and swimming, especially during the summertime when the weather starts to heat up. However, as more people take to the waters throughout the summer months, the risk of injuries or death from drowning and boating accidents increases significantly. It is all too easy for […]
Pharmacy Misfills and Medication Errors
As patients, we place a great deal of trust in our pharmacies to ensure that our prescriptions are filled correctly. Unfortunately, a devastating 400,000 injuries occur in hospitals each year as the result of medication and pharmacy errors due to pharmacist negligence. The consequences of taking the wrong medication, or taking the wrong dosage, can […]
Fight TBI Causes
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow, jolt or penetrating injury to the head that disrupts brain function. The severity can be mild (a brief change in consciousness or mental status) or severe, which can include amnesia, coma or unconsciousness for an extended period of time. The most common causes of traumatic brain injuries are […]
