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Traffic laws and enforcement of those regulations through citations are intended to minimize violations and keep roads safe. When law enforcement agencies fail to enforce traffic laws, they could fail in providing a safeguard for other motorists sharing the road. A new Florida law against texting while driving is intended to prevent distracted driving andContinue reading “Weak Enforcement of Florida’s Texting and Driving Laws”

Some child injuries are expected—minor cuts and bruises, and scrapes are common for school-aged children. When parents send their kids off to school, they may anticipate some injuries, but what if the injuries are more serious or permanent? Can parents hold a school liable when a child suffers a serious injury while under the careContinue reading “Florida School Liability for Child Injuries”

Falls off ladders, slip and fall injuries, falls from balconies and other fall-related injuries are a leading cause of death in the United States. According to experts, the rising trends indicate that in only a few years, falls could account for more fatalities that motor vehicle accidents or gun-related deaths. Experts are now considering newContinue reading “Elder Abuse and Neglect Category Archives”

Falls off ladders, slip and fall injuries, falls from balconies and other fall-related injuries are a leading cause of death in the United States. According to experts, the rising trends indicate that in only a few years, falls could account for more fatalities that motor vehicle accidents or gun-related deaths. Experts are now considering newContinue reading “Falls Causing More Fatalities – Florida Seniors at Highest Risk”

Cell phone distracted driving policies help employers keep employees safe and also protect bottom lines, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Some employers have realized the dangers of cell phone use while driving and are taking action by passing policies to prevent cell phone distracted driving. In fact, this is becoming the norm asContinue reading “Work Accidents, Cell Phone Policies & Distracted Driving in 2014”

In a Christmas day accident in Coral Springs, two men were killed, according to CBS Miami. Officials are ruling speed a main factor in this accident. It happened just before 5:30 a.m. along the 11900 block of Lake View Drive. Officers arrived on scene to find the car wrapped around a tree. They believe thatContinue reading “Speed Blamed for Fatal Coral Springs Traffic Collision”

Establishing negligence in West Palm Beach personal injury claims is sometimes fairly straightforward. For example, someone drives drunk and causes an accident that results in serious injuries. Other cases, however, are a bit more complex. Those that involve the attractive nuisance doctrine, often pertaining to child injuries. The attractive nuisance doctrine makes a person orContinue reading “Attractive Nuisance Doctrine in Florida”

The medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the family of a young woman who suffered brain damage while receiving out-patient hospital care was almost over as soon as it began. Defense attorneys in the case of Milliun v. New Milford Hosp. had argued – successfully at first – that the plaintiffs had failed to produce theContinue reading “Medical Malpractice Category Archives — Page 4 of 4”

The medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the family of a young woman who suffered brain damage while receiving out-patient hospital care was almost over as soon as it began. Defense attorneys in the case of Milliun v. New Milford Hosp. had argued – successfully at first – that the plaintiffs had failed to produce theContinue reading “Medical Malpractice & Burden of Proof”

The medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the family of a young woman who suffered brain damage while receiving out-patient hospital care was almost over as soon as it began. Defense attorneys in the case of Milliun v. New Milford Hosp. had argued – successfully at first – that the plaintiffs had failed to produce theContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 33 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”