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In the first federal lawsuit against Boston Scientific Corp. over its defective vaginal mesh product, the company has been ordered by jurors in a Miami federal court to pay nearly $27 million to four Florida women who say they were injured by the medical devices. Although the company faces some 23,000 lawsuits over the problem,Continue reading “Boston Scientific to Pay $27M in Federal Vaginal Mesh Trial in Florida”

An unforeseen household accident ended tragically when a Florida man was electrocuted while installing a new dishwasher. According to reports, the 33-year-old victim was killed when his wedding ring came in contact with a live wire. Police in South Daytona said that the man was at his in-laws home helping to install a new dishwasher.Continue reading “Florida Man Electrocuted When Wedding Ring Struck Live Wire”

Parents who use day care services to help with their family responsibilities should be wary of the potential for negligence and abuse. As with any for-profit caretaking business, it is important to screen individual workers as well as the record of the day care facility. A Florida day care owner will face criminal charges afterContinue reading “Florida Day Care Owner Charged in Toddler’s Death”

There was a time when bullying – even severe bullying – was scene as strictly within the purview of schools and parents and those youth involved. Increasingly, however, as awareness has risen and cyberbullying makes harassment almost inescapable, these matters are being handled by the courts. In Florida, a Coral Springs mother filed a lawsuitContinue reading “Haynes v. Middletown – School Bullying Lawsuits on the Rise”

There was a time when bullying – even severe bullying – was scene as strictly within the purview of schools and parents and those youth involved. Increasingly, however, as awareness has risen and cyberbullying makes harassment almost inescapable, these matters are being handled by the courts. In Florida, a Coral Springs mother filed a lawsuitContinue reading “child injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale Tag Archives”

When property owners or managers fail to ensure structures adhere to local and state building codes, there is a high potential for injury. After all, building codes are in place to keep us safe. Generally, when injury results from a hazard that violates applicable building code standards, a strong case for premises liability can beContinue reading “Powers v. 31 E 31 LLC – Building Code Violation and Premises Liability”

When property owners or managers fail to ensure structures adhere to local and state building codes, there is a high potential for injury. After all, building codes are in place to keep us safe. Generally, when injury results from a hazard that violates applicable building code standards, a strong case for premises liability can beContinue reading “premises liability lawyer in Fort Lauderdale Tag Archives”

While October isn’t the busiest boating season, warm fall weather means that plenty of boaters, both experienced and inexperienced, will be taking to Florida waters. In a tragic accident, a 29-year-old woman was killed when two boats were involved in a deadly collision. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the accident involvedContinue reading “Deadly Miami Boating Accident, Alcohol Suspected in Crash”

While October isn’t the busiest boating season, warm fall weather means that plenty of boaters, both experienced and inexperienced, will be taking to Florida waters. In a tragic accident, a 29-year-old woman was killed when two boats were involved in a deadly collision. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the accident involvedContinue reading “Wrongful Death Category Archives — Page 2 of 2”

Miami is an epicenter of cultural events where diverse communities throng together for carnivals, music festivals, and celebrations. In a tragic accident, a woman was killed at the annual Miami Broward One Carnival and parade that honors the Caribbean culture. According to reports, a 54-year-old woman was struck by a trailer and killed in aContinue reading “General Category Archives”