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Girl struck crossing Pembroke Pines street
The Sun Sentinel reported this morning that there was an incident this morning around 7 a.m. involving a girl who was crossing Taft Street . She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a van, police said. The investigation into the crash...
DUI checkpoint Friday night in Plantation
The Sun Sentinel reported this morning that the Plantation Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint this weekend which is meant to discourage impaired driving. Vehicles will be randomly selected and drivers will be checked for alcohol impairment. If you or...
CDC Blames 25 Deaths on Contaminated Cantaloupes
The Centers for Disease Control now blames 25 deaths and 123 illnesses on contaminated cantaloupes from a Colorado farm. The cantaloupes, from Jensen Farms, were sold whole or pre-cut under the "Rocky Ford" label and contain the Listeria bacteria, which can be deadly...
Jury Awards $2M to Foster Care Abuse Victim
A jury in Oregon awarded $2 million to a child who was abused by his foster parents from 2002 to 2004 because child welfare workers failed to protect him after receiving repeated reports of abuse in the home. According to court documents, the Oregon Department of...
BP Agrees to Pay $50 Million Over Pollution Violations
British Petroleum has agreed to pay the state of Texas $50 million to settle allegations of air pollution over a 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, according to a statement by the state's Attorney General. The office of Attorney General Greg Abbott released a...
Walmart Pulls Enfamil from Shelves After Infant Death
Walmart announced on Thursday that it will be removing Enfamil baby formula from its store shelves while police in Missouri investigate the death of a baby who had been infected with a rare bacterium. The suspect formula will be pulled from Walmart stores across the...
McDonald’s Cook Attacked by Customers Plans to Sue
A New York City McDonald's cook who had to fend off an attack by two female customers with a steel pole plans to sue the fast food restaurant. On October 13, two women tried to pay with a $50 bill at the New York City McDonald's where 31-year-old Rayon McIntosh worked...
Family of Student Killed in Hazing Ritual Sues School
The family of a Florida A&M student who was killed after an alleged hazing incident intends to sue the university, according to a statement by the family's attorney on Monday. An attorney for Pamela Champion, the mother of 26-year-old Robert Champion, a FAMU...
Pregnant Woman Sues Archdiocese Over Firing
An unmarried teacher has filed suit against the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, claiming she was fired because she became pregnant through artificial insemination. According to church officials, Christa Dias' pregnancy was in violation of the employment contract...
Forced Sterilization Victims May Receive $50K Each
Victims of a forced sterilization program in North Carolina may receive $50,000 each in compensation, according to a governor's task force announcement on Tuesday. The program, which was administered by the North Carolina Eugenics Board from 1929 to 1974, forced 7,600...
Florida Court Overturns Jury Vedict in ‘Ageism’ Case
A Florida appeals court reversed a jury verdict awarding $1 million to a TV health reporter who alleged she was fired because she was too old. The ruling on Wednesday reversed a 2010 jury's decision that Sunbeam Television Corporation, the company that owns WSVN-Fox...
Florida Man Sues County Over Animal Cruelty Charges
A Florida man who was cleared of cat-mutilation charges last year has filed suit against Miami-Dade county claiming he was falsely accused. In April 2009, police charged 18-year-old Tyler Weinman with felony animal cruelty after receiving an anonymous tip that he was...
Unlicensed Dentist Used Paper Clips in Root Canal Procedures
A former dentist in Massachusetts admitted to using paper clips instead of steel posts while performing root canal procedures, when he pleaded guilty to several charges against him this week. Michael Clair, 53, was charged with Medicaid fraud, assault and drug-related...
Chicago Jury Awards $25M for Wrongful Conviction
A Chicago jury awarded $25 million to a man who was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit and served more than 16 years in prison. Thaddeus Jimenez was only 13 when he was charged with a murder that occurred on the city's Northwest Side in 1993. Shortly...
Billionaire Defendant in Wrongful Death Case Adopts Victim’s Girlfriend
A judge in Florida ruled this week that the parents of a 23-year-old man who died in a 2010 car crash are entitled to information regarding the adoption of their son's adult girlfriend by the billionaire who allegedly caused the fatal crash. Under the ruling, the...
Florida Man Admits to Causing 4 DUI Deaths
Two years ago, a Florida man ran a red light at about 80 miles per hour, slamming into another car. The wreck resulted in the deaths of a 51 year old man and his three sons. The Florida driver survived, and pled guilty to four counts of DUI manslaughter this month. He...
Suing For Pain and Suffering
If you've been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, you may be asking yourself a lot of question. How will I pay my medical bills? What about missed wages? If your injury was the direct result of someone else's carelessness or negligence, you may be entitled...
11 Year Old Girl Electrocuted Family Filing Wrongful Death Claim
According to the Times Union, the death of a little 11 year old girl has led a family to file for a wrongful death claim against a Florida resort where they were staying. Ashton Jojo and her family were at the resort playing a game of miniature golf for a fundraiser...
Emergency Services Team Will Pay for Negligence in Choking Case
When you call a medical team to come to you aid, you should expect to have a caring and dedicated team at your side quickly. Medical teams should be knowledgeable and understand how to best help the situation at hand. For Nancy Jane McGhee, an inexperienced and...
Small Plane Crashes on Fort Lauderdale Parking Lot, 3 Dead
Breaking news reports share that a small plane crash landed into a parking lot just outside of the South Florida airport this Friday afternoon. Allegedly it first side swiped a building and then landed in their parking lot rather than in the Fort Lauderdale Executive...
Florida Barge Accident Under Coast Guard Investigation
The Coast Guard is currently investigating the reasons why a barge crashed in to the top of the Brooks Bridge this last Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. near Fort Walton Beach. The barge was carrying a crane when it crashed into the concrete barrier wall on the west side of the...
Preventable Hospital Deaths are 4x More Common Than Experts Thought
In 1999, a study revealed that nearly 100,000 people died from preventable hospital errors every year in the United States. Today, experts believe that this number is actually closer 440,000 deaths. The original study, "To Err is Human," by the Institute of Medicine...
Paramedic Injures Three, News Sources Allege
According to local news sources, an on-board ambulance camera shows a paramedic from Leon, Florida speeding toward an intersection, even though the light was red. A moment later, the ambulance slammed into the side of a passenger car in the intersection, injuring...
Attorney Robert Scharf is Acknowledged by the Supreme Court of Florida
As an attorney there are few honors, accomplishments and acknowledgements during your career that can make everything worth it and remind you how much you love what you do. This happened recently to our leading attorney Robert Scharf. Mr. Scharf is known for his...
Submitting Personal Injury Claims on Behalf of Children
We are all well aware that occasionally getting hurt is regular part of childhood. Scrapes, cuts, broken bones, and other injuries often result from playing outside or participating in sports. What should not happen to your child, however, are injuries sustained due...
How To Determine Fault in a Car Accident
For anyone who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, the importance of determining fault is of the utmost importance in ensuring you receive the full amount of compensation you need. Insurance payouts and personal injury court judgments rely on this...
Differences Between Serious and Minor Accidents
Auto accidents are never the same as the next. Because of this, the level of damage and injury will differ. Some accidents do minor physical property damage while others completely destroy the vehicles. The same is true for injuries from accidents as well, but what...
4 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Unfortunately, accidents are inevitable and can happen at any given moment. If you have sustained a personal injury in an accident that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you are not alone. Having a personal injury attorney at your side can help alleviate...
Top 4 Causes of Distracted Driving
These days most people have very busy schedules and technology is keeping up. From handheld devices to fast food drive-thru options, it’s no doubt driving distractions have increased. While drivers may be tempted to complete tasks while on the road, these top 5...
Carfax Reporting: What Every Driver Should Know
“Show me the Carfax” — a well-known tagline from a household name. While being able to access a used car’s history before you buy is helpful, how can you be sure what is being reported is accurate? Here’s what you need to know about carfax reports and how consumers...
How an Attorney Can Help With Loss of Use Claims
Loss of use claims are confusing, and many people who have been involved in a car accident may not understand their full rights. Understanding how the process works and having an attorney assist you with your loss of use claim, can help you receive the compensation...
How an Attorney Can Help With Loss of Use Claims
Loss of use claims are confusing, and many people who have been involved in a car accident may not understand their full rights. Understanding how the process works and having an attorney assist you with your loss of use claim, can help you receive the compensation...
What is “Loss of Use” After a Car Accident?
Most individuals who are involved in a car accident may not understand all their rights when it comes to compensation for the loss of use of their vehicle. While filing a loss of use claim is complicated, knowing how the process works and what benefits you are...
Can I Have a Rental Car Inspected Before Taking It Off the Lot?
You have probably heard of these horror stories of people renting cars and receiving exaggerated bills for damages they didn’t cause. It’s probably damage that occurred before or after you drove, but somehow you’ve become responsible for it. It sounds outrageous, but...
Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver in Florida: What You Need to Know
Unfortunately, car accidents happen every single day. They can take place without a moment’s notice, regardless of whether or not someone is a generally safe driver. A car accident can happen to just about anyone and usually stems from some person’s negligence....
What Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
If you have suffered an injury after being in a car accident, experiencing a slip and fall, getting bitten by a dog or for any other reason, you might want to file a personal injury claim. In that situation, it’s fair to wonder what your case might be worth. Generally...
Tips for Handling Insurance Companies After an Accident
You’re injured in an accident and need to begin pursuing compensation for your damages. After you seek medical attention, you will want to notify your insurance company of the accident. In Florida, the insurance company of the at-fault driver will be liable to...
Can I Sue For a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?
When a person is injured in an accident, they will most likely be going through an insurance company in order to get their medical bills and other expenses paid for. Florida follows a no-fault insurance system, which means that a person will go through their own...
Choosing the Right Body Shop
You walked away from a crash unharmed, but your car is suffering from a serious gash and broken windows. You already called a lawyer and your insurance company, but you need to take your car in for repairs. As much as you’d like to get this whole thing over with, you...
Can You Sue a Valet?
You had just left the hotel to retrieve your vehicle from the valet. When your car pulls up, you instantly notice something wrong. The paint is scuffed, and the front bumper is sticking out. You clench your fists and bite your tongue. You try to remain calm and...
Can I File an Auto Injury Claim as an Uber Passenger?
Between Uber and Lyft, there are around 140,000 rideshare transactions per day. With so many people out and about, there are bound to be some accidents and injuries. That raises an important question. If your driver gets in an accident, can you file an auto injury...
Rental Car Policy (What’s Covered/What’s Not)
When you’re traveling, you want the freedom to go anywhere. That’s why you get a rental car. However, renting a car comes with a batch of extra responsibilities. Understanding rental car policy, what’s covered and what’s not, can feel daunting. To put it bluntly,...
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