Products Liability Claims – Consumers Have a Right to Know about Defective Products

As reported earlier this week in the Business Wire News section of MRO Magazine, Toyota was keeping the severe reality of the defective brake override system and Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) behind closed doors. Toyota admitted to knowing about these problems for a while without informing consumers and documents surfaced which proved liability to…

Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Government Agencies

When one thinks of wrongful death, the types of lawsuit that comes to mind might be ones against a company who makes a defective product that is responsible for the person’s death, or against a doctor and/or medical group due to medical malpractice that ends tragically. However, sometimes a wrongful death case may seem atypical….

Last Week Was a Bad Week for Big Tobacco

A jury in Pensacola, Florida returned a record verdict against tobacco company R.J. Reynolds. Cynthia Robinson brought the suit against R.J. Reynolds for the 1996 wrongful death of her husband, who was a longtime smoker. The jury awarded $16 million in compensatory damages and $23 billion in punitive damages. Wrongful death is a death that…

Sovereign Immunity in Wrongful Death Cases

In March 2008, University of Central Florida football player Ereck Plancher struggled to complete post-spring break conditioning drill. According to the Associated Press, former teammates claim he gasped for breath at times and struggled to make it through the workout. Contrary to what UCF officials claimed, the former teammates asserted this workout was “punishment” for…

Who is at Fault in a Truck Accident?

A few weeks ago, we posted a blog about a serious truck accident which injured famous comedian Tracy Morgan and killed famous comedian James McNair. It was a tragic accident that was reported on several different news sources and the actual filing of the personal injury lawsuit was recently reported on Friday, July 11th on…

Professional Athletes Seek Damages for Brain Injuries

Those lucky enough to fulfill their childhood dreams of being a professional football player for the National Football League (NFL) certainly enjoy many perks. Fame, fortune, and the joy of doing what you love are well within sight. Most people would agree: From the surface, it seems like a very, very good life. But as…

4 Fun Ideas for a Fun 4th of July

Independence Day is a great day to celebrate and enjoy time spent with friends and family. What is really cool about it are the different ideas people come up with to interact with one another! Yes, there are traditional games to play like volleyball, croquet, horseshoes, and corn hole…etc., but we thought we would do…

Florida Senate Bill 670 Signed Into Law Limiting Nursing Home Lawsuits

Less than a year after a Polk County jury awards over $1 billion in for wrongful death nursing home Case, Florida legislature passes a law limiting nursing home lawsuits. Last year, a Polk County jury awarded $110 million to the Estate of Arlene Townsend for the neglect and mistreatment she received which ultimately resulted in…

Step 4 of Your Personal Injury Claim – How do I pay My Doctor?

Step 3 of our series talks about the importance of medical treatment for your auto accident case. Step 4 is in place to educate you about how, exactly, your medical bills are paid in a personal injury case. PIP Florida Law requires Florida drivers to purchase $10,000 in PIP coverage – this is mandatory. PIP…

Famous Comedian Tracy Morgan Injured and Jimmy Mack Killed in Serious Semi-Truck Accident

As reported on CNN.com, there was an accident last weekend that occurred on the New Jersey turnpike where Tracy Morgan along with another famous comedian, were hit in their limo bus by a tractor-trailer truck driven by Kevin Roper, who was alleged to have been driving for a straight 24 hours. He is employed as…