The Criminalization of Medical Malpractice

Reuters reports between 1999 and 2006, fatal overdoses of prescription painkillers have more than tripled in the U.S. The abuse of prescription painkillers is particularly prevalent in states like Florida...
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Are Car Insurance Carriers Using Staged Car Accidents as an Excuse to Deny Real Claims?

As I have discussed in previous blogs, staged car accidents are a serious problem in Florida. After deliberately causing typically either a rear-end accident, sideswipe accident, or car accident, con...
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World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month. Advocates and volunteers are working across the country to raise both awareness and funds for research to battle this debilitating disease. According to the Alzheimer's...
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ALF Task Force Discusses Facility Regulations

In recent blogs, I have discussed Governor Scott's Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Task Force and whether or not it will be successful given its makeup. Sunshinestatenews.com reported recently on the...
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

According to the Insurance Research Council, almost a quarter of Florida drivers do not have auto insurance. It is likely that more drivers only carry the bare minimum of coverage...
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Tattoo Equipment Can Lead To Serious Skin Infections

Two years ago, a 44 year old man and a 35 year old woman sought treatment for infected tattoos caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium haemophilium. These incidents lead to an...
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Is Florida Finally Starting to Address Assisted Living Facility Abuse and Neglect?

An Assisted Living Facility, also known as an ALF, is a place seniors can live that need some assistance with their activities of daily living but do not need enough...
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Tort Reform Hurts Rather Than Helps Citizens

Former White House correspondent and political columnist Margaret Carlson recently wrote about tort reform on Bloomberg.com. She uses real life examples to demonstrate how tort reform is really nothing more...
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Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Citation: Indicted For Neglect After Patient’s Suicide

Nursing home abuse is not the only cause of patient deaths in care facilities. Sometimes staff ignore or overlook residents' needs or cries for help. This kind of nursing home...
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Should Parasailing be Regulated in Florida?

The parasailing death of a tourist off Bradenton Beach June 28 raises questions about the safety and lack of regulation of the popular activity. My Fox Tampa Bay reported it...
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Ford and Florida Work Together to Improve Cars for Seniors

Senior citizens number over 4 million in Florida and that number is predicted to grow to 6 million over the next decade. WTSP reported at least one federal study shows...
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Tort Reform Is Not Synonymous With Cost Control

Memes are ideas or beliefs that spread through a culture. They carry cultural ideas and practices through every form of communication. The problem with memes is sometimes the information is...
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HBO Documentary “Hot Coffee” Reveals Truth About McDonald’s Case

In 1992 people around the world were introduced to Stella Liebeck, who was burned when she spilled McDonald's coffee in her lap and subsequently sued the restaurant for her burns....
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Drain Cover Recall Raises Questions About Pool Safety

At the end of last month, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for close to 1 million pool drain covers. USA Today reported on the recall,...
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Is Little League Baseball Safe?

The Huffington Post reported recently on the death of Hayden Walton, a 13-year-old Arizona boy who died after being hit in the chest by a pitch during his little league...
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Are Black Boxes in Cars Really a Good Idea?

The Binary Blogger recently posted about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's proposal to put black box event recorders in all vehicles. The agency claims the data collected by this...
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Will Nursing Home Budget Cuts Lead to Nursing Home Neglect?

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult one for many people. Concerns about everything from whether or not the staff is properly trained...
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How To Keep Your Child Safe In A Car Accident

8 year old Kaylin's mother thought she was doing everything she could do to protect her daughter while driving in a car. She knew that children should be riding in...
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Are Florida Legislators Doing Enough To Prevent Staged Car Accidents?

As I've previously discussed in a blog, Florida is the worst state in the country for insurance fraud and staged auto accidents. Tampa has recently overtaken Miami as the worst...
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Distasio Law Firm Client Brings A Pharmacy Error Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walgreens

Distasio law firm clients recently filed a lawsuit against Walgreens alleging an error in filling their mother's prescription medicine caused or substantially contributed to her death.  Suzie Schottelkotte of The...
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Attorney General is Cracking Down on Nursing Home Neglect

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is responsible for the arrests of several CNAs and LPNs accused of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect. In a Press...
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How To Make Sure Florida Pools Do Not Cause Injury or Death

Summer is quickly approaching. With the warm weather, Floridians often cool off in their pools. Unfortunately, that also means more pool deaths. For example, the Daytona News Journal has reported...
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US 19 Is One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In America

In 2005 Dateline NBC dubbed US 19 in Florida as one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Many improvements have been put in place on US 19. However,...
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How To Prevent Spring Break Tragedy

According to a recent analysis of crime and accident statistics, reported by Ozarksfirst.com; Orlando, Florida is the most dangerous spring break Destination with Daytona Beach as a close second, when...
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The Mediation Process

In Florida, except in rare circumstances, all personal injury cases must be mediated at some point after a lawsuit is filed.  Mediation is an opportunity to settle your case.  The...
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