What do Tort Reform Advocates Really Want?
We briefly mentioned the Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) in our last blog and its efforts to discredit the McDonald’s “hot coffee case.” This is just the latest in a long line of tactics that present a distorted picture of plaintiffs and their lawsuits against large corporations. In addition to social media, the ILR publishes and distributes […]
Severe Injuries from Outdoor Furniture
This time of year you may be shopping for new or additional outdoor furniture for your back yard. Hammocks, picnic tables, lounge chairs and log swings are popular in yards across Florida. However, defective outdoor furniture has resulted in head injuries, neck injuries and cuts to unsuspecting consumers. Some models are not weighted properly and tip easily. […]
What is Your Opinion on Tort Reform?
We hope that our recent blogs shed some light on tort reform and the motives behind organizations like the Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). Tort reform advocates will only tell you half the story in order to advance their agenda. The ILR’s attempts to discredit Stella Liebeck and her landmark personal injury lawsuit against McDonald’s is just […]
Are Fireworks Legal in Florida?
Next week is the Fourth of July and you might be planning a trip to watch a fireworks display in your neighborhood. This would be the best choice because the displays conducted by professionals under the close supervision of firefighters are the safest and most enjoyable for everyone. Unfortunately, some people attempt to celebrate the […]
What Should You Never Pour onto a Charcoal Grill?
For many people across the country, summertime means outdoor grilling and Fourth of July fireworks. It can be a fun time, but be mindful of your outdoor grill so that it is in safe working condition, especially if you had it in storage since last year! A defective grill or operator error can sometimes result […]
Adding Substance Abuse to an Injured Brain
It is common for traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims to experience feelings of loneliness and isolation after their injury. One of the contributing factors to those feelings of desperation is not being able to do the activities they enjoyed before their injury. Activities such as work, sports, reading and socializing with friends can be extremely […]
What Makes Head Injury Victims Prone to Substance Abuse?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients face a myriad of challenges, including, memory loss, cognitive difficulties and mood changes. Now, researchers found out that TBI victims are at a risk for substance abuse as well following their injury. Researchers found a correlation between TBI and subsequent alcohol and drug abuse in 10 to 20 percent of […]
Sunscreen Catches Fire on Man’s Skin
A man in Massachusetts was doing something that Floridians do every day and it almost cost him his life. Last week, he was applying Banana Boat brand aerosol spray sunscreen to his skin. After applying, he walked toward his backyard grill and the parts of his body with the sunscreen caught fire. Luckily, the victim […]
Look Before You Lock in Florida
Residents or visitors to the Sunshine State are familiar with the downside of Paradise: battling the heat and humidity outside. However, few can imagine what the conditions are like inside a parked vehicle on a sunny, Florida afternoon. Unfortunately, some children experience those conditions because their caregivers leave them unattended inside a vehicle. The temperature […]
Swimming Pool Safeguards in Florida
Many Florida homeowners have swimming pools and they are a fun recreational activity for family and friends. However, the fun can turn into a nightmare when serious injuries and even swimming pool fatalities result from poor maintenance, faulty design and insufficient safeguards. Every year, the Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) reports thousands of swimming pool injuries, including […]
