14-Year-Old Florida Girl Severely Burned After Gas Can Explodes
A 14-year-old girl is reportedly fighting for her life after she was severely burned during a New Year’s Eve bonfire in Fort Pierce, Florida. The girl was roasting marshmallows when a nearby gas can exploded and engulfed her in flames. Friends were able to put the fire out, but they were also burned. After being […]
Could Your Ford Explorer Be Poisoning You?
What if we told you that the number one midsized SUV in the U.S. could be making you sick? It’s a case of toxic exposure, and one of the country’s largest automakers might be trying to sweep the problem under the rug. This month Colson Hicks Eidson is exploring toxic tort issues, so are you […]
How the Takata Airbag Recall Could Have Been Prevented
The Takata airbag recall has resulted in vehicle occupants suffering catastrophic injuries and death. However, could it have been completely avoided? A recent article in Fortune makes the case for how the Takata airbag recall could have been prevented. What Could Takata Have Done to Avoid Making Dangerous Airbags? We have blogged about the Takata recall on multiple occasions. During […]
Why Are Unsecured Soccer Goal Posts a Danger to Children?
Statistics collected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that tip-over accidents involving unsecured soccer goals injure more than 200 children in the U.S. each year. In some cases, these accidents may also cause fatalities. Soccer goalposts are top-heavy objects that can weigh several hundred pounds. When these goals are not anchored to the […]
Is My Ford Explorer Affected by Carbon Monoxide Leaks?
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have launched an investigation into reports of police utility vehicles leaking carbon monoxide into the passenger cabin. These are modified versions of the popular Ford Explorer SUV. However, this possible auto defect may also affect regular consumer Ford Explorers. NHTSA claims it is aware of three accidents involving […]
Does My Vehicle Have an Unfixed Recall?
Millions of vehicles with unfixed recalls are being driven on roads across the country. These vehicles may contain dangerous product defects that are capable of causing serious injuries or deaths. For example, Takata airbag inflators can deploy with excessive force. In this case, the canisters that house the inflators can burst open and send shrapnel into […]
Twelve Killed in Costa Rica Plane Crash on New Year’s Eve
Ten Americans and two Costa Rican pilots died after their plane crashed into a hill shortly after taking off in Punta Islita, Costa Rica. Two doctors from Clearwater, Florida and their children were killed in the crash. A couple from Scarsdale, New York and their three children were also killed. In addition, a 33-year old […]
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries can have permanent, negative effects on your life and the lives of your loved ones. These injuries cause permanent disabilities as well as pain and suffering. They can make working and performing daily tasks impossible. Catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical and rehabilitation services. Unfortunately, receiving these services is only part of the […]
Miami Law Honors Colson Hicks Eidson Partner Julie Braman Kane with Alumni Achievement Award
Kane Recognized for Excellence and Service to Miami Law and the Legal Profession CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2018) – Colson Hicks Eidson partner Julie Braman Kane was recently honored with the distinguished Alumni Achievement Award by the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association. The award recognizes alumni nationally who have excelled in their chosen profession, […]
Just How Dangerous Are Concussions to Student Athletes?
If you are a fan of the NFL, then you have probably noticed a change in the game recently. New rules have been rolling out and all these rules seem to have one goal, to lessen the severity of impacts. But why is the NFL trying to make hard hitting tackles less severe? The answer […]
