- Joe Saunders | June 28, 2006 8:28 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsWhen you think about it, that's a staggering number of deaths related to auto accidents. During the entire Vietnam War 58,000 Americans died. Auto deaths in 2004 come close to that tragic number! Age, gender, and alcohol use play a significant role in these statistics. Approximately 2 out of every three teen auto fatalities involved males. Teen auto fatality rates in the USA are higher than...
- Staff Writer | June 26, 2006 1:53 PM |
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MiscellaneousMr. Normand received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Florida and his J.D. degree with high honors from the University of Texas. His practice is primarily in the area of general liability, nursing home abuse and medical negligence. He has been with the firm since 1991.Born Barre, Vermont, January 1, 1965; admitted to bar, 1990, Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S.,...
- Staff Writer | June 26, 2006 1:51 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe decision to pursue a lawsuit is a weighty decision. Litigation should be filed only after careful consideration and lawyer consultation to determine that to do so is in your best interest. Your selection of a law firm to represent you should be made from lawyers who are qualified and experienced, have your best interests at heart, and will keep you fully informed about your case at all...
- Joe Saunders | June 26, 2006 9:16 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsSince the repeal of Florida's mandatory helmet law, motorcycle deaths have skyrocketed. A report by the Florida Today newspaper analyzing federal motorcycle crash statistics found "unhelmeted" deaths in Florida rose from 22 in 1998 and 1999, the years before the helmet law repeal to 250 in 2004, the most recent year of available data. Total motorcycle deaths in the state have increased 67...
- Joe Saunders | June 23, 2006 5:54 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsWhen you purchase auto insurance you naturally think that the policy will provide a certain piece of mind if you're involved in an auto accident. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. The auto insurance companies have spent large sums of money devising ways to NOT pay you if you're the victim of an auto crash! It seems ridiculous but if you talk to anyone who's recently been involved in...
- Joe Saunders | June 21, 2006 11:51 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsBrain injury is the leading cause of death of Americans under the age of 45. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) ruins lives and debilitates millions of people. TBI occurs every 15 seconds. Approximately 5 million Americans currently suffer some form of TBI disability. The leading causes of TBI are motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports injuries. In a brain injury scenario there are two actions...
- Joe Saunders | June 20, 2006 7:44 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsNow that Ben Roethlisberger has left the hospital and been charged with not wearing a helmet and lack of a proper license, he has vowed to wear a helmet each and every time he hops on his motorcycle. This is important because he's a star and people watch and imitate what he does. Roethlisberger is very fortunate that he didn't suffer traumatic brain injury or other serious injury.
- Joe Saunders | June 14, 2006 8:51 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe recent motorcycle accident involving Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger highlights the necessity of bikers to wear helmets. It's incomprehensible to me why a professional athlete who wears a helmet on the football field would neglect to wear one when he climbs on his motorcycle. While bikers can't avoid all accidents, the use of basic safety equipment such as helmets should...
- Joe Saunders | June 12, 2006 6:25 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAt a recent political fundraiser I heard a congressman refer to the pharmaceutical industry as the "101st Senator" in the United States Senate. He was commenting on the tremendous influence that this industry holds over our elected officials in Washington. The pharma industry throws its influence and big bucks around the halls of power whenever a bill is introduced for consideration. In a...
- Joe Saunders | June 08, 2006 8:26 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIn a letter dated January 2005, Guidant Corp. executives were prepared to warn doctors of potential flaws in their heart device product. However, the letter was never sent because these same officials were concerned about the potential consequences and backlash from sending such a letter. Guidant stated that two company models had an electrical flaw. It also told physicians that it had pulled...
- Joe Saunders | June 06, 2006 9:08 AM |
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MiscellaneousIn spite of having bipartisan support as well as uniting doctors and lawyers, Governor Jeb Bush has vetoed legislation requiring Florida drivers to carry personal injury insurance. (See fellow blogger Bob Carroll's excellent post on the subject: http://tampabay.injuryboard.com/rants-raves/emperor-jeb-bush-strikes-again.phpThe Florida Legislature thought PIP insurance was an important safeguard...
- Joe Saunders | June 04, 2006 10:05 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThere was an interesting article published this morning in the NY Timesregarding osteoporosis drugs and osteonecrosis. According to the article, two groups of people take the osteoporosis drugs which belong to the bisphosphonate family. The first group, those suffering from breast cancer and/or multiple myeloma whose disease has spread to the bone, receive the drug intravenously. The second...
- Joe Saunders | June 02, 2006 10:08 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIn an extraordinary dissent from EPA management, 9,000 EPA scientists and employees are in open revolt over what they see as EPA's cozy relationship with the pesticide industry. In a letter to Stephen Johnson, EPA's administrator, the union leaders said scientists are being pushed to skip steps in their testing, and alleged that the 'integrity of the science upon which agency decisions are...
- Joe Saunders | June 01, 2006 8:04 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsA Canadian police officer has been ordered to apologize to a man he assaulted with a taser in a jail cell.The apology forms part of the conditional discharge handed to Corporal Brendan McKenna after he pleaded guilty to assault. He will escape jail time and a criminal record, but will be on probation for 12 months and must do 100 hours of community service.