After handling many cases involving tragedies in the tourism and theme park industry, this most recent incident raises questions about industry safety and lack of regulation. On Thursday, March 24, 2022, a 14-year-old boy fell 430-feet from the Icon Park Drop Tower in Orlando, Florida. The…
Tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, in June when a residential building partially collapsed. As of July 18, local authorities confirmed that 97 people died from the accident. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cave also confirmed that more than 200 people are missing. Shortly after the building collapsed,…
After being involved in a car accident, you expect that your injuries and damages will be compensated by your insurance policy or the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But what happens when your car accident claim exceeds insurance policy limits? In Florida, the “no fault” auto insurance law,…
A slip and fall can result in serious and life-changing injuries, depending on how the fall occurred and the condition of the injured party. Falls are the most common cause of brain injuries and hip fractures. Forty percent of fatal injuries among people ages 65 and older are the…
Slip and falls occur rather frequently in grocery stores and supermarkets across Central Florida. Many of these falls are attributed to something simple like a spilled liquid, dropped food, or a bunched entrance mat. However, a fall—even from a short distance—can result in serious injuries.…
More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot have been recalled due to reports of the fan blades detaching and flying off during use. The defect has resulted in personal injury and property damage, leading to the widespread recall. According to the recall notice, published by the U.S.…
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is always devastating but losing a loved one in an accident that was completely preventable can be even worse. One Florida woman thought her nightmare was over years after her husband was killed by a drunk driver. However, a lawsuit brought…
There are virtually unlimited ways in which a person could suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including Virginia car accidents, falls, and many, many others. Traumatic brain injuries can have significant, long-lasting consequences, and the physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of TBI can create problems for…
On March 8th, 2023, Daniel Tsai (Deputy Administrator and Director of CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid agencies providing guidance related to changes in third-party liability (TPL) requirements based upon the holding in Gallardo v. Marstiller. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gallardo v.…
The FDA is warning consumers to stop purchasing artificial tear products that may be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria. Three products manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited have been recalled in the last few weeks: EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears, and Delsam Pharma’s…
