On Thursday, March 24, 2022, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell 430 feet from the ICON Park drop tower, ultimately leading to his death. This tragic event led to a grieving family, legislatures, senators, attorneys, and the people of greater Orlando fighting for a change. Tyre, who…
Facebook Marketplace offers a world of treasures, ranging from rare antiques to your run-of-the-mill everyday products, even more, at unbeatable prices. For many families, Marketplace has been a lifesaver, providing access to much-needed items at a fraction of the cost. But what do you do…
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.…
A devastating motorcycle accident claimed a rider’s life on Sunday morning in Bakersfield. Bakersfield police officers responded to the scene at the intersection of State Road and Airport Drive. That’s near the Highway 99 overpass. KGET-TV reported the accident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on May…
Childbirth is a happy occasion, but the process doesn’t always go as planned. About 7 in 1,000 babies experience birth injuries every year. While this sounds rare, a child in the U.S. is born with a birth injury every 20 minutes. Some of these injuries…
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Distracted driving is responsible for an estimated 34% of all motor vehicle accidents every year. A problem that is attributed in no small part to rapid progress in modern technologies, such as the smartphone. The dangers created by texting while driving and other types of…
