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Dangers of Distracted Driving Part II

The dangers of distracted driving were made painfully clear last week, after a three-car crash in Florida sent two people to the hospital. The driver who caused the accident was distracted by…

By Ed Normand

/ 14 Apr 2010

Disney World Injury Reporting

Tracking injuries at Disney parks — one of the toughest things I have ever tackled. Guests have a right to know what might happen when they board an amusement ride at Disney World, right? Disney,…

By Jason Herrera

/ 8 Apr 2010

Supreme Court Recognition for Board Certified Lawyers

Florida Supreme Court Approves Use of B.C.S for Certified Lawyers In a Florida Supreme Court Nov. 19 opinion is a new rule that allows board certified lawyers to use the letters B.C.S. for board…

By Ed Normand

/ 7 Apr 2010

Third Disney Bus Crash

Over the weekend, yet another Disney bus was involved in a crash – the third within the past two weeks. On Saturday, April 3, a Disney bus driven by 81-year-old Frederick Cassens rear-ended an SUV…

By Ed Normand

/ 7 Apr 2010

Alcohol and Energy Drinks: An Unrecognized Danger

What if there was a way to feel intoxicated and wide-awake at the same time? What if a drinker could party until dawn without feeling the fatigue brought on by alcohol consumption? Would this be…

By Mark Willingham

/ 5 Apr 2010

Ten Ways the National Health Bill Will Matter: 5. Preexisting Conditions are Covered

Many Americans are questioning how the new Health Bill will affect them. Continuing in the series of Ten Ways the National Health Bill Will Matter: #5: Preexisting Conditions will be covered when…

By Ed Normand

/ 1 Apr 2010

Busch Gardens – Tampa: Injury Reporting

In a case of reporting, or lack thereof, we present injury information on Busch Gardens – Tampa: Gwazi: Back related injuries were not uncommon with this ride, with rider’s being thrown around…

By Jason Herrera

/ 31 Mar 2010

Tired of Debt Collectors: Sue Em!

With the national unemployment rate at around 12% many Americans are getting behind in their bills. While most of us try to protect our credit, sometimes even good people get late in paying bills….

By Ed Normand

/ 30 Mar 2010

Ten Ways the National Health Bill Will Matter: 3. Extended Coverage for Adult Children

Many Americans are questioning how the new Health Bill will affect them. Continuing in the series of Ten Ways the National Health Bill Will Matter: #3: Extended Coverage for Adult Children. Under…

By Ed Normand

/ 24 Mar 2010

Disney Bus Crash: Will Disney Use Another Liability Loophole?

Another Disney transportation crash today resulted in multiple injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol a Disney bus crashed into the rear of a bus operated by the Waldorf Astoria…

By Ed Normand

/ 23 Mar 2010

Ten Ways the National Health Bill Will Matter: 1. More Americans Insured

Many Americans have questions about just what the new healthcare legislation means to them. Apart from reading thousands of pages of legalese or parsing through the political rhetoric for…

By Ed Normand

/ 23 Mar 2010

Did You Know: Implant Infections

According to the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons, close to 1 million people get a hip, knee or shoulder replacement every year in the U.S. Unfortunately, in around 1 to 2 percent of those…

By Ed Normand

/ 17 Mar 2010