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Balcony Collapse Spotlights Maintenance Problem.

Balcony Collapses Kills 5, Injures 7 Early this morning, near the University of California’s Berkeley campus, a balcony collapsed from the fourth floor of an apartment building. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. killing five and sending another seven to the hospital with serious injuries.…

By Michael Damaso

/ 16 Jun 2015

Tracy Morgan and Traumatic Brain Injury

On June 7, 2014, actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan was involved in a serious auto accident in New Jersey involving a limo and a semi truck. Morgan was immediately transported to a nearby hospital suffering from a traumatic brain injury as a result of the accident.

By Michael Damaso

/ 10 Jun 2015

Florida Department of Transportation Unveils “Safe Phone Zones” in Attempt to Curb Distracted Driving

Earlier today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in a partnership with GEICO Insurance unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. According to the announcement, sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” are being established at various r

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 2 Jun 2015

Florida Supreme Court Approves Statutory Cap in Plancher v UCFAA

In the Florida, the Legislature enacted a waiver of sovereign immunity through Florida Statute § 768.28, allowing the state government, including counties, municipalities, and other agencies to be sued for various causes of action, including negligence. However, as a compromise for allowing lawsuits

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 29 May 2015

Orlando Theme Park Injury Numbers – 2014

In 2014, we independently obtained the following information via consumer and employee feedback on the following theme parks in the Orlando, Florida area: Universal Studios Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA, 47 Significant Injuries – 22 injuries on The Simpsons Ride. Riders have reported having their n

By Jason Herrera

/ 8 Apr 2015

Senator Bill Nelson Calls For More Action In Airbag Recall

Senator Nelson Demands Car Manufacturers Take More Action In light of the Recent Faulty Airbag Recalls You have to commend U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla) who said, “You fix it and fix it right,” on the second day of his campaign calling for attention and action regarding…

By Michael Damaso

/ 29 Oct 2014

Father Files Appeal against Disney on Son’s Behalf

Hoping to Expose the Danger of Liability Waivers with Exculpatory Clauses On November 8, 2006, Owen Peterson, then 22, was walking through a trade show at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. On this particularly windy day, an advertising balloon, tied to a tree, blew down…

By Michael Damaso

/ 18 Aug 2014

Cedar Fair 2013 Injury Totals

For the 2013 season, we independently obtained the following information via consumer and employee feedback for Cedar Fair amusement parks.

By Jason Herrera

/ 14 Jul 2014

Blue Rhino Blast Caused by Human Error

On July 29, 2013, the skies above Tavares, FL were suddenly lit by fire as thousands of 20-pound Blue Rhino propane tanks exploded. Eight people were injured in the conflagration with critical burns and other serious injuries. Investigators have since been look for the cause…

By Michael Damaso

/ 19 Jun 2014

2013 Orlando Theme Park Injury Totals

For the 2013 season, we independently obtained the following information via consumer and employee feedback for theme parks in the Orlando, Florida area: Universal Studios Orlando, Orlando, Florida.

By Jason Herrera

/ 19 Jun 2014

Propane Explosion Rocks Central Florida

Late last night multiple explosions occurred resulting in a huge fire at the Blue Rhino propane plant in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. The fire could be seen from surrounding Seminole, Orange and Volusia Counties. This is a video from someone in Leesburg over 10 miles…

By Michael Damaso

/ 30 Jul 2013

Propane Tank Explosion at Blue Rhino Plant in Tavares

Late last night multiple explosions occurred resulting in a huge fire at the Blue Rhino propane plant in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. The fire could be seen from surrounding Seminole, Orange and Volusia Counties. This is a video from someone in Leesburg over 10 miles…

By Michael Damaso

/ 30 Jul 2013