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An MSN article today describes the excessive number of egregious errors made in hospitals resulting in death to the patient and the numbers are staggering. Approximately 1.5 million patients…
In a 2-1 decisions, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has held that only the United States Government can test for mad cow disease. This is predicted to have a harmful effect on private beef exporters…
In a press release today, the acting Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) states unequivocably that the lowering the current drinking age of 21 would be a big mistake and…
Tropical Storm Fay never reached hurricane strength before it criss-crossed the State of Florida. That does not mean there weren’t homes that were damaged by the winds or driving rain. However, what…
As Tropical Storm Fay becomes a Hurricane and approaches Central Florida, citizens hope that their insurance companies will be prepared to deal fairly with their customers. In the past, insurance…
The FDA and Boston Scientific have issued a recall and hence a patient warning regarding three carotid artery stents and delivery systems. The three products that were recalled are: NexStent…
The Florida Bar, the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section and Florida Legal Services have combined resources to offer assistance to low-income homeowners facing foreclosure . Homeowners…
A North Florida pharmacist was fined $1,000 by the Florida State Pharmacy Board for the responsibility she had in the death of a 3 year-old boy. Edna Irizarry who processed a fatal dose of the amino…
It may not feel like summer is over, but for most Florida students summer vacation ends in about two weeks. As you take the kids shopping for new clothes and school supplies, it’s the perfect time…
More than a million pounds of fresh ground beef has been recalled by an Omaha meat processing plant after 31 people were reported to have tested positive for E. Coli. Last month Nebraska Beef…
Two Orlando area teenagers were killed in an automobile accident while street racing another teen. The car was traveling so fast, that upon impact with a tree, the vehicle split into two. The front…
Two Bloomingdale High School teens are dead and two seriously injured in a two-car accident. It was reported that none of them were wearing their seatbelts. This fact was very disheartening for…
