Floridian Distracted Drivers Responsible for over 50k Crashes
According to recent statistics by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida distracted drivers are at an all-time high. In fact, last year alone, they were responsible for over 50,000 crashes. Experts think that number is actually quite higher. About Vehicle Crashes It can be shocking after an accident to learn how expensive, time-consuming and frustrating
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis Linked to College Renovation
An elderly man received a mesothelioma diagnosis. However, he was perplexed. He wanted to know when and where asbestos exposure happened. After careful investigation, the man tied his diagnosis to renovations on his college campus in the 1960s. About Asbestos Asbestos once filled countless U.S. homes and businesses in the form of insulation and heat-protecting materials.
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Cruise Head Injury
It’s unfortunate, but accidents and injuries are common on cruise ships. Many vacationers suffer from a cruise head injury after a slip and fall. Slips and falls are the most common injury on a cruise ship. Many people don’t think there is anything that can be done afterward. However, there are legal options. Cruise Ship
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Birth Injury Legal Questions
A birth injury can blindside the parents of the injured child. Many don’t know what to do afterward and have many birth injury legal questions. This is why it is important to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable complex litigation firm like The Michael Brady Lynch Firm. We have over 20 years of experience helping
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Listeria Found in Walmart Fresh Green Beans and Butternut Squash
The FDA is recalling bagged green beans and butternut squash after investigators found listeria contamination. Walmarts in multiple states sold the contaminated products in its stores. Now, thousands of unaware consumers could become gravely ill. About Listeria A Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired
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Nurse Steals Elderly Pain Meds
The Florida Department of Health revoked the license of a Jacksonville nurse after investigators discovered she was swapping pain medication for saline. This left many elderly patients without crucial pain relief, and families are furious. About Elder Neglect All types of caregivers commit elder neglect. There are many different types of abuse including failing to
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Over Half of Female Surgeons Are Sexually Harassed
Annals of Surgery presented an article at the 2019 Academic Surgical Congress. The study outlined the extensive bullying and sexual harassment female surgeons experience. Researchers compiled data, and the survey numbers are extremely shocking. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There
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Thousands of Detained Immigrant Children Sexually Assaulted
A new report by the Office of Refugee Resettlement indicates that nearly 5,000 immigrant children detained at the southern U.S, border without parental guidance were sexually abused while in government custody. Due to the fear of deportation, the agency expects the number of abused children to be far greater. About Immigrant Sexual Abuse Social workers
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Excursion Accident Injures Cruise Passenger
In February, a passenger onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas arrived in San Juan, Peurto Rico. She booked an excursion on the island. While riding the bus to get there, there was a bus crash. The excursion accident injuries sustained caused her to cut her vacation short. About Excursion Accident Injuries Cruise ship shore
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Common Florida Accident Causes
According to the Department of Transportation, last year, Florida had nearly 400,000 automobile crashes. Over half injured or killed those involved. To avoid being the victim of a car accident, it is important to be aware of the common Florida accident causes. Distracted Driving Florida leads the country in distracted drivers. This is because it
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