Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Daytona Beach Crash

The family of a man who was killed in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver in 2021 is finally getting justice. The driver has been charged with second-degree murder and will face up to life in prison after deliberately hitting and killing the victim in Daytona Beach. The driver has also been found guilty of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, …

Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Drowning Case

The ocean can be dangerous. Rip currents and waves can cause a person to drown, and sadly, that was what happened to a man in 2020. The 48-year-old former firefighter-paramedic drowned during a group therapy outing with a treatment facility.  In the fall of 2020, Jeffrey Watson drowned in a rip current off Daytona Beach, Florida. At the time of …

City of Miami Dissolves CIP; Lawsuit Now in Effect

Police officers are in place to help citizens in the community. They are supposed to arrest criminals and keep the peace. And while many do, a large number of law enforcement officials  engage in questionable activities. Many abuse their power; they take advantage of their power and arrest innocent people. Some police officers use excessive and unreasonable force, which is …

Unreasonable Force in Arrest a Pattern With Florida Police

The police are supposed to protect their citizens, but sometimes they do more harm than good. Many engage in excessive and unreasonable force with citizens who are believed to be committing crimes but are actually not. This has happened many times in Florida, and the situation continues to exist today. Recently, in early September 2024. A traffic stop involving Miami …

Person Killed in Explosion at Florida Tire Shop

You never know what might happen at work. You might come across an unruly customer. You might trip and fall or get injured by equipment. You could even die in an explosion. Unfortunately, the latter happened at a Firestone shop in Florida, where a tire exploded for unknown reasons, killing a worker. The fatal explosion happened on the afternoon of …

Chicken Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Chicken is delicious to eat, but not so much when it has metal in it. More than 100,000 pounds of chicken was recently recalled in stores throughout Florida because they may have been contaminated with metal wire. On August 16, Perdue Foods LLC recalled 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products after some customers reported finding …

Disney Fighting Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Surprising Way

Even in the happiest place on Earth, fatalities can occur. Reports state that 64 people have died at Disney World over the years. Many of these cases involve suicides and natural causes, so Disney would not be held liable.  However, you would think Disney would be held liable in a case involving a death caused by food allergies. The company …

Summer Driving Hazards

Summertime is often an exciting time for families. Vacations, trips to the beach, visits to amusement parks — they are all on the itinerary. While driving in the summer is not as dangerous as driving during the winter, you still need to be prepared. Changing weather conditions, potholes, and overheating engines can cause damage to your vehicle and even result …

DeSantis Signs Bill Targeting Civilian Review Boards

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that limits civilian investigations by government-affiliated boards into local law enforcement officers’ conduct in cities like Miami, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. This new law, which has been effective since July 1, impacts 21 Florida counties and cities where civilian oversight panels review citizen complaints against officers using public records and witness interviews. Some …

Workplace Accidents in the Medical Field

The healthcare industry is a fast-paced environment. It seems as though there is always something going on, from angry patients to life-threatening medical emergencies.  With so much going on, it can be hard to stay safe and avoid workplace accidents. Doctors and nurses are constantly in a hurry, causing them to slip and fall or suffer injuries from lifting heavy …