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Semi-truck accidents are typically catastrophic or deadly — that is, for occupants of other vehicles. Truck drivers have huge vehicles weighing tens of thousands of pounds surrounding them. This means that in the event of an accident, the truck driver is usually well-protected. Other vehicles? Not so much.  Sadly, a man was recently killed in a semi-truck crash in Florida. …

We often take our cars and trucks for granted, but the truth is that these vehicles are powerful. One wrong move can cause a vehicle to lose control, causing a serious auto accident involving other vehicles and objects. This was recently the case in Miami Gardens. An out-of-control vehicle caused a chain-reaction crash. A woman and her two children were …

While we can probably agree that ice cream is not the healthiest food to consume, it is not something that should kill you in a matter of weeks after eating it one time. Unfortunately, this is what happened to a woman visiting her daughter in Florida. She ate ice cream and died less than two weeks later. Her family filed …

When you plan a cruise, you expect relaxation and fun. Spending a week aboard a ship filled with activities and food is a luxurious experience. While most cruise ship passengers enjoy their vacation without incident, sometimes accidents happen. In fact, thousands of illnesses, criminal acts, injuries, and deaths occur every year.  These incidents tend to happen due to the negligence …

We all buy things that we need or want in everyday life. Whether it is food, vehicles, electronics, clothing, toys, medications, or cleaning products, we expect these items to work as intended.  Unfortunately, products can be defective, causing serious injuries and death. When this happens, the victim may be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer or …

We have an aging population. People all over the world are living longer than ever. There are currently 727 million people over the age of 65. By 2050, this number is expected to double.  While this may seem like a good thing, there are some downsides. When so many people are at retirement age, there are fewer young people to …

A person can die for many reasons, but when their death is caused by criminal acts — particularly those perpetrated by a loved one — it can be devastating. Had it not been for the person’s actions, the victim would still be alive.  This was the situation that the family of Gabby Petito faced last year when their daughter went …

Many of us go grocery shopping on a regular basis — maybe weekly, twice weekly, or more often. When we go to the store, we expect the same experience — get what we need, pay for the items, load them into our vehicle, and leave. Not many of us expect to be shot and killed by a gunman, but sadly, …

In 2021, there were more than 400,000 car accidents in Florida. Nearly 164,000 of these crashes resulted in some type of injury and more than 3,000 were fatal.  Car accidents are everyday events in Florida. If you drive on a regular basis, there is a chance that you might be involved in a car crash at some point. Therefore, you …

When we go to the doctor, we expect to be treated with the utmost care. While most doctors do help their patients, some do not. They act in a negligent or reckless manner, causing patients extreme harm.  This is called medical malpractice, and it can happen in a number of ways. Medical malpractice is more widespread than you may think, …