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Johnson and Johnson has been hit with some 6,000 cases claiming that their baby powder causes ovarian cancer, but last month, the company and its suppliers received a jury verdict penalizing them $21.7 million after a woman claimed exposure to asbestos mixed with the powder caused her to develop mesothelioma, a cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. J&J has denied …
A Florida man was lucky enough to escape injuries after his car plummeted over 50 feet off an elevated highway. The highway patrol says that Thomas Highhouse, age 61, became distracted by his radio and lost control. He drove off the interstate, became airborne, and fell onto the ground below. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, and Highhouse …
On April, 18, 2018, a school bus with 18 student passengers was struck by a semi-truck in Hernando County, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the truck was coming off I-75 when it failed to stoop at a red light and struck the side of a school bus. The school bus spun, flipped on its side, and slid nearly …
Living in Florida provides people with excellent opportunities to work and live near water. As with any occupation, those jobs near water sometimes will involve injuries to the workers. When a worker is injured, there is always the question as to how the injuries will be covered and if they fall under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act or …
Florida’s amazing temperatures combined with permissive helmet laws invite thousands of people to take to the roads on their motorcycles. In fact, Florida has the second-highest number of registered motorcycles out of all 50 states. Unfortunately, the sunshine state also has the highest number of fatality accidents involving motorcycles each year. In 2016, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and …
Medical malpractice happens when a patient is in some way harmed by a doctor or another type of medical professional. This professional or doctor fails to perform his or her medical duties competently and in a manner that results in harm or injury to the patient. If you or your loved one has been harmed by the negligence of a …
It may come as a surprise to some of you to learn that unlike how trials are portrayed on TV, in fact, trials are not about surprising the other side. The “Perry Mason” or “Matlock” moment when an attorney pulls out a secret document to the amazement of the judge, jury, and spectators usually does not happen and is not …
With all the great new technology in auto safety, and as we seemingly transition towards self driving cars, old problems still rear their ugly heads to remind us that cars are machines, built by people, and that quality and safety are never things you can take for granted. New Recall News The first piece of concerning recall news came from …
Regardless of the circumstances causing the death, when a loved one dies, it is an emotionally trying time. Often times, the family members who are left behind have relied on that person’s emotional or financial support. Maybe a child has lost the care and guidance of a parent, or a spouse has lost the love and companionship of a husband …
Cruises are a popular vacation option any time of year, but especially during the warm summer months when families tend to get away and escape for a few days during the summer before school resumes. When embarking on a cruise, people look forward to a worry-free, relaxing time and hope the trip creates memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, …
