When a physician makes a mistake on a patient, the case goes before the state's Board of Medicine. This is just one way that the medical professional is held responsible for his or her actions. Just recently, two doctors in Florida have been disciplined by the Florida...
Month: August 2011
Wrongful death claim filed against Volusia County for beach death
A Florida family has spent the last year dealing with the death of their little boy after he was hit by a truck while playing on the beach. Following the accident, Florida Highway Patrol completed an investigation and decided not to press charges against the truck...
Feds cancel state Secure Communities agreements, with no change
The Obama administration announced Friday it is cancelling its agreements with roughly 40 states related to the Secure Communities program. A number of states, and local law enforcement agencies, raised concerns with the controversial program saying it can harm...
Immigration announces employment visa policy changes
The federal government is taking some action to make it a little easier for immigrant entrepreneurs to qualify for permanent residency in the United States. The action is not through passage of new laws, but rather through clarifications in a number of...
Dangerous fuel product severely burns Florida woman
Unfortunately, consumers may not be aware that a product is dangerous until an accident happens. An incident can raise concern over whether the product is in fact dangerous or whether it was a one-time occurrence. If there are multiple reports of accidents or...
Car accident dispute heats up for former Miami basketball player
Last month, a multi-car accident occurred resulting in a former Miami Heat basketball player being charged with fleeing the scene of a crash. Initially, two vehicles got into an accident when one rear ended the other, spinning the first car into the median. Shortly...
Justice Department sues over state immigration law
During the last legislative session and after contentious debate, Florida lawmakers did not pass an immigration bill. So far, however, fiver other states have enacted legislation aimed at immigration issues. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a...