On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 30, 2012 | Car Accidents
What started as a smaller, three-car crash on Interstate 75 just south of Gainesville, Florida, turned into a fatal catastrophe this weekend. At least 10 people were killed in a massive pileup on the Interstate that involved a series of motor vehicle accidents. Late...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 28, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Florida patients are being kept in the dark regarding medical malpractice histories and physician licensing. Thanks to a number of legal statutes and federal laws, hospitals in Florida have been able to operate in an environment where mistakes may be hidden from the...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 26, 2012 | Products Liability
Energy drinks are a popular choice for many Florida residents who need a boost in energy. However, many do not realize the danger than is associated with these drinks. Because these drinks are classified as dietary supplements, they are not regulated by the FDA....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 26, 2012 | US Permanent Residency
Immigration issues have been a hot-button topic at both the state and federal levels across the country. In the last post, this blog began a discussion of issues being considered in Florida this year related to immigration law. The discussion continues, with a look at...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 24, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
After several years of being ranked among a handful of states that have the fewest serious penalties against doctors, Florida is getting tough on doctors who are negligent. In the past two years already, disciplinary actions against doctors have risen significantly....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 20, 2012 | Car Accidents
A woman driving on the wrong side of State Road 408 in Florida crashed into another vehicle injuring the victim and wrecking the victim’s car. According to police, the 22-year-old woman from Casselberry was drunk at the time she caused the car accident. The...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 20, 2012 | Employment Immigration
In the last post, this blog began a discussion about the aftermath of the Chipotle restaurant chain’s I-9 audit, where immigration officials reportedly found hundreds of workers who may not have had proper employment eligibility verification documentation....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 19, 2012 | Employment Immigration
Last year, immigration officials conducted a number of so-called “silent raids” on businesses across the country. A silent raid involves an audit of a company’s I-9 compliance records as opposed to physical raids on a location. This blog reported...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 17, 2012 | Cruise Ship Injuries
The devastating cruise ship accident in Italy last week is still being investigated and likely will be for some time. While rescue efforts continue, the cruise ship industry as a whole has immediately suffered. The fact that many passengers were injured and may still...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 14, 2012 | Fiancée Visas
In 2004, a Vietnamese woman came to the United States looking for a better life for her and her son. She arrived on a fiancée visa, engaged to marry a Vietnamese American. Unfortunately, she left her son behind with his biological father. She says “it was an...
