Imagine being admitted to a hospital, expecting the best care possible, and being treated by a teenager with no medical qualifications whatsoever. This happened last August when a teen impersonated a doctor at a Florida hospital. The fact that a medically-unlicensed...
Month: April 2012
ICE: 22 percent of deportations involve parents of US citizens, P. 2
In the last post, this blog began a discussion of the recent report to Congress from immigration officials on the number of U.S. deportations that involve the parent of a U.S. citizen. The 2011 numbers were compiled during the first six months of the year, and the...
Trayvon Martin death: Who else may be responsible?
In the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, people have been focused on the fault of the man who shot the unarmed 17-year-old. The debate between whether or not the Neighborhood Watch captain acted in self-defense has been at the crux of the...
ICE: 22 percent of deportations involve parents of US citizens, P. 1
While the political pundits discuss immigration reform and enforcement in an election year, a new study reveals that immigration laws affect real people, including many U.S. citizens. A recent federal report includes new information that has reportedly never before...
When you may not be able to collect punitive damages
After fighting for his life and the life of his children, a man got some even worse news. The family had been trapped inside their Dodge Caravan when it caught on fire and burned all of them. They managed to escape and wanted to hold the maker of the car legally...
Ground breaking at Miramar EB-5 visa fueled project
Developers reportedly broke ground on the first new office complex in three years in the Miramar market. The project is also believed to be the first in Broward County to break ground under the Immigrant Investor Visa Program, according to a report in the Sun...
Wife of lobsterman sues after husband is killed in boat accident
When a person is offshore, there may be different laws applicable to certain situations. For instance, a Florida resident who is injured in a cruise ship accident may need to work with an attorney who thoroughly understands maritime law because there may be different...