Many Florida residents remember the devastating accident in 2008 when fog and smoke covered Interstate 4. More than 70 vehicles crashed because of the road conditions, which resulted in five fatalities and 27 injured. When a very similar car accident happened again...
Lawsuit: Cruise line should be liable for bad weather, injuries
As many people in Florida know, there are different laws that apply to injuries that happen offshore. Tourists who get sick or injured on a cruise ship or other vessel may be able to pursue compensation from cruise lines that are negligent in protecting passengers and...
Data shows no relief in immigration backlog; feds back prosecutorial discretion, P. 2
In the last post, this blog opened a discussion of recent data showing an increasing backlog in deportation proceedings in immigration courts. The federal government blames the data used by TRAC at Syracuse University for the perception that deportation cases keep...
Court upholds $4.7 million ruling in wrongful death suit
People expect Florida hospitals, doctors and nurses to take appropriate precautions to keep a patient safe and healthy when they are undergoing surgery. When a medical professional fails to comply with these protocols, innocent patients can suffer a wrongful death as...
Is July a hot month for medical mistakes?
Going to the hospital for any reason can be upsetting. A person is likely nervous or scared about the medical issue in the first place, but patients in Florida may also worry that a doctor is not experienced or up-to-date on a particular procedure. In fact, many...
US Representative vows to challenge Obama immigration policy
A U.S. Representative from the Midwest says that a lawsuit challenging President Obama's shift in immigration policy for young undocumented immigrants could be filed in a few weeks. The lawmaker seeks to challenge the legal authority of the administration's policy on...
Recall causing headaches long after being pulled from the market
We have looked at how a defective product can put people in danger when it remains on the market. Companies have a responsibility to make sure their products are safe and provide proper warnings for use. When these fail, residents in Florida and across the country can...
Same sex couple challenges DOMA in deportation defense
A same-sex couple is bringing federal litigation, seeking to challenge the Defense of Marriage Act in an immigration case. The couple is comprised of a Filipino woman who is facing deportation and her American wife. The two were married in 2008. The two have now filed...
Florida driver admits to drinking, texting and crashing
Florida driver admits to drinking, texting and crashing. When a Florida driver's mind is divided between a cellphone and the road ahead, the consequence can be a fatal car accident. Add alcohol to distracted driving and you get the self-told story of a New Port Richey...
Costa Concordia captain interviewed after house arrest
Since the tragic Costa Concordia accident, people in Florida and all over the world have been waiting for answers. The January maritime disaster has resulted in 32 fatalities and countless injuries. After the accident, the captain who was in charge during the cruise...
