Imagine being stuck in traffic, knowing that a semi was coming at you and not stopping. Your crash could be the cause of serious injuries, if not fatal wounds. That's what has happened in this case in Florida. One person was recently killed in a crash involving a...
Lawsuits for birth injuries and birth defects
Florida parents whose children were injured during birth or who have a birth defect may be interested in filing a medical malpractice suit. Individuals who file such a suit have several criteria they must prove in order to be successful with a case like this. The...
Veterans Affairs doctors must report medical malpractice
Recently, a news report stated that the Department of Veterans Affairs doctors had been reminded that if they don't report medical malpractice, they could face losing their licenses. Supposedly, many doctors have been under the impression that they don't have to...
Florida hospital liability issues and the EMTALA
Inability to pay may be a concern for an individual seeking urgent medical attention in a Florida facility, but the nation's Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act was passed in 1986 to address this concern so that people would not need to fear being turned away....
What is dual citizenship?
Many Florida residents may desire to hold citizenship in the U.S. and another country. While the United States does not formally recognize dual citizenship, a Florida resident can still seek seek citizenship without any negative consequences. Having dual citizenship...
E-2 visa may help foreign investors to immigrate quickly
Foreign business owners wishing to move to Florida or any other state in the union may be able to do so with an E-2 visa. Although employment immigration is often a difficult prospect, the E-2 visa makes moving the whole family to the United States relatively simple...
Marijuana a cause of car accidents? It’s a debate in Florida
There has been an ongoing debate about the legalization of marijuana and the potential for drugged driving. Now, Florida has gotten into the argument with a group called, "Don't Let Florida Go To Pot." The coalition is a group of over 40 organizations that are...
Useful facts about medical professionals
Individuals in Florida should keep in mind that when they are under a doctor's care, there are several things to watch out for. One is medication errors. These rise by 10 percent in July when new residents arrive in hospitals, but individuals should always question...
Florida motorcyclist killed by wrong-way driver
Because of the almost certain accident that awaits those who travel the wrong way on Florida roads, one woman has chosen to start an online petition to the governor for a better way to prevent such actions. Suggestions have included spikes or bigger, more visible...
Children crossing the U.S. border strain resources
Extreme poverty and gang violence in Central America, mainly in Honduras and Guatemala, is driving many desperate children to attempt to enter the United States from Mexico. Many of them have family in the United States and several groups are now working overtime to...
