Tractor Trailer Accidents
Every day companies across the United States rely on tractor trailers to get their products where they need to go. However, these large heavy trucks have the potential to cause very serious injuries when they are involved
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Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is a law firm that publishes content primarily focused on legal issues related to medical malpractice, elder abuse, and healthcare law in Florida. Their publications cover topics such as whistleblower protections in nursing home abuse cases, birth injury claims, the role of medical malpractice review panels, legal risks associated with experimental treatments, and the impact of medical malpractice legislation on healthcare providers and patients. The firm provides detailed explanations of legal frameworks, procedural guidance, and analysis of relevant statutes and regulations, aiming to inform clients and the public about their rights and responsibilities under Florida law.
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When Accidental Drowning Occurs
When Accidental Drowning Occurs
In Florida we are surrounded by water whether it be ocean, lake or pool. As enjoyable as they can be for most of us, pools and natural bodies of water present dangerous opportunities. Unfortunately, drowning accidents…
“Landmark Court Decision Punishes Texting While Driving”
“Landmark Court Decision Punishes Texting While Driving”
“Landmark Court Decision Punishes Texting While Driving”
While texting and driving in Florida is now illegal, enforcement is problematic. However, civil lawsuits are making real progress at punishing reckless texters.
In…
NTSB Issues Recommendations to Decrease Drunk Driving Accidents
NTSB Issues Recommendations to Decrease Drunk Driving Accidents
The latest report issued by the National Traffic Safety Board states that approximately 10,000 Americans die each year in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. In addition, about 173,000 more are injured and about…
Texting While Driving Illegal Now
Texting While Driving Illegal Now
In an effort to curb the dangerous but common activity of texting behind the wheel, Governor Rick Scott has signed SB 52 into law. Most states already have laws against texting while driving.
The…
Death Toll Rising in Keyless Ignition Tragedies as Regulators Idle
Death Toll Rising in Keyless Ignition Tragedies as Regulators Idle
Palm Beach County is leading the nation for deaths linked to keyless vehicle ignition systems according to a recent article in the Palm Beach Post. To date, five fatalities have…
South Florida Nursing Homes Receive Poor Government Ratings
South Florida Nursing Homes Receive Poor Government Ratings
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintains a database that grades approximately 15,000 Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home homes nationwide. A recent article in the Miami Herald reviewed the data…
Assisted Living Facility Abuse Allegations Halt New Admissions
Assisted Living Facility Abuse Allegations Halt New Admissions
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) issued a moratorium on new admissions at Coolidge Palms Assisted Living Resort on February 5, 2016, after a resident was assaulted by a staff member.…
Human Rights Watch Finds Nursing Homes Misuse Antipsychotics with Dementia Patients
Human Rights Watch Finds Nursing Homes Misuse Antipsychotics with Dementia Patients
A new 157-page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), “‘They Want Docile’: How Nursing Homes in the United States Overmedicate People with Dementia,” details how nursing homes…
Valsartan Blood Pressure Medication Recall Sparks Fears of Drug Safety
Valsartan Blood Pressure Medication Recall Sparks Fears of Drug Safety
For years people have been concerned about the safety of drugs that are imported to the United States from other countries. With drugs being manufactured so far away, it can…