And so begins the so-called “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” According to AAA, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, an average of seven people per day are killed in crashes involving teen drivers nationwide. In Florida, AAA reports an average of 158 people are killed in teen driver-related crashes every year. Roughly a quarter of those happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Teen drivers are celebrating graduations, out of school in the summertime, potentially…

According to www.bloomberg.com, a recent court filing alleges that Sanofi, the French drug company that manufactures Zantac, the heartburn medication that was recalled in 2019, destroyed emails relating to the recall. The discovery that Zantac was contaminated with a carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) lead to the recall of the drug in 2019. Lawyers for plaintiffs assert that the destruction of emails is hindering the progress of the litigation, such as a delay in depositions, and…

Most Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents Can Be Avoided Most slip, trip, and fall accidents are avoidable. These types of accidents are very common and costly, and are among the most common types of premise liability injuries, and can be prevented with a reasonable commitment, and have the added advantage of keeping your premises looking sharp. If you or a loved one has been injured, seriously injured, or even killed in a slip,…

We know that Florida’s driving problems are more than a little caused by the heavy volume of out-of-state visitors. Out-of-state visitors often opt out of long road trips and simply drive a rental car when they’re. Unfortunately, getting into an accident involving a rental car can be confusing, whether you’re the rental car driver or not. If you or a loved one has been injured, seriously injured, or even killed in a car…

As reported by www.aboutlawsuits.com, plaintiffs in multiple Belviq cancer lawsuits seek consolidation of all claims, arguing that the number of complaints to be filed will dramatically increase. At least thirteen Belviq lawsuits have been filed in federal courts all over the country, all of which involve the same allegations and same general facts. Lawsuits involving defective drugs or medical devices often reach the hundreds or thousands, and in some cases, tens of thousands, if…

Generally speaking, “stacking” insurance is a way to raise your insurance coverage if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Stacked car insurance adds the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage limits for multiple vehicles/policies in order to increase the maximum amount an insurance policy will pay.  The first piece of important information is that in terms of auto insurance: Only uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) bodily injury coverage can be stacked. …

If you’ve been injured and/or incurred significant damage to your vehicle in a traffic accident in Florida, you probably want to understand your options for compensation for your losses. There are several laws in Florida that will likely affect your recovery. If you or a loved one has been injured, seriously injured, or even killed in a car, truck, bicycle, or motorcycle accident in Florida, immediately contact an experienced Florida…