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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

News and information about products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury law.
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Last Entry: March 15, 2011 at 23:08:53

Products Liability and Chinese Milk

Posted on September 30, 2008
Most Florida residents have probably heard of the tainted milk scandal affecting China right now. A number of manufacturing companies, including Sanlu, a leading dairy producer in China, have been accused of illegally manufacturing milk that contains traces of an industrial chemical known as tripolycyanamide or melamine...

Putting a Stop to Florida Nursing Home And Elder Abuse

Posted on September 26, 2008
More than 36 million Americans are currently over the age of 65. By the year 2050, that number will increase substantially to 86.7 million. Although many senior adults require assisted living programs, special care or nursing home care, though, the licensing and monitoring of these programs has not kept pace with the greying of the population...

Canadian Case May be a Wake Up Call for Florida Residents with a Loved One in a Nursing Home

Posted on September 24, 2008
Any Florida family with a loved one in an assisted care facility may want to sit up and listen to the news out of Canada. In the city of Edmonton, an elderly man has died in a nursing home after drinking industrial dishwashing liquid. The man, Floyd Taylor, suffered burn injuries after drinking the chemical and died as a result of the incident...

Choking is a Key Injury to Minors and Children

Posted on February 22, 2008
Children are susceptible to choking because they often place small objects in their mouths. When these objects are swallowed, they can become lodged in the throat or windpipe, which blocks the flow of air. Choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, which makes it an emergency...

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Cutting the Risks of Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on February 21, 2008
Among the elderly living in Florida, slip and fall accidents constitute a major cause of personal injury. There are many reasons for this. Some seniors have conditions ? such as heart disease or diabetes ? that affect balance while others are taking medications that can lead to dizziness...

Florida Sports Injuries

Posted on February 16, 2008
Among teens, sport injuries are a serious problem. They can occur while playing team sports at a community center or while taking part in school activities. They can range from a simple bruise to a fractured limb to spinal cord injury and even fatal brain injury...

Making the Most of Florida Product Liability Cases

Posted on February 15, 2008
Each year, many Florida residents are harmed by products that have been incorrectly designed, manufactured, or sold. Unfortunately, even when the case against a manufacturer or retailer is clear, injured plaintiffs ? who may face burn injuries, head injuries, and a myriad of other serious personal injuries ? may have a hard time proving their case...

Sleep Apnea a Common Cause of Florida Truck and Car Accidents

Posted on February 14, 2008
Apnea literally translates as "without breath." As the name suggests, people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea momentarily stop breathing in their sleep. This causes their oxygen levels to drop, which in turn robs the brain and heart of the oxygen needed...

Florida ATVs May Be Contributing to Car Accident Rates

Posted on February 09, 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that between December 30, 1987 and the end of 1991, more than 1033 deaths and 224,500 injuries could be attributed to ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). In this time period, 40% victims were under 16 years of age...

Preventing Fatalities in Florida Aviation Accidents

Posted on February 08, 2008
Researchers from the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and have found that Alaska has an annual pilot fatality rate of 410/100,000 a year. This is the highest in the nation. The research conducted by the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute for Occupational Safety uncovered that the key factors leading to fatality in airplane crashes include post-crash fire, inclement weather, and non-Alaskan residency...

Traveling Outside of Florida? How to Prevent Personal Injury

Posted on February 07, 2008
The World Health Organization reports that injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths among travelers. Each year, some Americans who travel internationally suffer from serious and even fatal injury. Car accidents are the most common cause of injury- related fatalities among US travelers, followed by homicide and drowning...

Preventing Bone Fractures and Spinal Cord Injuries Among the Elderly

Posted on February 02, 2008
Among the elderly, bone fractures and even some spinal cord injuries are often the result of slip and fall accidents. In many cases, these accidents so easily cause injury because the victim?s bones are not in excellent shape. Healthy bones among the elderly do not prevent slip and fall accidents, but healthy bones can prevent serious personal injury in the event of a slip and fall accident...

Florida Tips for Safe Travel

Posted on February 01, 2008
At this time of year, many people opt to take advantage of off-season travel deals in order to take trips. While you may be traveling for pleasure, however, illness and injury can ruin your vacation and even endanger your life. There are many ways that you can avoid illness and injury while away from home: 1...

Devices to Prevent Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 31, 2008
Slip and fall accidents can often be prevented, and there are a myriad of helpful devices on the market that can help you if you feel as though you might fall. If you feel unsteady on your feet and nervous about slip and fall accidents, these devices can help you regain your independence...

Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida?s Homes

Posted on January 16, 2008
Experts estimate that as many as 6 out of every 10 slip and fall accidents occur in the home. Partly, this is because many of us spend so much time at home. Partly, this high rate of accidents may stem from the fact that we may take our safety at home for granted, and therefore are not as cautious as we might be when out in public...

Florida Risk Factors for Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 14, 2008
Do you have these risk factors for slip and fall accidents: 1) Age. Those over 65 are more likely to suffer from slip and fall accidents and are more likely to sustain serious personal injury as a result of the accident. 2) Footwear. Shoes with smooth leather soles, high-heeled shoes, and backless shoes can all contribute to falls...

Florida Seniors and Falls

Posted on January 11, 2008
Florida has long been seen as a haven for retirees, who enjoy the warm climate, natural beauty, and many resources that the state has to offer. Unfortunately, Florida retirees, like older Americans everywhere, face a common danger: slip and falls. More than a third of all persons age 65 years or older fall each year...

Florida Parents: What to Do When Your Child Sustains a Burn Injury

Posted on January 09, 2008
Even the most careful parents cannot prevent every childhood injury. In many cases, injuries to minors and children occur even when a parent has done everything possible to be cautious. If your child?s injury is a burn injury, this is what you must do: 1) If your child has sustained a thermal injury by touching a source of high heat, such as a flame, hot liquid, steam, or hot appliance: *Take your child away from the source of heat and either turn the appliance off or put out the flame...

Preventing Childhood Burn Injuries in Florida

Posted on January 07, 2008
According to the Shriners of North America, fire is responsible for 600 deaths of children 14 and under each year. Another 3,400 children experience burn injuries as a result of fire. Almost half of children who sustain fire-related injuries are younger than 5 years of age...

A Safe Florida Home Checklist

Posted on January 04, 2008
Many injuries each year occur in homes. You can make your home safer for yourself and your family by using this checklist to accident-proof your home: *Does your homes have enough smoke detectors and are the alarms in good condition? Batteries should be replaced frequently...

Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury in Florida

Posted on January 02, 2008
Any of the more than a quarter million patients in the US with spinal cord injuries have a difficult time adjusting to their injury. Arguably, though, Florida patients may suffer from being in a naturally pleasant environment that they no longer experience the same way...

First Aid for a Florida Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on December 26, 2007
If you have been in a car accident or have witnessed a slip and fall accident or other accident in which someone may have sustained a back injury, spinal cord injury, or neck injury, it is important that you avoid moving the patient. Serious complications can occur if you try to move someone with a spinal cord injury...

Florida Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on December 19, 2007
More than 250 000 people in the US today live with spinal cord injuries. In most cases, the injuries are a result of trauma. In fact, 44% of all spinal cord injuries are caused by automobile accidents alone. Sports and violence are also very common causes of these injuries...

Are Florida High School Athletes At Risk for Brain Injuries

Posted on December 12, 2007
A study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine finds that the number of traumatic head injuries among high school football athletes is much higher than the number of the same personal injuries in college football. The study also find that high school players who sustain brain injuries such as concussions often return to the game too soon, often playing with the residual effects of their first injury, a choice that researchers point out is extremely dangerous...

Understanding The Types Of Brain Injury

Posted on December 05, 2007
In Florida and across the country, brain injuries occur every day. As a result of slip and fall accidents, car accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and other types of unfortunate events, brain injuries affect thousands of victims every year...

Preventing Florida Dog Bites ? One Step at a Time

Posted on December 01, 2007
Dog bites tend to be the most common types of animal attacks, in part because so many people in Florida and across the country own dogs as pets. Whether you want to reduce the risk of being bitten by your own dog or by someone else?s pet, be sure to follow these steps for increasing your personal safety: 1) Do not disturb a dog when it is more likely to bite...

Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on November 21, 2007
Someone who has sustained an impact to the head, as a result of a slip and fall accident, for example, or as a result of a car accident or construction site accident, may be in danger of experiencing traumatic brain injury. In this type of injury, the brain has impacted against the inside of the skull so hard that brain damage has resulted...

Florida Brain Injury Facts

Posted on November 14, 2007
According to the CDC, brain injuries are most often caused when a jolt or blow to the head causes a mild brain injury known as a concussion. The CDC advises that anyone who has suffered a blow to head to look out for symptoms of a concussion, which can include: 1) Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions...

Teaching Your Children to Avoid Dog Bites

Posted on November 07, 2007
In Florida and across the country, children are the most common victims of dog bites and attacks. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that many children and infants simply do not know how to act around dogs and may inadvertently make the dog feel threatened, causing the animal to attack...

What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone

Posted on November 01, 2007
In Florida, dog bites occur every day. If you own a pet, your dog might bite either you or someone else. What you will want to do will depend on whether someone else is involved and on whether the bite can be explained. If your dog has bitten someone else: 1) Remove your dog from the scene of the attack at once...

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