In Florida, the communications between people and their lawyers are protected, meaning that they cannot be forced to disclose what was said with a few exceptions. Recently, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in Worley vs. Young Men’s Christian Association that a defense lawyer cannot force the disclosure of a lawyer’s referral to a client to see a particular treating physician,… read more →
Legislators consider changing personal injury protection law Florida is among 10 U.S. states that have no-fault insurance systems. In a nutshell, people who are injured in accidents must file claims with their own insurance companies first, regardless of which drivers were at fault in causing the accidents. Recently, the Florida state legislature has been considering a bill that would change… read more →
Four out of the five deadliest highways in the country are located in the Sunshine State, according to a report recently released by Geotab, a vehicular data management company. It analyzed how many fatalities and fatal crashes occurred on our nation’s roads in the past 10 years, using figures provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as… read more →
The Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, Bill – H.R. 1215 was introduced by the House of Representatives on February 24th, 2017 and amended on March 22nd, 2017. It’s title and intentions could not be further apart from each other! Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States behind cancer and heart disease. I… read more →
Top 15 Vehicle Defects To Watch Out For Right Now Are you in the market for a car or want to check on the safety of the cars that are currently being driven by your family members? The Safety Institute has recently released its quarterly report identifying the top watch list for potential automobile defects based on death and injury… read more →
It isn’t only Samsung smartphones that are blowing up as of late. A recent recall shows that over 33 models of Samsung top loading washing machines are blowing up too. On November 4th, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an official recall notice of about 2.8 million units, stating that the washing machine tops can unexpectedly detach from the… read more →
Orlando Attorney Tim David Weighs in on Assault to Florida’s Products Liability Law Consumer Safety is Currently in Jeopardy Across Florida The Florida Supreme Court is considering revisions to the Florida Standard Jury Instructions that could make product liability cases in Florida more difficult to defend. Orlando attorney Tim David explains why Florida consumers may be headed in a troubled… read more →
NHTSA Proposes Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks A few weeks ago, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMSCA, have both proposed adding speed-limiting devices to heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trucks and 18-wheelers. According to both agencies, the move would save lives, cut… read more →
Out of the top ten states with the worst drivers, four were in the southeast and Florida was ranked number one, according to a recent study. Researchers looked at DUIs, deaths, tickets and the percentage of people with auto insurance in order to determine the country’s most dangerous states for driving. Florida ranked first, followed closely by Mississippi, Oklahoma and… read more →
Have You Checked For Recalls Lately? It may be tempting to ignore that recall notice, but it can be a deadly mistake. According to recent reports, there are millions of vehicles currently on the road that are under recall for a variety of reasons. Ignoring a recall warning is not only dangerous but can jeopardize a later claim for damages… read more →
