Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical company with offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey, has issued a recall for Auvi-Q, its auto-injection epinephrine pens, due to incorrect dosage in some models. So far, the company has received 26 reports of malfunctions in the device throughout the United States and Canada. While none of the reports have been confirmed, the symptoms described by the victims seem to indicate hypersensitivity reactions which could be caused by overdoses. No deaths have… read more →
Chloe’s Law is the name given to recent Florida legislation that mandates protective barriers for retention ponds and other bodies of water near highways. The law is named for Chloe Arenas, a University of Central Florida student who died after her car plunged into a pond on Alafaya Trail in Orlando. The 21-year-old woman was pronounced dead after divers pulled her vehicle from the pond. The bill is designed to protect others who may face… read more →
Lane Splitting Motorcycle Accident in Florida Many people in Florida choose to ride a motorcycle as a great way to save fuel costs. Riders also appreciate the fact that a small motorcycle can often park or travel in areas where cars cannot go, such as between stopped lanes of cars on a highway. However, the practice of “lane splitting,” common for those on motorcycles, is potentially dangerous and can impact the outcome of a personal… read more →
How much is a motorcycle accident claim worth? That question varies tremendously with the circumstances of an individual crash. In order to arrive at an accurate value for settling a motorcycle accident case, attorneys look at two factors: liability and damages. Determining Liability In A Motorcycle Accident Case Determining liability in a motorcycle accident means deciding who was at fault. In order to recover damages, the victim must be able to show that the other… read more →
Subrogation is often a part of a health insurance contract, but many people are not aware of what it means or how it can affect a personal injury claim. It is very important to understand how subrogation may reduce the final amount available to the plaintiff before settling any personal injury claim. What Is Subrogation? When a victim is injured, he or she often visits the emergency room or a doctor’s office. This visit is… read more →
