“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 a recent landmark decision, the Superior Court of New Jersey …

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 27,000 of those injuries are disabling. As Florida personal injury …

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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that drivers take …

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 been documented in Palm Beach County out of the 14 …

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 and returned a troubling list of homes in South Florida that only received 1 …

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.   The victim, Tresilda Schimmel, was violently attacked by a …

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 force hundreds of thousands of people to take antipsychotic drugs to control …

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 be difficult to know that the same regulations manufacturers must …

First Steps to Take After a Truck Accident in West Palm Beach A truck accident is always a stressful and frightening situation. You may be struggling to come to terms with what just happened. In many cases, you may even be fortunate if you do not need immediate medical attention …

Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice in Florida: Protecting Your Child’s Future The birth of a child is a momentous occasion filled with hope and joy. However, when complications arise during childbirth and result in birth injuries, the experience can quickly become devastating for both parents and the child. Birth …

The Shocking Truth About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Florida Nursing home abuse and neglect have become increasingly prevalent issues in Florida, with the well-being of elderly loved ones residing in nursing homes a matter of great concern. This article aims to expose the alarming reality of nursing home …

Truck Driver Fatigue: A Leading Cause of Accidents in Florida The scenic highways of Florida, with their breathtaking views and serene landscapes, have made the state a top destination for trucking companies and their drivers. From the sun-soaked beaches of Miami to the bustling city life of Tampa …