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States Clarify Move Over Law After FHP Officer Hit by Car

support@lawyercentral.com (Motorcycle Accident Lawyers) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:34:57 EST

Florida, Alabama, and Georgia are making a concerted effort to clarify the Move Over Law in each state after a scary reminder of why these laws were enacted. Last week, Florida Highway Patrol motorcycle trooper David Rodriguez was leaving the scene of a traffic stop when he was hit from behind by a vehicle that crossed into the emergency lane from the center lane. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the crash sent Rodriguez into the windshield of the car, shattering his

Supreme Court Rules Tractor is "Dangerous Instrumentality"

support@lawyercentral.com (Accident Lawyers) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:34:57 EST

The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled 5-2 that a tractor is indeed a “dangerous instrumentality.” This ruling clarifies and expands a law that is unique to Florida. According to the Miami Herald, this law allows an individual to sue the owner of a tractor if they are injured by the vehicle, even if someone else is driving it. In Florida, automobiles, golf carts, and forklifts have also been determined to be dangerous instrumentalities. Florida’s dangerous instrumentality doctrine holds that the owner of an inherently dangerous vehicle or tool is responsible for any injuri

Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Consolidated in Louisiana Court

support@lawyercentral.com (Actos Attorneys) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

All lawsuits filed in federal court against Actos for possible links to bladder cancer have been consolidated into the Western District of Louisiana. According to Bloomberg News, the experienced Honorable Judge Rebecca Doherty will be presiding over this multidistrict litigation. Actos is the world’s most popular drug used to control blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Over the summer though, federal regulators from the FDA found study re

More NFL Players Join Concussion Lawsuits

support@lawyercentral.com (Brain Injury Lawyers) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

More current and former players have filed lawsuits against the NFL for purportedly negligent and fraudulent actions regarding the research, handling, and treatment of concussions, according to CBS News. Lawsuits of this nature have already been filed in New Jersey, New York, Georgia, and Florida. The players and former players allege that repeated concussions caused them to have current memory loss, depression, and even degenerative brain disease. The NFL is attemptin

Florida Crafting Statewide Wage Theft Law

support@lawyercentral.com (Wage and Hour Attorneys) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

Florida lawmakers, businesses, and low-wage workers have begun to work together to create a statewide law setting procedures for wage theft disputes. According to the Miami Herald, this new unlikely cooperation between traditional opponents is because there was the conception that different Florida counties and cities were creating a patchwork of wage theft laws by formulating different statutes on the subject. This discussion arose when Miami-Dade County developed its own wage theft ordinance and then Palm Beach County started a process to do the same. Karen Woodall, an advocate for workers,

Bank of America Breaks Debt Harassment Laws Against Florida Woman

support@lawyercentral.com (Debt Harassment Lawyers) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

The law ruled on the side of a Florida woman against the overwhelming debt collection tactics of one of the industry’s biggest corporations, Bank of America. According to the Wall Street Journal, a Florida judge ruled that Bank of America and the company it hired to collect debts, West Asset Management, engaged in debt collection attempts that amount to harassment. Allegedly, 68-year-old Linda Long was called as many as ten times per day in an attempt to get her to pay her decease

Florida Senate Passes Bill Awarding Accident Victim $10.75 Million

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

The Florida State Senate has passed a bill approving a $10.75 million settlement for Eric Brody, who was seriously injured when hit by a Broward County Sheriff’s deputy. A jury awarded Brody over $30 million in 2005 but the Senate must approve any award over $200,000 that is paid by a government agency. Now 32, Brody was driving home from a part-time job in 1988 when the college-bound high school student was rear-ended by Sheriff’s deputy Christopher Thieman. Though the speed limit was 45 miles per hour, it is estimated that the deputy was going at least 70 miles per hour, ac

Workplace Class Action Bans Unlawful, Says NLRB

support@lawyercentral.com (Employment Lawyers) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

In a landmark decision certain to have far reaching implications in the private sector, the National Labor Relations Board (henceforth, NLRB) ruled last week in D.R. Horton, Inc. and Michael Cuda that employers may not prohibit workers from filing work-related class actions. The decision essentially invalidates any employment agreement which would require workers to pursue claims individually through arbitration. Prior to the labor board’s findings, these sorts of agreements were some of the most widely administered by companies across the United States. However, by the NLRB’s dete

Bus Crash Leaves 21 Students Injured

support@lawyercentral.com (Bus Accident Lawyer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

A bus crash in Manatee County left twenty-one students injured after the bus plowed into a semi-tractor trailer, according to the Herald-Tribune. The bus, driven by Charles Orr, was carrying 40 students from Braden River Middle School. Allegedly, Orr turned around in his seat to hand out a disciplinary referral to a student and took his eyes off the road. Despite screams from the students, Orr was unable to stop the bus from smashing into the back of a semi, which was stopped at a traffic light. In all, 21 students plus the drivers of both the bus and the semi truck were taken to area hospital

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Van

support@lawyercentral.com (Motorcycle Accident Attorney) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:34:57 EST

A motorcyclist was killed in a tragic accident this week when a van turned into his path after not seeing him, according to Tampa Bay Online. Allegedly, a 2005 Chrysler van driven by 75-year-old Sarsfield McNulty made a left hand turn after stopping at the end of an exit ramp, veering into the path of 64-year-old John Meredith. Meredith’s motorcycle slammed into the left front of the van and burst into flames. Though his bike ended up under the van, Meredi

Florida Lawmaker Proposes Repeal to Red Light Cameras

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

Florida Representative Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, has proposed legislation to repeal a 2010 law that allows motorists to be ticketed for being caught running red lights on newly-installed cameras at intersections. The bill, HB 4177, has not yet received a Senate backer, meaning that it may not be able to move any further than it is currently. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Representative Richard Corcoran, R-New Port Richey, introduced a similar bill last year that

$8.8 Million Auto Accident Verdict Awarded to Family of Deceased Florida Woman

support@lawyercentral.com (Fatal Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

The family of a woman killed in a horrific car crash has been awarded a verdict of $8.8 million, according to the Miami Herald. Myriam del Socorro Lopez was the passenger of a car driven by her husband when 17-year-old Luis Cruz-Govin smashed into their car, the impact killing her immediately. Cruz-Govin was reportedly speeding, weaving between cars, had various drugs in the car, and was believed to be texting at the time of the crash. Cruz-Govin was charged with speeding and reck

Florida Crash Involved in Jeep Grand Cherokee Fire Risk Probe

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Defect Attorneys) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

A fatal automobile accident in Florida is being used in an ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into the possible fire danger of Jeep Grand Cherokees. According to the New York Times, the November Orlando-area accident involved a rear-end collision where the car struck from behind burst into flames. The driver was badly burned and pulled from the vehicle but a 24-year old passenger was unable to esc

Slip and Fall Victim Awarded $1.9 Million Settlement

support@lawyercentral.com (Slip and Fall Lawyers) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

A personal injury lawsuit filed against the former owners of a Perkins Restaurant in Budd Lake, New Jersey settled last month for $1.9 million, reports the New Jersey Herald. The plaintiff, a New Jersey man whose name has not been disclosed, sustained serious injuries to his spine and shoulders after falling in the restaurant’s parking lot in 2007. According to a press release from the man’s attorneys, the victim slipped on an untreated patch of ice in an unlit area of the Perk

Birth Injury Case Settles for $7.5 Million

support@lawyercentral.com (Birth Injury Lawyers) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp. will pay $7.5 million to the family of a 9-year-old girl who was permanently disabled as a result of alleged medical malpractice during her birth at Chicago’s Christ Medical Center. The 2009 birth injury lawsuit, filed by the girl’s grandparents and legal guardians, alleged that the medical center staff was slow to respond to indications of fetal distress before the birth of Elliana Tribble. According to the family’s attorney, Tribble suffered oxygen deprivation for an extended period of time because of the staff's delay, and d

Debt Harassment Attorney Billy Howard Quoted in Front Page Wall Street Journal Article

support@lawyercentral.com (Debt Harassment Lawyers) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:34:57 EST

Attorney Billy Howard, founder of the Consumer Protection Department at Morgan and Morgan, has been quoted in a front-page news article in last weekend’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The article, titled “For the Families of Some Debtors, Death Offers No Respite,” addresses the apparent growth of the death-debt collection business, in which collection firms target surviving family members to repay debts owed by deceased loved ones. Mr. Howard was quoted in the ABC 5 News Channel. A State Tested Nursing Assistant, Virgen Caraballo, 45, was employed by the Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Center at MetroHealth in Cleveland where the abuse reportedly took place. Caraballo is scheduled to be sentenced in January and could

Lawsuit Planned by Family of Deceased FAMU Drum Major

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

The family of suspected hazing victim, Robert Champion, will sue Florida A&M University, an attorney said Friday. Champion, 26, was a drum major for the renowned “Marching 100” band at FAMU and was on the road with the school’s football team when he passed on the evening of November 19. Champion was found on a bus parked outside of an Orlando hotel following a loss to FAMU rival Behtune-Cookman. According to police, Champion had been vomiting and complained of difficulty breathing before he collapsed. Although the cause of Champion’s death has yet to be

Medication Mix-Up Leads to Patient's Death

support@lawyercentral.com (Medication Error Attorneys) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

The family of a deceased Florida man is suing the hospital that they claim killed their dad, husband, and brother. Richard Smith, 79, was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the North Shore Medical Center in Miami after experiencing shortness of breath. Smith was on dialysis, as he had serious kidney problems. The day after being admitted, Smith experienced an upset stomach and was prescribed an antacid. Instead of the antacid, the nurse accidentally administered the drug pancuronium, a paralytic, according to reports. Smith went into cardiac arrest and although he was able to be revi

Brain Injuries in Premature Babies: Scientists Uncovering Underlying Causes

support@lawyercentral.com (Birth Injury Lawyers) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

Brain injuries are a tragically common occurrence among premature newborns; however, scientists are finally beginning to understand the most common underlying cause of these injuries, according to NPR. Scientists claim that periods of stress in the days and weeks after birth, during which the infant’s underdeveloped lungs cannot take in sufficient oxygen, often results in damage to the most common type of white matter in the brain, even with the aid of

Medical Malpractice Award of $10.3M Upheld by Florida Court

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

According to the Palm Beach Post, the Florida Supreme Court has let stand a $10.3 million verdict awarded to the widow of a man who died due to medical malpractice. Although a 2003 Florida law passed by the State Legislature capped jury awards in medical malpractice claims, the high court ruled that the award was legal because the injury occurred before the law was passed. The 2002 Florida medical malpractice law stated that a claim shall proceed to trial “without limi

Alleged Drunk Driver Hits and Kills Motorcyclist

support@lawyercentral.com (Motorcycle Accident Lawyer) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

A man with a long list of arrests faces more serious charges after hitting and killing a motorcyclist over the weekend. According to the St. Petersburg Times, 37-year-old Bret Anthony Cox of Port Richey has been charged with DUI manslaughter, two counts of causing DUI damage to property or person, and driving without a license. Records show that Cox had been arrested seven other times, four for driving under the influence and three related to driv

Attorney Billy Howard Quoted in News Article Regarding Scam Debt Collectors

support@lawyercentral.com (Debt Harassment Lawyers) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

Attorney Billy Howard of Morgan and Morgan’s consumer protection department has been quoted in a news article regarding a Lake County middle school teacher who has reportedly been terrorized by scam ‘debt collectors.’ Heather Jablonski claims that she started receiving phone calls to her cell and 8th grade classroom from individuals alleging that she owed a debt for which she knew nothing about. The phone messages left for Ms. Jablonski contained threatening messages from men with Indian or Pakistani accents. Ms. Jablonski stated that she was unsure as to how her infor

Florida Teen Charged with Vehicular Homicide After "Car Surfing" Crash

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Attorneys) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

A Florida teen has been arrested and charged after a fiery crash that claimed the lives of two friends last February. Joshua Ritter, 19, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving causing serious bodily injury. The Sun Sentinel reports that the five teenage boy passengers were taking turns speeding down Fort Florida Road in DeBary and hanging onto the outside of the car. This dangerous action is called &ldquo

Cop Pulled Over for Going 120mph in Squad Car While Off-Duty

support@lawyercentral.com (Auto Accident Attorneys) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:34:57 EST

A Miami police officer was pulled over, arrested, and charged for driving 120mph and weaving dangerously while off-duty, according to the Miami Herald. The officer, 35-year-old Fausto López, was observed by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper driving at very high speeds on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County earlier this month. Despite repeated warnings to stop and pull over, López reportedly continued on a high-speed chase that lasted for seven minutes. When fi

Four Killed in SUV Rollover May Not Have Been Wearing Restraints

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:34:57 EST

In a tragic crash on Friday, October 7, four members of the George family were killed when their SUV rolled multiple times. The Gwinnet County, Georgia family was traveling to Miami for a weekend at the beach when they lost control of their Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle rolled several times, ejecting six of the eight passengers. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Florida state troopers reported that only one of the eight occupants was wearing a sea

Concussions, Brain Injuries on the Rise in Youth

support@lawyercentral.com (Brain Injury Lawyers) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:34:57 EST

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, more children are visiting the emergency room with traumatic brain injuries, including concussions. According to a CDC report, the number of children, aged 18 and younger, reporting serious head trauma has increased 62% over the last decade. Most cases of traumatic brain injuries occurred in young men, particularly those that played football or other high-impact sports. In 2001, the number of traumatic brain injuries reported stood at approximately 153,000, while this number was listed at nearly 249,000 in 2009, according to

Florida Drivers Ignore School Bus Safety: Survey

support@lawyercentral.com (School Bus Accident Lawyers) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:34:57 EST

National School Bus Safety Week provides an opportunity to educate the public about school bus safety laws, which is particularly pressing in the state of Florida. According to the Florida Times-Union, Florida motorists dangerously ignore school bus safety laws, putting students in considerable danger. Florida Sun Sentinel, insurers have started to prod the social media accounts of claimants, searching for information that could discredit or validate a filed auto accident claim. Customers can defraud insurance companies by making false claims about accidents or inflating the value of stolen

More Physicians Facing Criminal Charges

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Negligence Lawyers) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:34:57 EST

The number of U.S. doctors facing criminal charges is on the rise as white collar crime laws are put into the books and as drug control laws are more strictly enforced, according to Reuters. There have been recent famous instances of this, including the ongoing charges against Michael Jackson’s lawyer for medical negligence (and possibly involuntary manslaughter) and the eventual acquittal of Anna Nicole Smith’s doctor against charges that he violated the controlled substances law. Many lawsuits invoke the language in the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, which stipulates that a medi

Florida Tomato Pickers Sue Subway, Burger King for Back Pay

support@lawyercentral.com (Wage and Hour Lawyers) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:34:57 EST

Subway and Burger King are the first of a group of food companies being sued by a group of sixteen farmworkers looking for back pay, according to the Washington Post. These workers claim they are owed back pay dating back to 2008, when the fast food companies signed a deal with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to raise the pay of tomato pickers in Florida. Under this deal, the food companies would pay the growers one

Lawsuit Filed by Truck Driver Burned at Gas Station

support@lawyercentral.com (Burn Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

A St. Augustine gas station explosion is now the subject of a personal injury premises liability lawsuit, according to Jacksonville.com. David Cowles, a 61-year-old truck driver, delivered gas to a Coomes Oil gas station on Florida 16. In spite of being assured that there was sufficient room in the above-ground tanks to receive the fuel he was delivering, the tanks overflowed and caught fire, say reports. Mr. Cowles was severely burned on his

Legoland Florida Avoids Government Regulations for Ride Inspections

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Lawyers) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

Legoland Florida, a new theme park in Polk County set to open next month, has sidestepped government oversight concerning the safety of its rides, due to a 22-year-old statute, according to reports. The law has provided immunity to Disney World and other large amusement parks in the state, allowing them to staff in-house safety inspectors and regulate themselves. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will step in to regulate only if Legoland staffs fewer than 1,000 employees at any time. Park officials claim the park’s inspections will surpass what the state would

Florida Trucker Arrested in Fatal Crash Had Long Criminal History

support@lawyercentral.com (Truck Accident Lawyers) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

A Florida truck driver that caused a fatal crash in Columbus, Nebraska in August had a long criminal history, according to the Columbus Telegram. John Abbate, 47, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of motor vehicle homicide for his role in a three-car crash that killed one man and injured another. Just before 6pm on August 10th, Abbate reportedly slammed into the back of an SUV stopped at a traffic light, pushing the car into a vehicle driven by David Eller

Family May File Wrongful Death Suit Against Nightclub Owners

support@lawyercentral.com (Wrongful Death Lawyers) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

A family in Palmetto is preparing to file a Florida wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of a nightclub for negligent security. The deceased, 25-year-old Trayon Goff, was reportedly shot and killed in front of Club Elite in Palmetto on September 10. Another man, Gwenette Matthews, 38, died of gunshot wounds, and 22 others were injured in the shooting, according to Bradenton.com. The potential claim alleges that the nightclub owners were negligent in failing to provide adequate sec

Fatal Forklift Accident Claims Life of 30-Year-Old Worker

support@lawyercentral.com (Construction Accident Lawyers) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

A fatal Florida forklift accident was reported on August 31, 2011, according to Naples News. The construction accident occurred at a Naples jobsite, killing 30-year-old Mexican worker Cristian Flores at around 4:45 pm. The roofer by trade was walking between the forklift and a parked delivery truck when he was reportedly run over by a co-worker in what police are calling an accident. Mr. Flores was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. He is survived by his wife

Driver Reportedly Flees Scene After Running Over Child

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

A child was left in critical condition in Orange County last week after a driver backed over him and fled the scene, according to the Miami Herald. Reportedly, Isarel Williams, a 15-month-old boy, was run over and dragged underneath the car when Manuel Mendez backed his Lexus out of a driveway in Pine Hills. Mendez, 50, fled the scene of the accident after being pleaded to stay by the child’s family. He was arrested two hours later. The boy was taken to Arnold Palmer Children's

Cell Phone Use While Driving Can Be Costly

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

Though the use of a cell phone to call or text is perfectly legal in the state of Florida, many drivers are finding that this practice does not come without consequences. According to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, when drivers are involved in accidents law enforcement officers are increasingly searching the phone records of the drivers to see if phone use could have been a factor in the crash. Instead of receiving a traffic ticket for ca

NHTSA Cracks Down on Drunk Drivers

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:34:57 EST

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is one of the leading causes of death and injury on America’s roads. The NHTSA is taking a positive step toward cracking down on drunk drivers with a new advertising campaign and a nationwide effort from over 10,000 police departments in addition to other law enforcement agencies, reports the Detroit News. Officials will be redoubling their efforts during

Delayed Traffic Fatalities on the Rise

support@lawyercentral.com (Fatal Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:34:57 EST

According to Florida Today, delayed traffic fatalities and injuries are on the rise. These delayed fatalities present a host of problems for law enforcement, medical professionals and prosecutors because they often do not manifest themselves until after the initial investigation is completed. Due to Florida law, if injuries are not considered life-threatening, police investigations of crime scenes are less exhaustive, including that the driver at fault cannot be

NHTSA Denies Petition for Three Point Belts in School Buses

support@lawyercentral.com (Bus Accident Lawyers) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:34:57 EST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition to make lap/shoulder belts a requirement in new, large school buses. The NHTSA found that passing a federal law to make these three-point seatbelts mandatory could result in more student deaths. Specifically, the NHTSA found that an additional 10 to 19 student deaths could develop annually if these three-point seatbelts were made mandatory in large school buses. According to Miami Herald. Additionally, the Miami-based company, Banner Supply Co., is reportedly embroiled in litigation against the German manufacturer from which they received the drywall. A federal class action provided $5

Florida Governor: Make PIP Coverage Optional for Drivers

support@lawyercentral.com (Auto Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:34:57 EST

Florida’s car insurance laws have been a subject of discussion and debate this year. Much of the discussion has centered on the state’s “no-fault” law, which was up for possible reform by lawmakers. However, no such reform occurred, prompting Governor Rick Scott to speak up and propose another major change; he suggests that personal injury protection (PIP) coverage be lifted as a mandatory requirement for Florida motorists, according to the Insurance Journal. PIP coverag

FDA Mesh Warning: Transvaginal Mesh Complications Not Rare

support@lawyercentral.com (Vaginal Mesh Attorneys) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:34:57 EST

On July 13, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety communication update on the serious complications of transvaginal surgical mesh placement. These procedures have been used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a distressing and painful condition in which the inner pelvic organs, such as the uterus, bladder, and bowel, slide downward and forward to the point of bulging, or prolapsing, into the vagina. In some cases, the organ may protrude past the vaginal opening. POP is the result of weakened vaginal walls, sometimes due to childbirth. It can causes stress urinar

HP Expands Recall of Notebook Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

support@lawyercentral.com (H. Scott Bates) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:34:57 EST

Hewlett-Packard has issued a recall for 162,600 of the Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers. The recalled Lithium-ion batteries may overheat and rupture, posing a risk of serious injury or property damage. Consumers are advised to check any batteries they may have purchased as replacements or spares and to stop using the Lithium-ion batteries specified in the recall. HP has offered to replace the recalled batteries at no cost. In May of 2009, HP recalled 70,000 notebook batteries because of a fire hazard. The recall was expanded a year later t

New Law Aims to Reduce Brain Injury Risk

support@lawyercentral.com (Brain Injury Lawyers) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:34:57 EST

Alabama lawmakers have taken a positive step toward protecting children from brain injuries. A new law went into effect in July of 2011 forbiding young athletes from rejoining a game after a head injury when a concussion is suspected. According to the law, athletes and parents must sign a head information sheet, and sports organizations are required to provide coaches with annual training to better help them recognize the warning signs of brain injuries. The brain is very vulnerable for up to a few days following a concussion. According to an article on WINK News and has described the horrifying experience from his perspective. On February 26, he was swimming in the Gulf off Naples’ Venderbilt Beach when a boat’s propeller severed his leg below the knee. Despite expressing disbelief that this horror could possibly happen to him, Pucciarelli stressed that he has not lost his zeal fo

Alcohol and Speed-Related Auto Accident Kills 6-Year-Old, Paralyzes 3-Year-Old

support@lawyercentral.com (Auto Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:34:57 EST

Alcohol has been cited by Georgia State Police as a factor in a crash in Blue Ridge, Georgia that killed a 6-year-old girl and paralyzed her 3-year-old brother. On July 1st, a 16-year-old driver in a pickup truck was speeding and smashed into a van stopped at a traffic light. The passenger of the pickup, a 17-year-old from North Carolina, was arrested and charged with Possession of Alcohol and Open Container. The driver will reportedly face charges