Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

The Florida Injury Lawyer Blog has news and information about products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury law.

Author: The blawg is published by the law firm of Flaxman & Lopez, with offices in Miami and South Florida.

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Recent Posts from Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Research Shows That Higher Energy Costs Could Mean Higher Risk of Florida Burn Injuries
The American Red Cross, the National Fire Protection Association, and Florida Fire Marshal Alex are warning Florida residents about the risks of using alternative forms of fuel. The move comes after a survey conducted in…
Florida Nets $2.25M Grant For Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Researchers believe that Florida brain injury patients – and patients across the country who have sustained traumatic brain injury due to car accidents, workplace accidents, and other causes – may have a cause to celebrate.…
Products Liability and Chinese Milk
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…
Putting a Stop to Florida Nursing Home And Elder Abuse
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…
Canadian Case May be a Wake Up Call for Florida Residents with a Loved One in a Nursing Home
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…
Florida Drivers Have a Responsibility to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents in Florida lead to many tragedies. Because cars and pedestrians are so unevenly matched, pedestrians struck by a vehicle often face significant injuries, such as broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, disfigurement,…
Avoiding Medical Malpractice Tragedies
Although the medical industry often claims that medical mistakes are not very frequent, research suggests otherwise. According to one Harvard University study, 95 000 people are killed across America each year due to medical malpractice…
Florida Public Pools Pose Risk of Drowning and Injuries to Minors and Children
Public swimming pools are intended to be a safe place of recreation. Swimming pools in recreation centers, community centers, schools, and clubs all are required to have safety measures in place. The safety measures include…
In Hurricane Season, Emergency Preparedness Can Help Prevent Injuries
As several tropical storms approach Florida and other regions of the country, residents are bracing for impact. Although people living in hurricane areas often become somewhat complacent about safety – especially after a few bad…
Florida Medical Malpractice Cases Especially Tragic When They Involve Birth Injury or Birth Trauma
Of all medical malpractice cases, few are as tragic as those cases involving birth injuries or birth trauma. Some couples spend years planning for and anticipating becoming parents. When a health care provider’s negligence or…