Last month the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee heard horrific stories from cruise line passengers recounting their experiences. The man behind this hearing was Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) the committee chairman. Senator Rockefeller has been on a mission to hold the cruise line industry accountable for their dangerous practices regarding the
The 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Dade County recently ruled on an evidentiary issue. This evidentiary issue pertains to affidavits. Black’s Law Dictionary (5th Ed.) defines an affidavit as, “A written or printed declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily, and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently came out with a decision clarifying the term “hearing.” This stems from a case where an individual filed for disability benefits. She was denied at the reconsideration stage and given 60 days to appeal the denial, requesting a hearing in front of an
Just like snowflakes, no auto accident is the same. An accident involving a truck colliding with a sedan is always going to be different than a crash between two sedans. This is because of the numerous factors that play a part in auto accidents. These range from the speed at
The Hidden Risks Behind Gas Grill Explosions and Their Consequences For many, there’s nothing quite like the allure of a savory barbeque. The convenience of gas grills, especially during events and key holidays, often overshadows the potential hazards. Gas grill explosions, in particular, have raised eyebrows due to the devastating
Florida has minimum requirements for both bodily injury liability and property damage liability ($10,000 to one person). Moreover, the Florida No-Fault law requires owners of motor vehicles to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 of Property damage liability (First-Party Coverage). Under Florida Statutes Section 627.736, PIP insurance
The Compelling Need for Blood Pressure Medication High Blood Pressure: America’s Silent Adversary High Blood Pressure (HBP) continues to be a daunting health adversary in America, showcasing an unsettling growth rate. While the utopia of health is a life devoid of medication, there are instances, such as with HBP, where
The 4th District Court of Appeals opinion in Northwoods Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation, Inc., and Wellness Associates of Florida, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and USAA Casualty Insurance Company held that once personal injury protection (PIP) insurance benefits are exhausted through payment of valid claims, an insurer
How does a lawyer pick a jury? Recently the American Bar Association came out with the position paper providing lawyers ethical guidance on using social media to investigate jurors. This is not news to lawyers. We have been looking for ways to get inside the heads of jurors forever. The main
July has been declared bladder cancer awareness month in Florida. Did you know that Florida has the third-highest incidence of bladder cancer in the US? An estimated 74,690 adults will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in the United States. And approximately 15,580 individuals will pass away from this disease. For
