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South Florida Cities Among the Car Accident Capitals of America
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In August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released data showing a sharp increase in traffic accident fatalities. From 2014 to 2015, the number of people killed in traffic accidents increased a shocking 7.2 percent, the largest single-year increase in 50 years. Similarly, the National Safety Council released preliminary data for the first half […]
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Veterans’ Disability Basics
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Those who served in the armed forces and suffered an injury, whether physical or mental, may be eligible to receive veterans’ disability benefits to help make up for lost working time or other expenses associated with your condition. Eligibility In order to qualify for benefits, there are a number of qualifications that must be met. […]
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Drowsy Driving a Danger Over the Holiday Season
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In 2015, there were approximately 5,000 fatigue-related accident deaths in the United States. As millions across the country prepare to travel by passenger vehicle this holiday season, drivers must be aware of the dangers drowsy driving poses. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are the top travel times for Americans. More than 90 percent will […]
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$70 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
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A St. Louis jury has awarded $70 million to a California woman in the latest verdict against Baby Powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for its role in causing her ovarian cancer diagnosis.The woman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, following her extended use of talcum powder, the main ingredient of the Johnson & Johnson’s […]
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Three Florida Highways Receive ‘Most Dangerous’ Ranking
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Traffic isn’t the only factor that makes driving through Florida a worrisome experience – a new survey shows that three Florida highways are among the most dangerous in the country. A survey released by EverQuote found that Florida’s I-4, I-95 and I-10 have some of the highest fatality rates in the country. The survey considered […]
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2016 Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its preliminary list of the workplace safety and health violations most often cited during 2016 based on an analysis of nearly 32,000 inspections. According to the Administration, the list does not vary much from year to year, as the same workplace are regularly cited and put […]
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Another Takata Airbag Death Confirmed in the U.S.
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On September 30, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that the death of a 50-year-old woman was linked to a defective Takata airbag. This brings the total number of U.S. Takata related fatalities to 11.The woman was driving a 2001 Honda Civic in Riverside County, California, when her vehicle collided with a pickup […]
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Forced Arbitration Banned in Federally Funded Nursing Homes
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In late September, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the regulator of nursing homes across the country, announced a major rule change that will bring greater rights to more than 1.5 million nursing home residents. Beginning on Nov. 28, 2016, facilities that receive Medicaid and Medicare funding will no longer be able to […]
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Florida Highway Patrol Cracking Down on Aggressive Drivers
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In a new campaign called Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers will be cracking down on aggressive drivers through October 20th in an attempt to promote safety on the roads. The campaign kicks off just months after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its yearly fatal crash report, which […]
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Insurance Tips After Hurricane Matthew
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Hurricane Matthew has left devastation across several states, causing billions of dollars in property damage. If you have suffered property damage from the recent storm, these tips will help you file a successful insurance claim.Protect Damaged PropertyIf your home or other property was damaged by Hurricane Matthew, you need to take measures to protect against […]
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Verdicts & Settlements
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 63-year-old man survived by his widow.
Verdict against cigarette manufacturer for family of local lawyer who died of lung cancer.
Verdict against tobacco manufacturer for family of man who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking.
Verdict for widow of man who died of lung cancer as a result of addiction to smoking.
Gordon and Partners, along with co-counsel, recently represented the family of a smoker who passed away when she was 60 years old from lung cancer caused from her long time addiction to smoking cigarettes since she was a young girl. The case was tried in Lowell, Massachusetts and resulted in a verdict of 17 million dollars on May 31, 2019.
Recovery for man and family for injuries caused by a defective auto part.
Verdict for a smoker who contracted cancer of the jaw.
A Pinellas County jury verdict for the estate of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 42.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 68-year-old man from lung cancer from smoking cigarettes manufactured by RJR and Philip Morris.
Negligent supervision at Assisted Living Facility resulting in death.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 97-year-old woman at an ALF.
Recovery for man who suffered brain injury and paralysis after collision with Blood Mobile.
Jury verdict in drowning death of autistic boy at a construction site.
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