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The Dangers of Leaving a Child in a Hot Car
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With summer temperatures heating up, it is vital that parents and other caretakers never leave a small child in a hot car, even if just for a moment. The rising temperatures significantly increase the dangers for those left in vehicles.According to the organization KidsandCars.org, the number of children who have died of a heatstroke in […]
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Alarming Number of Patients Suffer Harm in In-Patient Rehab Facilities
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A recent study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General found that 29 percent of those admitted to inpatient rehab hospitals experienced an adverse event during their stay, including incidents like infections, medication errors and pressure ulcers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hospital, […]
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U.S. Traffic Fatalities Up for 2015
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Preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that there was a 7.7 percent increase in car accident fatalities in 2015 compared to the previous year. An estimated 35,200 people were killed as a result of traffic accidents for 2015. The data shows that the greatest increase in fatalities involved pedestrians and […]
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Gordon & Partners Announces Scholarship Recipients
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in Firm NewsGordon & Partners is pleased to award two outstanding recent graduates with our South Florida Scholarship for Continued Education. Shelby Pelky and Aaron Winer each received a $500 scholarship to aid in continuing their education.Through a personal essay in which applicants were asked to describe how childhood experiences influenced their decision to continue their education, […]
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Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Decreases MRSA Infections
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A recent study has found that electronic hand monitoring systems can help improve healthcare professionals’ compliance with hand hygiene guidelines, which can effectively reduce the rate of hospital-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. MRSA infections are caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to many forms of antibiotics and is very difficult […]
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West Palm Experimenting with Bike Lanes on Flagler
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Temporary bike lanes have popped up on Flagler Drive, as West Palm Beach city officials attempt to determine if this is a safe and effective option for eliminating a lane of traffic. West Palm Beach officials are aiming to create multiple transportation options for the city’s residents and visitors. The installation of pop-up bike lanes […]
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I-95 Second Deadliest Highway in U.S.
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Interstate 95 is known by Floridians for terrible drivers, and now it’s also known as the second deadliest highway in the U.S., according to an Auto Insurance Center study.Through an analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, over 200 deaths occur on I-95 every year, making it the second […]
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NHTSA Issues New Urgent Warning About Takata Airbags
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning to owners of more than 300,000 Honda and Acura vehicles advising them to stop driving their vehicles until the defective Takata airbags have been replaced.A new round of tests found that some vehicles posed a much higher threat for violent explosions than previously […]
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One in Five Nursing Home Residents Experience Resident-on-Resident Abuse
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Nursing Home Abuse is surprisingly common, though many instances are from a source many would not suspect: another resident. A recently published study found that approximately one in five nursing home residents has suffered resident-on-resident abuse. Researchers analyzed incident reports, conducted staff and resident interviews, and observed interactions at 10 urban and suburban New York […]
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Man Dies in Attempt to Save Another Boater
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A 26-year-old Vero Beach man died in a boating accident on Sunday, June 19. The man attempted to save the life of another young man, who was in danger of being run over by his own watercraft. The 20-year-old boater, driving a 20-foot V-1 Blue Pathfinder, was reportedly performing risky maneuvers in a cove not […]
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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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