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Truck Crashes into Power Lines Killing One, Injuring Another
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One person was killed and another was injured after a semi-truck crashed into power lines in Canal Point in western Palm Beach County early Tuesday morning. According to the sheriffs office, the crash occurred just before 4 a.m. at Lakeshore Drive and Main Street in Canal Point. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the […]
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Avoid a Collision in Road Construction Zones
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Road construction can be a major annoyance on highways. They slow traffic down, cause congestion and often confuse drivers with conflicting road signs and changes in traffic flow. All of these factors make construction zones a hot spot for auto accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Florida, Texas and California had the most […]
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Study: Little Research in FDA Approval of Medical Devices
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Do new medical devices receive enough scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being approved for the market? A new study out of Yale School of Medicine claims they do not, stating that most medical devices reach the market with little evidence that they work or that they are safe. Thousands of […]
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Automatic Emergency Braking Added to Five-Star Rating
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting the brakes on rear-end collisions. The regulator announced this month that it will update its five-star Rating System to include automatic emergency braking as a recommended safety feature beginning with model year 2018. Anthony Foxx, U.S. Transportation Secretary, says the technology was added to the ranking […]
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Takata Facing Record Penalties, Losing Auto Makers
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Takata, one of the worlds largest manufacturers of auto safety parts, is facing the largest civil penalty in U.S. history over its faulty airbag scandal, linked to eight deaths and more than 100 injuries.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two consent orders toTakatato protect consumers from the manufacturers ammonium nitrate inflators, which have […]
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Drive Alert, Arrive Alive
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The week of Nov. 1-8, 2015 is set aside each year as National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in an effort to bring awareness to the dangers caused by driving while drowsy, which is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. This years theme encourages drivers to Drive Alert, Arrive Alive. According to the National Sleep […]
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Halloween Safety Tips
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Halloween is a highly anticipated holiday every year among children, and even some adults. Children look forward to donning their favorite costumes, trick-or-treating and gathering as much candy as possible.But one important thing is often overlooked when it comes to this spooky and fun holiday: safety. More than twice as many children are killed in […]
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High Rates of Male Breast Cancer at Camp Lejeune
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Federal scientists have identified a possible association between contaminants in the polluted water at Camp Lejeune and male breast cancer. Compared to other military bases, a recent study noted an accelerated rate of male breast cancer among those living at the base.The study, published in the Environmental Health journal, reviewed records of 444 men who […]
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Dangers of Large Trucks
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Deaths from crashes involving large trucks on U.S. roads could hit a six-year high when the first figures for 2005 are released this spring, according to the Transportation Department’s preliminary estimates. Each year hundreds of thousands of people are killed or injured on U.S. highways due to tractor-trailer accidents and auto accidents. Tractor trailers – […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Post Accident Depression
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After an auto accident, it is more common to experience major depression than you may think. In some cases it is even possible to recover compensation from the emotional trauma that post-accident depression can bring. This FAQ addresses some of the most common questions about depression and auto accidents.Depression is a mental condition that affects […]
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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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