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Eight Dead, 10 Injured After Van Crashes in Glades County
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UPDATE 12:30 P.M. – The names of those who passed away in the crash have been released. Only one victim was from Port St. Lucie while the rest resided in Fort Pierce. Three passengers have been listed in critical condition, three in serious condition, two have minor injuries and one is in fair condition. Only […]
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Judge Considers Ending GM Ignition Lawsuit Obstruction
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When General Motors (GM) filed for bankruptcy in 2009, the company thought it would not have to worry about lawsuits over vehicles made before the bailout. However, the same judge that granted the company’s bankruptcy is now reconsidering this decision.U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber believes that his decision may allow GM to get away with […]
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AAA: Distracted Teen Drivers On The Rise
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Its no secret there’s a texting and driving epidemic among teens. However, a new study shows distracted driving plays a much bigger role than we realized.A recent Automobile Association of America (AAA) study finds that distraction is a factor in 58 percent of moderate to severe teenage accidents.Even worse, according to the study, half of […]
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Should “Boating Under the Influence” Appear on Driving Records?
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A series of legal changes could be on tap in Florida for anyone charged with Boating Under the Influence (BUI). A push is underway to include BUIs on driving records just like Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. Under the proposal, a boating under the influence conviction would be considered a prior offense for driving […]
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Accidents Reported Within an Hour in West Boca Raton
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On Wednesday evening, a pedestrian and bicyclist were each struck in West Boca Raton within one hour of each other.A woman was struck by a vehicle while walking in suburban Boca Raton just before 8 p.m. at Palmetto Park Road and State Road 7. She was rushed to hospital for treatment; her current condition remains […]
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GM Settles Second Lawsuit with Brooke Meltons Family
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In May 2014, the Melton family filed a second lawsuit against General Motors alleging that the auto company knew about their defective ignition switch, a faulty auto part that contributed to the death of their daughter.Brooke Melton was 29 years old when she was involved in a car crash in Atlanta in March 2010. Melton […]
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Heading Out To The Water For Fun? Safety Comes First
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Are you heading out to the water for a little fun in the sun this spring break? With kids and families flocking to the beach in troves to kick back and relax its also important to come prepared and protected. Boating Accidents: Steer Clear of Danger Did you know Florida has more boaters than any […]
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Do Ride-Sharing Apps Promote Driving Distractions?
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Imagine someone driving around I-95 and Broward County, juggling a bunch of cell phones as they try to arrange their next ride-sharing trip.Its becoming a reality now that the smartphone app-based car service has gotten the green light in Palm Beach County to operate legally.Mounting ConcernThe ride-sharing service turns everyday Floridians into unofficial taxi cab […]
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Do Ride-Sharing Apps Promote Distracted Driving?
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Imagine someone driving around I-95 and Broward County, juggling a bunch of cell phones as they try to arrange their next ride-sharing trip.Its becoming a reality now that the smartphone app-based car service has gotten the green light in Palm Beach County to operate legally.Mounting ConcernThe ride-sharing service turns everyday Floridians into unofficial taxi cab […]
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FHP Warns Spring Breakers Not To Drink and Drive
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For many teens, spring break is a time to cut loose and a time to blow off steam, but the so-called vacation ritual can also be life-threatening. The decision to drink and drive during Spring Break or any time can lead to a disastrous and potentially deadly auto accident. In an effort to keep spring […]
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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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