Every winter, peoples’ thoughts turn to warm beaches and cold drinks. But sometimes even the most well-planned vacations can turn into a trip to the emergency room for the unlucky tourist. Jet skis, boats and parasail rides are only a few of the vacation hazards that can cause serious injuries, and in some cases, death. […]
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Waldorf-Astoria Sued for Bedbug Infestation
Doug / 01-05-2011 / Tourist Injuries
Traveling and staying in a hotel sounds great until you come home with an unwanted hitchhiker. Waldorf-Astoria hotel is defending itself against a lawsuit filed by a Michigan couple. Christine and David Drabicki sued the Hilton Worldwide chain, claiming emotional and financial damages, after the couple had to evacuate their house for six weeks due […]
Driving on Florida’s Beaches – An Accident Waiting to Happen?
Doug / 07-21-2010 / Tourist Injuries
As much as we all hate to admit it, we have come to expect deadly traffic accidents on our streets and highway. But on our beaches? This week a 4-year old Deltona boy was killed while playing on one of Florida’s beaches. This is the eigth incident involving 10 accident victims on Volusia County’s beaches since March 2009. […]
Legionnaires’ Disease Attacks Florida Tourists
Doug / 03-18-2008 / Tourist Injuries
Orange County Health Department director Dr. Kevin Sherin has reported two incidents of Legionnaires’ disease in Orlando. The out-of-state tourists had both stayed at the Quality Inn Suites just off International Drive near Universal Studios, then travelled to Pinellas County where the disease was diagnosed. The hotel operators voluntarily closed the hotel for a short […]
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