In 2013, on July 29th, thousands of 20-pound propane tanks exploded off County Road 448 in Tavares, FL. Eight people were seriously injured including being critically burned in the conflagration that shut down the Blue Rhino processing plant. Investigators are now stating that, as was expected, the explosion was caused by human error. (Orlando Sentinel) […]
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Deadly Accident Occurs Between Disney Bus and Visitor Vehicle
Doug / 08-17-2013 / Auto Accidents
A tragic accident occurred yesterday on Disney property, leading many to be concerned over the safety of the theme park operations. A female Orlando resident, passed away yesterday when her vehicle collided with a Disney Magical Express bus near the Epcot theme park. It is unclear how the accident occurred, however reports from the Florida Highway Patrol indicate […]
Negligent Security Harms the Whole Community
Doug / 05-01-2013 / Dangerous
Recently we described the attack on one of our clients. In that write-up we mentioned that the owner of the property where our client was beaten was found to be at fault because they failed to heed the many warnings that their property was insecure. This type of premises negligence not only lead to the […]
Beating Linked to Property Owner’s Negligence
Doug / 04-23-2013 / Dangerous
In late April of 2009 a young man and his friends were leaving a bar located near UCF (University of Central Florida) after a night out. As they crossed the parking lot headed home, one of the young women in the party was set upon by a group of unknown men. They tackled her and […]
Firm Wins Medical Malpractice Case For Patient Death After Elective Cervical Spinal Fusion Surgery Where Hospital Nurse Fails To Recognize Signs of Airway Compromise including Cyanosis and Delay Leads to Patient Death
Doug / 04-22-2013 / Medical Malpractice
Cyanosis is the appearance of blue, purple, or darkening of the skin or mucous membranes when someone isn’t receiving enough oxygen in their blood. Cyanosis is the result of exposure to extreme cold, arterial or venous obstruction, reduced cardiac output, or even potential heart failure. When signs of cyanosis appear, they should be addressed immediately, as the person showing […]
Ridgeview Nursing Home Lawsuit Filed, Family Alleges Negligence
Doug / 05-02-2011 / Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
According to Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Information, a Chicago nursing home is facing a lawsuit alleging negligent and abusive long-term care. Three siblings filed a lawsuit against Ridgeview Nursing Home after their mother died but the family was not notified until four months after her passing. According to the complaint, the woman was admitted in […]
Toddler Waits Five Hours in Emergency Room, Suffers Partial Amputation
Doug / 03-10-2011 / Medical Negligence
Ryan Jeffers and Leah Vang brought their toddler daughter Malyia to the Methodist Hospital in Sacramento when she had a persistent fever, skin discoloration and weakness. The couple waited with their sick daughter in the emergency room for five hours, and begged doctors and nurses to treat their daughter. Jeffers eventually forced his way into […]
Female Spectator Hit by Police Motorcycle, Recalls Aftermath
Doug / 02-23-2011 / Personal Injury
According to Metro West Daily News, Norma Shulman was a spectator at the Boston Marathon in April of 2007 when she was hit by a state police sergeant on his motorcycle. As a result, she is suing the Massachusetts State Police for negligence, among other claims. In the investigation, Shulman alleges that Sgt. Dennis Bertulli […]
Chadron State College Accident Lawsuit Ends in Settlement
Doug / 01-04-2011 / Personal Injury
The State of Nebraska’s insurance is settling a personal injury lawsuit with two former Chadron State College wrestlers and has agreed to pay out nearly $3 million to injured parties. Max Baker and Willy Jones received head injuries as a result of an accident in Colorado that occurred in 2008. The wrestling team headed for […]
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