The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the cause of Tesla fires due to a defect in the vehicles’ batteries. This investigation covers Model S and Model X Tesla vehicles that were manufactured between the years 2012 and 2019 and were sold in the United States. The term “investigation” is […]
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Trucking Accident Fatalities Reach Highest Level in Nearly Three Decades
Michael Damaso / 11-05-2019 / Truck Accident
A trucking accident poses a serious risk of catastrophic injury or death. These accidents can be deadly, due to a number of factors, including the sheer size of the truck, the speed at which it is traveling and the force of impact. The number of lives lost in large truck accidents have reached the highest […]
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Central Florida
Michael Damaso / 11-05-2019 / Auto Accidents
Central Florida’s interstates, roads and highways are some of the most dangerous in country. Approximately 395,000 car accidents happen on Florida roads every year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. I-4 has been named as the most dangerous interstate in the country, based on fatalities per mile. According to MetroPlan Orlando, the following intersections […]
911 Calls Released from Passengers Pleading for Help on Disney’s Skyliner
Michael Damaso / 10-21-2019 / Theme park accidents
Last week Disney’s Skyliner gondola transportation system malfunctioned, leaving passengers stranded in the air for hours. Now more details have emerged, as the 911 Call tapes have been released to the public. The release of these tapes comes at the same time the gondola transportation system is back open to the public. Here is one […]
New Florida Law Opens the Roads to Self-Driving Vehicles Without Humans
Michael Damaso / 10-14-2019 / Auto Accidents
Florida drivers should not be surprised if they see driverless vehicles out and about on the roads. A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis will make it possible for self-driving vehicles to operate without a human at the wheel. The law took effect on July 1, 2019, and it allows self-driving vehicles without a […]
Disney’s New Skyliner Malfunctions, Leaving Passengers Stranded in the Air for Hours, Three Hospitalizations Reported
Michael Damaso / 10-11-2019 / Theme park accidents
Tourists who planned on enjoying a relaxing ride on one of Disney World’s newest modes of transportation received an unexpected jolt as the passenger lift system suddenly stopped working. Passengers were left hanging in the air for more than three hours due to the system malfunction. The Skyliner gondolas take park visitors from their hotels […]
Which Cars Carry The Greatest Risk For Fatal Accidents?
Thomas Dennis / 07-13-2018 / Auto Accidents
If you said “smaller is more dangerous,” you may be on the right track. According to AutoGuide, cars like the Hyundai Accent and the Kia Rio, both small sedan style cars, are the most unsafe cars in the US for 2018. However, there is a safe zone in average sized cars and then the […]
How To Protect Yourself From Transvaginal Mesh Complications
Thomas Dennis / 07-06-2018 / Consumer Safety
What is Transvaginal Mesh/Netting? The transvaginal mesh or netting is usually made of a plastic called polypropylene while other types of mesh can use other materials, even animal tissue. The term “transvaginal,” however, came from the surgical procedure rather than the materials used in the process. The surgery is meant to help support the […]
Florida Car Accidents: Is Anyone at Fault or was it The Rain?
Thomas Dennis / 06-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
Florida Car Accidents: Is anyone at fault or was it the rain? The roads in Orlando get flooded in more ways than one during the summer months. According to the National Climatic Data Center, for the months of June to August, the average rainfall in Florida is more than seven inches per month, making […]
5 Things We Learned About Theme Park Injuries
Thomas Dennis / 06-04-2018 / Theme park accidents
Looking over the quarterly injury reports from the Orlando area parks for the last year, there are about five to 10 injuries each quarter across all the parks, with injuries rising in the last quarter of the year due to holiday travel. The report defines an injury as any incident that occured on a […]
Traveling this summer? Here’s how to avoid issues after a car accident
Thomas Dennis / 06-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
Summer is the most dangerous time to be out on the road. The automobile and educational group, AAA, calls the days of summer, starting from Memorial Day, the 100 deadliest days. From 2011 to 2016, over 1,000 people died at the hands of teenage drivers in the 100 days following Memorial Day. That’s about […]
Restaurant Slip And Fall: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
Michael Damaso / 05-04-2018 / Slip And Fall
25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the US.* Slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of injury as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Anytime you visit a restaurant, there are customers coming and going or in the process of enjoying their meal while the employees are running around to […]
Orlando Theme Park Injury: 5 Actions to Take Now
Michael Damaso / 05-04-2018 / Theme park accidents
When you plan to visit Orlando, you’re thinking fun in the sun and gallivanting through the many theme parks ride hopping. Over 250 million people attend theme parks each year. With this many people moving through the usually crowded parks, accidents are bound to happen. That fun can turn detrimental. Whether you are from Florida […]
Accident on I-4? 6 Things to Do Immediately
Michael Damaso / 05-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
According to the Florida DMV, there are more than 200,000 car crashes in Florida annually. That’s more than 500 accidents per day. While I-4 is the shortest of the major highways in Florida, the East Central Florida Planning Council found that the section from Daytona to Orlando has the highest percentage of accidents occurring and […]
Start the New Year with a Safe Bang
Doug / 12-31-2015 / Consumer Safety
New Year’s Eve is a time for renewal and celebration and, often, fireworks. Whether you’re enjoying a local fireworks show, or lighting sparklers in your backyard, it is important to remember that safety is as important as fun, especially when handling explosives. Firework are explosives and safety starts even before your celebration begins. The National […]
More on the Takata Airbag Recall
Doug / 07-14-2015 / Auto Accidents
The ongoing recall of Takata Airbags is back in the news again after more vehicles have been added to the recall effort. According to Automotive News, this past Friday, June 10, 2015, the 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is now being added to the list of recalled vehicles. The Challenger is being recalled to repair the diver’s […]
New NHL Concussion Suit Filed Before Stanley Cup Finals
Doug / 06-03-2015 / Dangerous
On the eve of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, a former player has filed a lawsuit against the National Hockey League (NHL) for failing to warn him of the significant risk of brain damage. Ex-Blackhawk player and former coach of Tampa Bay, Steve Ludzik, […]
“Safe Phone Zones” introduced by the Florida Department of Transportation
Doug / 06-02-2015 / Auto Accidents
In a public-private partnership with GEICO, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. Sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” were designated on various roadways throughout Florida. A map of all of the “Safe Phone Zones” throughout Florida can be found online […]
Florida Supreme Court Approves Statutory Cap in Plancher v UCFAA
Doug / 05-28-2015 / Legal Opinion
Six years after the tragic passing of University of Central Florida (UCF) football player, Ereck Plancher, the Florida Supreme Court has issued a ruling that dramatically affects the jury verdict amount the Plancher family was awarded in the summer of 2011. The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the UCF Athletic Association, Inc. (“UCFAA”), a […]
Attorney Nicholas Primrose Addresses Recent Graduates
Doug / 05-27-2015 / Attorney
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2015. Among the crowd was our attorney, Nicholas Primrose, who attended as part of the Dean’s Party as the President of the Barry Law Alumni Chapter. Ninth Circuit Court Judge Alice L. Blackwell […]
Attorney Primrose Published in Barry Law Review
Doug / 05-22-2015 / Firm News
Our own Attorney, Nicholas Primrose, was one of the authors in the Spring 2014 Barry Law Review which was recently released in hard copy. His article, titled “Has Society Become Tolerant of Further Infringement on First Amendment Rights?” is both informative and thought provoking. You can read the article through either of the links above, […]
Takata Expands Airbag Recall
Doug / 05-20-2015 / Consumer Safety
After increased pressure from U.S. regulation groups, Takata, the Japanese vehicle parts producer, is expanding their airbag recall yesterday. This recall, which will include 33.8 million vehicles, is now the largest automobile recall in history. Estimates have been made that one in seven vehicles on the road today have one of the recalled airbag components and […]
Are Theme Parks Underreporting Injuries?
Doug / 05-14-2015 / Injury
The major theme parks recently released statistics regarding injuries received in the parks during the first quarter of 2015, according to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel. In the first three months of business there have been only six reported injuries from Walt Disney World and seven from Universal Studios. But what is the basis […]
Our Mother’s Day Addition
Doug / 05-11-2015 / Firm News
We at Wooten Kimbrough, P.A. would like to welcome the newest addition to our firm. Yesterday, as the perfect end to this Mother’s Day, our receptionist, Donna, gave birth to a healthy and happy baby boy. Jase Henry Rodriguez. Jase entered the world at 7:38pm at a weight of 5lbs 15oz. and measuring 20 in. According […]
Recent Recalls 04/19/2015 – 04/25/2015
Doug / 04-28-2015 / Consumer Safety
Recalls are an important way for businesses to inform the public that one of their products may be unsafe. By issuing a recall the company hopes to inform the public about the issue and take the necessary steps to ensure those products do not harm consumers. For the latest recalls please see the summaries and […]
Recent Recalls 04/12/15-04/18/15
Doug / 04-20-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. This past week’s recalls consist of […]
A Tale of Two Lovers: Legal Ramifications of STDs
Doug / 04-18-2015 / Medical Negligence
What are my options if someone gives me a STD? This question may not have had any significance 10 or 20 years ago, however in the past few years more and more claims of battery and negligence in infecting another individual with a sexually transmissible disease have come to light. According to the Center for […]
Are You Responsible for Injuries if You’re Wearing High Heels?
Doug / 04-17-2015 / Dangerous
Comparative Negligence For Wearing High-Heels? Fifth District Court of Appeals Says No! Jennifer Bongiorno went to work one day dressed as she had every day before; wearing a pair of high-heels. However, on that day when she walked into the bathroom in her office building she slipped on the floor, falling and injuring herself. Ms. […]
Recent Recalls 04/04/15-04/11/15
Doug / 04-14-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. The majority of this week’s recalls involve food […]
Attorney Speaks Out Against Distracted Driving
Doug / 04-07-2015 / Auto Accidents
Attorney Nicholas Primrose Presents for End Distracted Driving Organization at Local High School On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, our attorney, Nicholas Primrose, traveled to Winter Springs High School to present to students about Distracted Driving as part of the Florida Justice Association and End Distracted Driving organization’s “Student Awareness Initiative.” End Distracted Driving is an […]
Recent Recalls for 03/28/15-04/04/15
Doug / 04-06-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. The majority of this week’s recalls involve food […]
Recent Recalls 03/22/15-03/28/15
Doug / 03-30-2015 / Dangerous
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS Linon Home Décor Products […]
Is Your Teen a Distracted Driver?
Doug / 03-26-2015 / Auto Accidents
If you have a teen driver in the home and haven’t seen this video from AAA, then stop everything and watch it right now. Then, go get your teen driver and have them watch it as well. AAA recently released this video along with a report on the latest trends in teen driving and accidents […]
Riders Rescued from Stalled Hulk Coaster
Doug / 03-25-2015 / Personal Injury
Yesterday, March 25, 2015, at around 5:45pm the Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure came to a sudden and unexpected halt. For nearly two and a half hours, at least 12 people were stuck on the stalled coaster waiting for rescue. The ride came to a halt near a platform which […]
Attorney Primrose Coaches Teams to Finals and Final Four at AAJ Regionals
Doug / 03-23-2015 / Firm News
On March 19-22nd, 2015, our attorney, Nicholas Primrose, had two teams competing at the prestigious American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition for Barry University, School of Law Trial Team. One group of students competed at the Ft. Lauderdale regional and the other at the Atlanta regional. Each regional hosted 16 teams competing from […]
This Week’s Important Recalls 03/15/15-03/21/15
Doug / 03-23-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS WhiteWave Recalls CreaMiser Refrigerated […]
Adventist to Pay $5.4 Million
Doug / 03-20-2015 / Legal Procedures
Adventist Health, the parent company of Florida Hospital has agreed to pay $5.4 million to the United States government to settle claims involving improper procedures in their Radiological Oncology services. Patients with Medicare and Tricare were treated without proper supervision by a qualified health professional, according to an article in the Orlando Sentinel. This settlement […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 03/08/15-03/14/15
Doug / 03-17-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. Most of the listed recalls over […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 03/01/15-03/07/15
Doug / 03-09-2015 / Consumer Safety
It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please to the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS Flow Sports Inc. Recalls […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/22/15/02/28/14
Doug / 03-05-2015 / Consumer Safety
The recalls that were announced over the past week range from consumer goods such as fans to foods and pharmaceuticals. It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware […]
Crosswalk Crackdown in Orange County
Doug / 02-25-2015 / Auto Accidents
In the State of Florida drivers are required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrians cross at crosswalks, but unfortunately the failure of drivers to properly yield to pedestrians is responsible for 20% of all pedestrian deaths and injuries in the Orlando area. Of the incidents resulting in injury or death, 35% occur within marked […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/15/15/02/21/14
Doug / 02-23-2015 / Consumer Safety
This week’s recalls involve many food recalls where products contain undeclared allergens. The misbranding of these products can lead to an increase risk of consumers digesting ingredients, which can cause serious and life threatening allergic reactions. It is very important that consumers with food allergies remain aware of the ingredients in the products they purchase […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/08/15/02/14/14
Doug / 02-16-2015 / Consumer Safety
Most of this week’s recalls involve food related recalls due to undeclared allergens and contamination. It is important to remain aware of recalls of products you and your family consume. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a defective product, contaminated food or suffered injury to the negligence of […]
Speed and Lack of Seatbelt Implicated As Factors in Death of Bob Simon in Fatal Traffic Accident
Doug / 02-13-2015 / Auto Accidents
Bob Simon, CBS New correspondent, was killed in a car accident in New York City on February 11, 2015. He had become well known for his work on 60 minutes, as well as his international reporting throughout his career. Members of the newscast world, from Scott Pelley of CBS to Anderson Cooper of CNN, have […]
New Study Deems Florida the Last Place You Want To Get Into an Accident
Doug / 02-11-2015 / Auto Accidents
Whether you are a tourist on vacation or a Floridian on the way to work, a new study encourages you to remain cautious on the roads. The personal finance website, WalletHub.com, has released the results of a study, which analyzed several risk factors, such as minimum auto insurance coverage requirements and percentage of uninsured drivers, […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/01/15/02/07/15
Doug / 02-09-2015 / Consumer Safety
Most of this week’s recalls include product recalls for various increase risks posed to users/consumers. It is important to remain attentive in the working condition and potential safety issues, which can arise with products you purchase. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a defective product, contaminated food or […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/24/15-01/31/15
Doug / 02-03-2015 / Consumer Safety
The majority of the recalls reported for this week involved undeclared allergens. If you or a loved one has a specific food allergy be careful to check the labels of products purchased and remain aware of recalls of household products that you regularly purchase. Recalls RSS Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders […]
Attorney Primrose Coaches Trial Team to Win
Doug / 01-27-2015 / Attorney
On Friday, January 23rd, the Barry Law Trial Team won the prestigious Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition hosted annually by the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar. The team comprised of Luis Herrera and James Smeriglio advocating and witnesses Nicole Metzgar-Schall and Will Sepulveda made history by being the first Barry team to win […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/18/15-01/24/15
Doug / 01-26-2015 / Consumer Safety
A majority of this week’s recalls listed involve food product recalls, some due to undeclared allergens, while others are due to lack of inspection and/or potential contamination. It is important to be aware of the ingredients in the products you purchase especially for those with allergies to particular items such as peanuts, eggs and dairy. […]
Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/11/15-01/17/15
Doug / 01-19-2015 / Consumer Safety
Recalls RSS IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses (13 Jan., 2015) IKEA has launched the recall of the subject crib mattresses due to an entrapment risk. The mattresses can create a gab between the mattress and crib ends larger than which is permitted by federal regulations. Thus far two incident have been reported of entrapment, but no […]
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