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Florida Supreme Court Addresses Retroactive Application of Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages

In June, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a case, Miles & Haynes v. Weingrad, M.D., that may have a significant impact on Florida̵...

Public Slip and Fall Basics

We’ve all seen it: a spilled gallon of milk or splattered ketchup jar in the middle of a grocery store aisle and not a warning sign in sight. If...

Fast Facts about Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are unprotected by the metal surroundings that cars and trucks offer. As such, they are extremely vulnerable. It’s no surprise tha...

Distracted Driving Tickets Soar in Maryland

A New Law Aims to Lower Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers According to the U.S. government’s website, Distraction.gov, nearly half a millio...

Ford Issues Recall of 1.4 Million Vehicles

Massive Recall Includes SUVs and Taurus Sedans It seems GM won’t be the only big American automaker to issue a major recall in 2014. On Thursday...

Transvaginal Mesh Recalls and Litigation

Transvaginal mesh products are marketed under a variety of names and are produced by several manufacturers. At Emerson Straw, PL, we constantly monito...

A “Verified Written Medical Expert Opinion”: More than Just a Doctor’s Note

Medical malpractice lawsuits are procedurally demanding cases that require strict adherence to the statutes that govern this area of law. Ignore one r...

What to Do after a Car Accident

Whether they’re running errands or driving to work, most people get behind the wheel every single day. Unfortunately, car accidents are common, ...

Staying Safe on Florida Roads

Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the world. Unfortunately, it also boasts a high rate of highway fatalities. As a ...

Medical Errors on the Rise

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, as many as 440,000 people die each year as a the result of preventable medical...

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