Last month the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee heard horrific stories from cruise line passengers recounting their experiences. The man behind this hearing was Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) the committee chairman. Senator Rockefeller has been on a mission to hold the cruise line industry accountable for their dangerous practices regarding the
Sometimes older is better. Sometimes the newest “thing” on the block doesn’t work as well as the old tried and true method. This is true for some cases in new cardiac stents versus bypass surgery, and now we know it’s true in cases involving Johnson & Johnson’s Power Morcellator! I’m
The 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Dade County recently ruled on an evidentiary issue. This evidentiary issue pertains to affidavits. Black’s Law Dictionary (5th Ed.) defines an affidavit as, “A written or printed declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily, and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently came out with a decision clarifying the term “hearing.” This stems from a case where an individual filed for disability benefits. She was denied at the reconsideration stage and given 60 days to appeal the denial, requesting a hearing in front of an
Just like snowflakes, no auto accident is the same. An accident involving a truck colliding with a sedan is always going to be different than a crash between two sedans. This is because of the numerous factors that play a part in auto accidents. These range from the speed at
The Hidden Risks Behind Gas Grill Explosions and Their Consequences For many, there’s nothing quite like the allure of a savory barbeque. The convenience of gas grills, especially during events and key holidays, often overshadows the potential hazards. Gas grill explosions, in particular, have raised eyebrows due to the devastating
Qui tam started here in the United States in the 1800s during the Civil War. Originally it was named “the Lincoln Law” and was enacted in order to stop the corruption and fraud the government was suffering trying to buy supplies for the war. The fraud was rampant at all
Last week Gov. Rick Scott signed into law House Bill 1131 titled the Emergency Allergy Treatment Pack. It was offered up as a new bill by State Sen. Aaron Bean and State Representative, Matt Hudson. The purpose of the law is to allow many public facilities, such as amusement parks,
Florida has minimum requirements for both bodily injury liability and property damage liability ($10,000 to one person). Moreover, the Florida No-Fault law requires owners of motor vehicles to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 of Property damage liability (First-Party Coverage). Under Florida Statutes Section 627.736, PIP insurance
The Compelling Need for Blood Pressure Medication High Blood Pressure: America’s Silent Adversary High Blood Pressure (HBP) continues to be a daunting health adversary in America, showcasing an unsettling growth rate. While the utopia of health is a life devoid of medication, there are instances, such as with HBP, where
