Monthly Archives: November 2017
Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome: The Rise and Fall of a Floridian Health Fad
In 1988, Lois Flurkey died from a heart attack at the age of 50. She had been under the care of E. Denis Wilson of Longwood, Florida, a doctor at a weight loss clinic. After her death, Flurkey’s daughters filed a medical malpractice complaint. The case eventually settled out of court for $275,000, without… Read More »
Product Liability Cases Involving a Popular Over-the-Counter Medicine
You have probably taken Tylenol (acetaminophen) at least once in your life, and so has almost everyone you know. It is one of the most widely consumed over-the-counter drugs in the United States. Many adults and children take Tylenol to treat fever and minor pain. It is widely considered to be one of the… Read More »
Educate Yourself About Bike Safety to Prevent Bicycle Accidents
It makes sense that one sees so many bicycles in Florida. The weather is almost always right for riding a bike. From beach bums to fitness freaks to seniors staying socially connected, everyone has a particular reason for riding. Have you noticed, though, that the bikes are as different as the people who ride… Read More »
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Lawsuits
The testimony of expert witnesses is often a deciding factor in the outcome of personal injury lawsuits. It is obvious to a judge, as to any reasonable person, that the plaintiff has been injured. What is less obvious is that the injuries could only have resulted from negligence on the part of the defendant…. Read More »
Over-Prescribed Drug Linked to Increased Risk of Falls in Nursing Homes
Elderly people make up a greater proportion of the population in Florida than they do in almost any other state. Therefore, Florida nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to nursing home abuse, since nursing homes are frequently understaffed. It is often impossible for nursing home staff to provide adequate supervision for all of the… Read More »
In Florida, It Is Still Illegal Not to Disclose Your HIV Status to Partners
It has been less than 40 years since a physician first described the disease that would become known as AIDS, but treatment and prevention of HIV-related illnesses have advanced by leaps and bounds. In 2017, if a young adult newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States has access to adequate medical care, he… Read More »
Should You Choose a Revocable Living Trust?
In former times, a popular scam would involve a letter informing you that a long-lost relative had died and named you in his will as the person who would inherit his considerable wealth. Of course, the scam didn’t work very well on the general public. Even if the details provided about the sender did… Read More »
Cannabis Laws in Florida: What Is Legal and What Is Not
It is an understatement to say that Florida has a thriving culture of cannabis appreciation. Pot leaf T-shirts have been a top selling item at Florida mall kiosks since the early 90s, when albums where Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre praised the mellow green plant dominated the charts. Although almost all states have amended… Read More »