Recent Blog Posts
High Rate of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
As experienced Daytona Beach nursing home abuse attorneys, we are not surprised by a new federal report that highlights the problem. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 20% of those seniors receiving Medicare who are taken to the emergency room were possibly abused or neglected. Since most seniors are… Read More »
New Bill Takes Aim at Plastic Surgeons
Florida has long been known as a destination for discount plastic surgery, with surgical centers popping up all over the place. However, a high number of fatalities and other injuries has finally caught the attention of lawmakers in the state. They have now responded by passing a bill that increases the oversight of these… Read More »
Pickup Truck Strikes, Kills Cyclist
A cyclist has unfortunately died after being struck by a pickup truck in Daytona Beach early on July 7, 2019. According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of Vermont and Grandview avenues. The victim was a 36-year-old, Karen Puerschner, who was riding a bicycle with her boyfriend at the time south on… Read More »
Florida Crime Statistics Show Overall Drop
There is good news in Florida regarding crime. According to recently published statistics, crime in the state is down around 9%. But as Bay News 9 reported, not all of the numbers were good. Almost 50 Years of Falling Crime Believe it or not, this is the 48th year in a row in which… Read More »
Volusia County On-Ramp Accident Leaves One Man Dead
One of the more dangerous parts of driving is trying to get on or off the highways. Accidents on the off-ramp or on-ramp can leave many motorists badly injured and sometimes even dead. From the Orlando Sentinel comes a report that a man has died on an on-ramp on I-95. According to the report,… Read More »
Boating Under the Influence
Florida makes operating a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol a criminal offense. Nevertheless, each year, many people are stopped doing just that—and sometimes the results are disastrous. One tragic case has been in the news recently. In 2012, Robert Everson and his wife, Wendy, were riding in a dinghy off… Read More »
Chest Pain after a Car Accident? Go to the Doctor Immediately
After a car crash, you might not feel normal but not know exactly what is wrong. Fortunately, you don’t need to self-diagnose your own injuries. Instead, you can go to your doctor or the hospital and have someone look at you. Chest pain is a common complaint after a car accident. It is also… Read More »
Teen Driver Safety
Summer is upon us, which means that the roads should now be clogged with teens who no longer need to be in school. Unfortunately, teenage drivers are some of the worst on the road. The proof is in the statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 6 teens die every single day… Read More »
Three Strikes and You Are Out? Not So Fast
Back in 2004, Florida voters decided to get tough with negligent doctors by passing a “three strikes” law that would cause doctors to lose their licenses if they suffered at least 3 verdicts against them in court. But a recent report by Contact 5 investigators has found that many doctors who were accused of… Read More »
4 Mistakes to Avoid after a Slip and Fall
Slipping and falling is a surprisingly common accident, especially in a business or on private property. There are many hazards that can cause a person to slip or trip, including spilled liquids, holes in the ground, worn carpets, or scattered debris. If you slip, you can easily injure yourself when you hit the ground… Read More »
