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Why the Treatment Timeline Matters So Much in Sepsis Cases A delayed sepsis diagnosis can become medical malpractice in Florida when a health care provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that delay probably causes additional injury or death. Because sepsis can progress rapidly, the timing of vital signs, laboratory testing, physician…

Six Days Of Enforcement Produced 713 Citations In Palm Beach County Speeding can turn an ordinary drive through Palm Beach County into a serious car accident in seconds. This summer, local law enforcement put extra resources into stopping dangerous drivers before those crashes could happen. Operation Southern Slow Down ran from July 13 through July…

Victims of Medical Negligence Need To Know Their Legal Options Every July, Medical Malpractice Awareness Month puts a spotlight on a difficult reality: preventable medical errors can seriously injure patients and leave families searching for answers. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers do important work every day, but when care falls below accepted…

Florida’s 100 Deadliest Days Put Palm Beach County Families At Greater Risk Families traveling through Palm Beach County this summer face serious risks every time they get on the road. Last year, Palm Beach County recorded 156 traffic deaths, which works out to roughly one life lost every two to three days. Many of these…

Florida Motorcycle Fatalities Continue To Rank Among The Highest In The Nation Every May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month serves as a reminder that sharing the road responsibly can mean the difference between life and death for riders across Florida. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has repeatedly acknowledged that Florida continues to rank among the…

Truck accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, but the moments leading up to a crash often reveal clues about what caused it. In many cases, a truck driver’s distraction plays a major role. Whether it’s texting behind the wheel or failing to pay attention to traffic, these split-second actions can have devastating…

A quiet walk across the street can turn into a life-altering event in the blink of an eye. When a driver looks down at a phone or presses the gas instead of the brake, there is nothing between a pedestrian’s body and the full force of that vehicle. The pedestrian accident lawyers at The Law…

If you thought car safety testing had reached its peak, think again. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just rolled out a brand new evaluation that's giving automakers some serious whiplash of their own. Whiplash is a neck injury that happens when your head is suddenly snapped back and forth, stretching or tearing the soft…

Staying safe behind the wheel is not just about getting from point A to point B. It is about making sure you, your passengers, and everyone around you actually make it to point B in one piece without getting into a serious car accident. Unfortunately, roads are more dangerous than ever, with speeding, distraction, and…

Some holiday traditions are worth keeping. Drinking and driving isn’t one of them. Every year, as celebrations ramp up and calendars fill with parties, Florida launches a statewide effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The message “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is simple enough to fit on a bumper sticker, but its…