The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report regarding two fatal crashes involving Tesla vehicles on Autopilot, Tesla’s driverless car feature. Tesla takes some criticism in the report, which pointed out that the Autopilot feature was a factor in both crashes. The drivers behind the wheel over-relied on the automation feature and the […]

Electric scooters, or e-scooters, have become a popular mode of transportation in Florida cities. While they are convenient and relatively inexpensive to use, there are a host of safety issues associated with e-scooters. E-scooters can travel up to 20 miles per hour and can result in significant injuries if they are not used correctly. Most […]

Breast implant manufacturer Allergan instituted a worldwide recall of its textured implants in July of 2019. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I, meaning it was the most serious type of recall and that the product may cause serious injuries or death. Studies tied the breast implants to a […]

When you see the recycling label on packaging, you assume that it’s recyclable. You place it in your recyclable trash container and hope that your plastic bottle finds a new life as another product. You’ve been led to believe by the manufacturers of plastic and retailers that your plastic is being recycled. However, the reality […]

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Florida is the most dangerous state in which to ride a bicycle. In 2017, 783 cyclists were killed on bicycles. Florida accounted for 125 of those deaths. The most dangerous metro areas, according to the report, were Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Miami. The report noted […]

For years e-cigarettes have been touted by manufacturers as a safer alternative to smoking tobacco. However, new reports and research are fueling the debate about whether this is actually true. As e-cigarette use among teenagers and young adults is on the rise, there is more and more concern about the safety and effectiveness of the […]

According to a new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, a new batch of consumer products, including some common pesticides, may be associated with an increased risk of death. Pyrethroids are a common pesticide used in lice treatments and on conventionally grown crops. The study found that this pesticide was linked to an increased […]

Employees who report illegal or unethical acts perpetrated by their employers are protected by the Florida Whistleblower Act. The premise of whistleblower protection laws is to prevent retaliation by an employer against an employee who reports violations of the law on the part of the employer. Proving a causal link between the employment action and your […]

Here is an update on a number of mass tort cases in the news: Zantac In February, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation sent Zantac cases to the Southern District of Florida in what could be extensive litigation regarding the heartburn medication. Plaintiffs in these cases allege that Zantac can produce a cancer-causing agent […]

Driving while drowsy is dangerous for drivers and everyone on the road. However, it is especially dangerous when the driver of a large commercial truck continues to drive while drowsy. The results can be deadly. Too frequently, drivers of large commercial trucks drive long hours without rest breaks in order to meet deadlines and to […]