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Didn’t Slavery End?

When the Super Bowl arrives in South Florida on February 2nd, it brings with it increased business for hotels and other local businesses. However, it also brings in an influx of human traffickers and trafficking victims. Human trafficking is the…

What are my Options if I Was Injured Using 3M Earplugs?

3M Earplugs

Thousands of veterans and military personnel across the country may be entitled to compensation for hearing damage they sustained as the result of defective earplugs manufactured by 3M. Earplugs are a basic necessity for soldiers who sometimes work in very…

What Are My Child’s Rights if They are Addicted to Opioids?

Opiates/Opioids

Millions of families across the country are suffering due to opioid addiction. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 130 people die every day from an opioid overdose. Some public health experts believe that opioids will kill…

Xeljanz Manufacturers Fail to Warn Consumers

Xeljanz

In July of 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new boxed warning for Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR regarding the risks of blood clots and potential death for users of the drug. Manufacturers of Xeljanz were previously made…

Were You the Victim of Police Brutality?

Civil Rights

Police officers take an oath to protect and serve the community. Their job is to keep the public safe. However, sometimes police officers go too far and fail to respect the civil rights of citizens. Police officers who escalate a…

E-cigarettes are Top Tobacco Product Among Young Users

Juul E-Cigarettes

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among young users. While smoking cigarettes is at a decade low among teens, e-cigarette use is on the…

NTSB Releases Bicycle Safety Report

Bicycle/Scooter

In December of 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a comprehensive report regarding bicycle safety. It is the first such report released by the agency in 47 years. The report was intended to help combat the rise of…

Are Keyless Ignitions Dangerous?

Automobile

Most new cars today come with keyless ignition systems, and many consumers appreciate the convenience. However, there is evidence that keyless ignitions can be dangerous and that the auto industry is aware of these dangers. Yet, auto manufacturers continue to…

Car Accident, PIP, No-Fault insurance

Insurance PIP/Healthcare

Personal injury protection, or PIP, is a form of car insurance that will cover a portion of medical bills and lost wages if you are involved in an accident. PIP coverage applies regardless of whether you were at fault for…

Roundup Weed Killer: What You Need to Know

Mass Tort Roundup Weed Killer

Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. Now there is evidence that Roundup may cause cancer in people who used it on a regular basis. Thousands of people have filed lawsuits across…

Whistleblower Protections in Florida

Whistleblower

Employees who report illegal or unethical acts perpetrated by their employers are protected by the Florida Whistleblower Act. The Act protects private and public sector employees from being retaliated against or terminated by their employers for reporting these acts. Florida…

Are Products Killing or Hurting Us?

Defective Products

Just when you thought it was safe, several iconic brands and their manufacturers have become the focus of lawsuits for hazardous products. You are probably aware of the recent multi-billion dollar jury verdict against Monsanto for Roundup®, their weed killing…