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Juul E-cigarette

Juul is the top-selling brand of e-cigarettes in the country. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning consumers of the dangers of using Juul, especially for young people. What is a Juul E-Cigarette? A Juul is a nicotine delivery device shaped like a USB drive that charges using a magnetic USB […]

What to do After a Car Accident

When you are involved in a car accident, it can be a stressful and emotional time. However, it is important to remember that the steps you take after a car accident can have an important effect on any subsequent claim and getting fair and complete compensation. Here are some important steps to take after an […]

heels at night by car

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 second-largest criminal industry behind drug trafficking, and millions of men and women are victims. Miami-Dade […]

What are my Options if I Was Injured Using 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 loud environments. They are meant to protect against hearing damage and hearing loss. However, the […]

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 another 500,000 people in the next decade. Improper Marketing The manufacturers and distributors of opioids […]

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 aware that the use of the drug at higher doses could result in serious health […]

Police Brutality

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 situation rather than deescalate can cause serious and unnecessary injury. Excessive Force Police brutality and […]

Ecigarette use

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 rise. The report noted that 27.5% of high school students use e-cigarettes. Reasons for the […]

bike lane

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 bicyclist deaths across the country. The NTSB noted that 857 bicyclists died in 2018. This […]

Keyless Ignition

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 market vehicles with keyless ignitions and fail to warn consumers of the potential dangers. How […]