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Liability Issues in Sex Trafficking Cases

Thousands of people in the United States and around the world have endured the control of another person against their will. Trafficking has become an epidemic in this country and is an example of modern-day slavery. In the last ten years, 49,000 reports of human trafficking have been made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. […]

The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

According to the Insurance Research Council, close to 27% of Florida drivers don’t have auto insurance. This means if you are seriously injured in an accident, there’s better than a 1 in 4 chance that the other driver doesn’t have insurance. If they do have insurance, chances are the driver only carries $10,000 in personal […]

E-scooter Accidents

E-scooter usage is on the rise in the Miami area. Many people see these dockless scooters as a convenient form of transportation. You rent the scooters through an app on your smartphone that is connected to your credit card. You can then ride the e-scooter throughout the city and leave it on the sidewalk at […]

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 […]