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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 an accident. That is why it is sometimes known as “no-fault insurance.” PIP is currently […]

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 the country alleging that Monsanto failed to warn consumers of the increased risk of cancer […]

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 has two whistleblower statutes. One to protect public employees and another to protect employees in […]

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 product. It is used by many people in their gardens and it has widespread use […]