Wednesday, February 08, 2023

EzriCare recalls artificial tear drops after reports of vision loss and 1 death

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 Our office is investigating these, 813-278-7772 Pharmaceutical company Global Pharma Healthcare has recalled its over-the-counter artificia...
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

18 Wheeler Tractor trailer makes a mess

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Woman killed in semi-truck crash in Martin County, Florida

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 Sadly, the people in the car weren't wearing seatbelts: The Florida Highway Patrol said on Friday at around 11:43 a.m., a sedan was dri...
Monday, November 21, 2022

Cell phone use?

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Cell Phone Dangers Episode #189,500

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Trucking and Winter /Chains

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Some good tips out there for winter driving for all truckers. Some folks might want to consider these for a private vehicle:  Chaining video...
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Trucking company to pay $7.7 million in case of wheel coming loose, striking vehicle

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A Michigan jury awarded $7.7 million to a man who was seriously injured in 2018 when the wheel came loose from a box truck heading in the op...

FHP: Florida- Truck driver falls asleep, hits parked semi, sparking fiery crash that closes Buckman Bridge for hours

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The FMCSA teaches truck drivers that  Driver fatigue may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work...
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Missing Woman Last Seen With Lyft Driver Found Dead: Police

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On Friday morning, a Memphis Police Department (MPD) officer arrived at a Whitehaven home where Palmer's roommate and her mother said sh...

NYC will enforce Uber and Lyft driver pay increases by the end of the year

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 Not accident related, but worth reading:  New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has voted to increase the minimum pay rat...
Monday, November 14, 2022

Florida Uber driver shoots passenger after getting attacked over drop off location: Report

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Police told WPLG that the passenger and driver argued about the drop-off location before the driver was attacked. Uber drivers don't hav...

Uber Can’t Force Crash Victim to Arbitration

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Big news, because the terms of use do require arbitration.  Uber cannot compel a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving an Uber dr...
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Truck accidents and causes

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Tractor-trailer crash leads to closed lanes, spilled sandwiches on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says

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  A 22-year-old man driving a tractor-trailer was stopped on the shoulder of southbound I-95 due to mechanical issues, a crash report shows....

One killed after 60 vehicle crash in thick fog

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 Our best suggestion is to avoid driving in the fog, pull over to a safe place until is is gone.  Here is the news on this wreck:  Officials...
Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Bicyclist vs car accident on Highway 231

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  The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a car and a bicycle Sunday evening. FHP said a car was traveling west on Hig...

She was one in a million,' Friend mourns 25-year-old North Andover woman killed in Uber crash

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 Tragic news: The women were ridesharing in a 2007 Lexus SUV on 93 North Saturday when at approximately 10 p.m. they were hit from behind by...
Monday, November 08, 2021

Authorities investigating Highway 231 crash that killed four on Friday in Bay County, Florida

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  Authorities  investigating Highway 231 crash that killed four on Friday in Bay County, Florida Tragic news from Bay County Florida, in the...
Sunday, November 07, 2021

Bicyclist hit and killed by a car in Bradenton

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Bicyclist hit, killed by car in Bradenton and criminal charges pending, FHP says The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit is investi...

Lyft: Nearly 2000 sexual assaults in ride

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  Lyft: More than 1800 sexual assaults in rides: This is disturbing and unacceptable.  More than 1,800 sexual assaults occurred during Lyft ...
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Valsartan News

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A  report published as a research letter in  Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality Outcomes , mapped out patterns in valsartan-associated adve...
Thursday, July 18, 2019

What Are the Potential Claims and Injuries Associated with TDF Drugs?

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News on TDF drugs:  TDF drugs are used to treat HIV/AIDS. The drug clinically known as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (or TDF) was approve...
Monday, May 13, 2019

Valsartan Recall:Tainted drugs: Ex-FDA inspector warns of dangers in U.S. meds made in China, India

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This news in from NBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/tainted-drugs-ex-fda-inspector-warns-dangers-u-s-meds-n1002971 Sin...
Thursday, May 02, 2019

Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Accidents

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It is not uncommon to hear about people being hit, injured, or even killed by a vehicle. Because of that high figure, it begs the question ...

What You Need to Know About a Trucker’s Blind Spots

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All types of vehicles share the road on a daily basis. Drivers get used to passing large trucks fairly quickly; however, they may not...

Are eScooters dangerous?

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Similar to bike share and car share programs, electric scooter companies tout them as an innovative and environmentally friendly form of...

Safety advocates slow Florida's rush for driverless cars

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A good read on  how a lawyer group is playing a role in slowing the rush in Florida to driverless cars: Last month a Reuters/Ipsos opinio...
Monday, April 15, 2019

Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all Liquid Products Manufactured by Pharmatech LLC and Distributed by Leader Brand, Major Pharmaceuticals, and Rugby Laboratories Due to Possible Product Contamination

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From the FDA: As a precautionary measure, the distribution firms Leader Brand, Major Pharmaceuticals, and Rugby Laboratories are join...
Friday, April 12, 2019

Herbal drug kratom linked to almost 100 overdose deaths, CDC says

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From USAT: An over-the-counter herbal drug has been linked to more deaths in recent years, federal health officials say. Kratom – a pla...

Our Firm: Filed Valsartan Lawsuits, April, 2019

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Our law firm has filed two state court cases involving very nice folks who allege that each now has cancer, and that the a Valsartan contain...
Wednesday, January 09, 2019

More blood pressure medication recalled over carcinogen concerns: Losartan

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Another drug company has recalled a version of losartan blood   pressure medication over concerns the drug contains tiny amounts of a carci...