Safety is one of the most important things people consider when shopping for a vehicle. In this day and age, very few people would want to drive a car if they know it is unsafe. In a city like Boston, where traffic accidents are the norm, which explains the… Read more
You use hundreds of products every day without incident. This is in part because of product liability laws. Because they can be held liable for defects in the design or production of their products, corporations are likely to be more careful. They consider the much higher costs of cutting… Read more
Doctors are often trusted to perform both serious and cosmetic procedures; rightfully so, as they were trained to. But the unfortunate truth is that healthcare professionals can make mistakes — with their patients often paying the highest price. Medical… Read more
The beautiful state of Florida has much to see. From the famous beaches to the busy city streets, most residents and tourists travel from point A to point B using a motor vehicle of some kind. In most cases, you’ll arrive safely, without any incident whatsoever. However, we aren’t all so lucky,… Read more
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits for people who are unable to work because of an injury or illness. These disability benefits can create a crucial safety net for so many who need it, but, unfortunately, it’s not always easy to get… Read more
Every time you go out in your car, you buckle up, make sure that your car has been properly maintained, and get in focus mode to pay attention to the road. But the same cannot be said for everyone driving throughout Florida. … Read more
I'm Joseph Taraska an attorney in the medical malpractice department at Morgan and Morgan.
I will be regularly posting this blog to help you understand your rights if you or a family member believe you have been injured by a medical error.
The first thing you must known is that… Read more
In a string of stories that appear eerily similar to those about the Ford Pinto in the 1970’s, the worries about the Ford Crown Victoria seem to have been proven correct. Synonymous with law enforcement, the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor has served as the most popular police car for the last… Read more
State agents seized over 105,000 leftover pills from Florida pain clinics that are no longer permitted to sell them under a new state law. Effective on July 1, addictive painkillers may no longer be sold by most doctors and all pain clinics. Under the new law, doctors must write prescriptions… Read more
Two years after the “Super Speeder” law was passed in Georgia, the results are in. According to FOX 31, the mixed results show both a decrease in speeding fines and increased awareness, as well as quite a few unpaid tickets. The Super Speeder law, which fines drivers an extra $200 if they are… Read more
Recently, a number of lawsuits have been filed against Bayer alleging that it failed to properly warn of the health risks associated with its top selling Yaz and Yasmin line of oral contraceptives. To date, Bayer has resolved 651 suits claiming that Yaz and Yasmin can cause sometimes fatal blood… Read more
While no criminal charges have been filed, the driver of a school bus involved in a fatal St. Lucie County accident has been charged with a traffic offense. In the aftermath, the parents of a boy that passed away in the accident away have filed a lawsuit against the driver of a truck that hit… Read more
Atlanta Falcons running back, Michael Turner, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and speeding in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to National Football… Read more
Unnamed sources say that Johnson & Johnson has negotiated a more than $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits filed by patients who say they were seriously injured after being implanted with the company’s … Read more
The Morgan Family of Orlando based law firm Morgan & Morgan is proud to support the homeless veterans of Central Florida by providing monetary compensation and drawing attention to veteran issues. This Veterans Day, Matt Morgan, and his parents, John and Ultima Morgan, matched $50,000 in… Read more
A tractor trailer and a delivery van were completely destroyed in a head-on collision Sept. 6 in Norwich, New York, when the latter veered into oncoming traffic. The semi caught fire after the crash and was completely burnt by the time crews could put the fire out. The delivery van was… Read more
Aaron Zimmerman is a proud reborn recruiter For the People. Aaron graduated from Cornell University, Phi Beta Kappa, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Concentration in Creative Writing. As a Visiting Student at the University of Oxford, he received First Class Marks. In his… Read more
Few things can impact your physical, emotional, and financial well-being like an injury. If you were hurt, whether in a … Read more
Diminished value is a term that is used to express the loss of a vehicle's market value after it has been in an accident and then repaired. It can also be applied to other property such as real estate or collectibles, but generally, the term applies to vehicles. Once the vehicle has been damaged… Read more
From fender benders to multi-car wrecks, car accidents are a fact of modern life. With millions of cars on the road every day, the laws of probability eventually kick in, even for the safest drivers. But not all car accidents are equal.… Read more
When a product recall officially goes out, a series of events take place: the item is pulled from shelves and consumers are generally given the option of a refund, replacement, or repair.
But where do the recalled products end up when they’re removed from supermarkets, malls, or… Read more
Lawmakers passed the Fair Labor Standards Act 80 years ago, but it remains one of the most important pieces of legislation in the nation's history. Prior to 1938 there were no wide-ranging standards for child labor,… Read more
An estimated 18,000 people are suing Bayer nationwide, alleging that the weed killer Roundup caused their non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Lymphoma, or cancer of the lymphatic system, takes… Read more
It’s nowhere near its peak, but the coronavirus pandemic has already torpedoed the stock market and robbed millions of Americans of their livelihoods. Experts think the unemployment rate could hit … Read more