The crash that killed one teen and led to serious criminal charges against another has gripped Georgia and further illustrated the serious dangers of driving under the influence (DUI). According to… Read more
Morgan & Morgan’s Laura V. Yaeger has been selected by the Honorable Judge Donovan W. Frank to be part of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for the Stryker metal-on-metal hip implant multidistrict… Read more
On Tuesday, the FDA rejected a request from Public Citizen, a Washington D.C.-based, non-profit consumer advocacy group, to recall all existing vaginal mesh products and ban their sale in the future, saying that it will rely on its own internal proposals when it comes to handling the… Read more
The Florida Supreme Court has once again struck down an aspect of the state’s workers’ compensation laws as unconstitutional, the second time in less than two months. The first ruling lifted the cap on attorneys fees, which led the insurance industry to propose rate hikes to workers’… Read more
A New York City manhole exploded on Sept. 6, injuring a taxicab driver and leaving his two passengers shaken up. According to ABC 7, the taxi’s… Read more
A Queens, New York, man was killed Sept. 12 when a box truck struck his cherry picker, according to the New York Post. The… Read more
A Maine firefighter lost his life in an explosion in Farmington on Sept. 16, the Sun Journal reported. The blast… Read more
Two tractor-trailers collided on the Kansas Turnpike in the early hours of Nov. 21, KAKE reported. One truck was traveling behind the other when an axle of the truck in the front seized up, and the… Read more
If you have been injured due to the negligence of a third party, you shouldn’t be liable for the damages. Contact Morgan & Morgan’s Nashville office today and find out how you can be compensated for your injury.… Read more
Were you injured in a car accident, Slip and Fall, or in another way that wasn’t your fault? Are you burdened with medical bills you can’t afford to pay? Are you unable to work and earn badly-needed income?
If you work at a job and a sudden life event comes up, you’ll need to take some time off, and one option you might pursue is FMLA. Short-term leave such as sick days or your vacation time can be used first, but some situations call for more long-term use of leave.
If this is your case,… Read more
The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.
Fiji Natural Artesian Water… Read more
If you wonder, “how much overtime can an employer require?” the answer might surprise you. At this time, there are no federal laws limiting the amount of overtime an employer can ask you to work. Although some industries restrict the amount of overtime employees can work for safety reasons or… Read more
Mass shootings at nightclubs and similar venues are becoming all too frequent occurrences. Victims and their families, and society at large, may look for explanations about these senseless acts of violence. One of the questions often raised is what, if anything, could have been done to prevent a… Read more
What: Zipadee Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds.
Who: … Read more
For over one million years, mankind has held a strong fascination with flames, sometimes with painful consequences. But some good things have come from playing with fire, including one of the most popular styles of… Read more
Last month, a fire broke out in a home off E. 28th Avenue in Tampa. Firefighters were able to control the fire enough that they were able to eventually enter the home, but upon entering they found the family’s cat unresponsive, having been trapped… Read more
For decades, members of the military and their families who spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were denied legal remedies for medical conditions linked to the toxins discovered in the water. Then, on August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into… Read more
Recently, the Jacksonville office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Metro Diner’s Jacksonville Beach franchise violated minimum wage and overtime laws. The company was ordered to pay back more than $150,000 in wages to 59 employees.
However,… Read more
Patients who used Invega and were diagnosed with gynecomastia may be entitled to financial compensation. Lawsuits have been filed against the maker of Invega (generic: paliperidone) linking the antipsychotic to the abnormal growth of breast tissue in young males, as well as… Read more
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may experience significant property damage. Fortunately, auto collision repair shops provide services to get your vehicle running properly.
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence on the roads, and they can result in significant damage, injury, and even death. If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. A motor vehicle… Read more
If you have been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), securing medical treatment is critical, especially since the symptoms of TED can be devastating for patients.
Car accident law firms are not the same. Some fight to win any settlement, while others, specifically Morgan and Morgan, fight for the settlement you or a loved one needs and deserves.
The numbers behind car accident cases in the United States are shocking, to say the least. One … Read more
You’re here because you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident. We understand your pain, and that comes from more than 35 years of experience handling such cases. We know that all traffic accidents are complex, but the level of complexity is… Read more
Life can take a dramatic turn after a motorcycle accident. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need a long time away from work to recover. At the same time, you’ll be dealing with immense pain and suffering and emotional distress. … Read more
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