Month: June 2014

Cox v. Wal-Mart – Dangerous Condition Forms Basis for Premises Liability Claim

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http://www.floridaaccidentattorneyblog.com/2014/06/cox-v-wal... Cox v. Wal-Mart - Dangerous Condition Forms Basis for Premises Liability Claim  There is much dispute about the facts in the case of Cox, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., reviewed recently by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Central to this case is whether the door located at the store’s entrance was inherently dangerous, and if so, to what extent... [...]

FCC stakes out Florida driver, seeks to fine him $48K for allegedly using cellphone jammer

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http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/FCC_stakes_out_Florid... FCC stakes out Florida driver, seeks to fine him $48K for allegedly using cellphone jammer It is illegal in a number of jurisdictions to use a cellphone while driving, at least if it's not hands-free device. But it's also illegal, based on similar safety concerns, for a driver to try to prevent fellow motorists from using cellphones by jamming their signals, the Tampa... [...]

New Report Finds that Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida are Too Frequent

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http://www.floridainjurylawyerblog.com/2014/06/new_report_fi... New Report Finds that Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida are Too Frequent According to a recent report published by the National Complete Streets Coalition and Smart Growth America, Florida leads the nation when it comes to the most dangerous areas for pedestrians. In fact, according to the report, the top four most dangerous regions in the country are all located in the... [...]

Woman is convicted of causing 2 deaths by stopping for ducklings on highway, faces maximum of life

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http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/woman_is_convicted_of... Woman is convicted of causing 2 deaths by stopping for ducklings on highway, faces maximum of life A jury in Montreal convicted a Canadian woman on Friday of causing two deaths when she stopped her car in a highway traffic lane in 2010 to rescue a family of half a dozen ducklings. Although Emma Czornobaj, 25, lacked criminal intent, she nonetheless faces a maximum life... [...]

Strout v. Cent. Me. Med. Ctr. – Apology Statutes Exclude Admissions of Guilt

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http://www.floridaaccidentattorneyblog.com/2014/06/strout-v-... Strout v. Cent. Me. Med. Ctr. - Apology Statutes Exclude Admissions of Guilt The American Medical Association Code of Ethics requires that when a patient suffers significant medical complications resulting from physician error, the doctor is ethically required to tell the patient all the facts necessary to understand what happened. Those guidelines further state that concern... [...]