Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Sea recently added a new attraction – The Sky Pad. The Sky Pad is advertised as an “out-of-this-world bungee trampoline experience.” Unfortunately, the Sky Pad has had its share of problems. Most recently, a 26-year-old man suffered severe injuries when his bungee snapped, causing him to fall 20 feet to…
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Woman Killed After Crashing into Miami-Dade Transit Bus
A 36-year-old woman was recently killed when she lost control over her car and veered into the path of a Miami-Dade transit bus. According to reports, the woman was attempting to pass the car in front of her on Card Sound Road, a two-lane highway connecting Miami with the Florida Keys. She lost control and…
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Miami Car Accident Injures One Girl, Kills Another
A family is grieving after a fatal car accident on southbound i-95 in Miami. A two-year-old girl was killed and her five-year-old sister suffered catastrophic injuries. Neither of the girls was in a car seat at the time of the crash. In fact, there were no car seats in the car, at all. Car Seats…
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Understanding the Mirena Crash
Rather than have to remember to take a pill every day, many women prefer an intrauterine device (“IUD”). The Mirena IUD is the most prescribed birth control device in the world, used by an estimated 2 million women worldwide. Many of these women, however, have realized that the Mirena IUD has many nasty side effects.…
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Is Driving Barefoot Legal in Miami?
Miami, FL has some of the best beaches in the nation. When the sun finally goes down and you’re ready to call it a day, you may wonder if it’s okay to drive home barefoot. You’ve heard that it’s illegal to drive if you’re not wearing shoes, but you’re confident that wearing flip flops is…
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Florida, Miami Rank Among the Most Dangerous Places in the Country for Pedestrians
A pedestrian was recently hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Miami intersection. According to reports, the pedestrian was hospitalized with minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. Police are still searching for the driver responsible for the injury-causing accident. Florida is the Most Dangerous Place in the Country…
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Miami Bans Glyphosate As Roundup Lawsuits Heat Up
There’s been an ongoing debate about whether or not glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, causes cancer. Studies have shown that the risk of developing cancer, specifically non-Hodgkins lymphoma, increases after exposure to glyphosate. Monsanto, the company responsible for Roundup, denies these claims. However, the rate of cancer has increased in and around areas where…
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Miami DJ Won’t Face Criminal Charges For Role in Fatal Crash, But Could Be Sued By Accident Victims
In March 2017, Hugo Milochevitch, a Miami-area DJ, crashed his car in downtown Miami. According to reports, he ran flashing red lights at an intersection and collided with a truck that had the right of way. The truck flipped and landed on top of the DJ’s BMW, trapping all of the passengers inside. Four people…
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Florida Woman Seeks Compensation For Injuries Caused by Defective IVC Filter
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit after suffering injuries because of an allegedly defective IVC filter device. According to reports, the woman received a Bard Denali IVC filter implant in January of 2015. She then began to suffer from severe injuries that are associated with IVC device failure. In her lawsuit, she accuses C.R.…
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How Does the Statute of Limitations Affect My Personal Injury Case?
You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve been injured in a Miami accident. However, your right to file a lawsuit won’t last forever. In fact, you could be barred from getting the money you deserve if you wait too long to file your claim. Why? Like other states, Florida imposes a strict statute of…
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