Has a “Blackout Challenge” Ever Led to an Injury Lawsuit in Florida?


If you have a child, there’s a good chance that your child is on a social media site, and that means there’s a chance that your child is being exposed to something he or she shouldn’t be exposed to. If your child hurts him or herself after seeing something on a website or social…

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What Can You Do To Help Your Own Injury Case in Florida?


When you have a lawyer in your injury case, you may think about the ways that your attorney will help you win or settle your case favorably. That’s natural—after all, your attorney is the legal professional. But what about you—are there things that you can do to help your personal injury attorney? There actually…

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Which Baby Stroller Manufacturer Recalled 14,000 Baby Jogging Strollers?


A major manufacturer of baby strollers just recalled 14,000 baby jogging strollers due to a design which could lead to the severing of a child’s finger. According to the company’s website, this all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers has a dangerous disc brake design, which has already led to one child’s severing their finger. The company’s…

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How Do Pre-Existing Injuries Affect Your Personal Injury Case in Florida?


Picture this—you’re in an accident and it’s clearly the Defendant’s fault. In fact, it doesn’t even seem like they (the defendant and his or her representation) are challenging the fact that the defendant did something wrong. However, they seem to have an interest in your prior medical history-—even injuries that happened years ago. They…

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Can Someone Be Sued For Failing to Prevent a Suicide in Florida?


Suicide is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. Sometimes, suicide hotlines are unable prevent it, whether it be due to a lack of resources, adequate or competent staffing, or even the fact that a victim did not reach out to a suicide hotline in the moments leading up…

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Why Are Bed Sores Called the Hidden Nursing Home Killer in Florida?


When our loved ones are in nursing homes and seem to be resting peacefully, our initial thought may be contentment. Sleeping or resting soundly in a comfortable bed may seem like a hidden endeavor. That’s why a lot of people are surprised to learn that one of the deadliest risks of a nursing home…

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Should Lawsuit Funding Companies Be Avoided in Florida?


Often, a personal injury case takes time before it settles, or before it goes to trial. Not every case takes a long time, but certainly, when you are an injury victim, and you are out of work and bills are mounting—especially medical bills—even a short period of time can seem like a very long…

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What Is a Legal Presumption and Why Does It Matter in Florida?


When you are filing a personal injury case, you have to prove your case. The Defendant-the party you’re suing-doesn’t have to prove anything. If you don’t prove what you need to prove, you lose your case. What you need to prove depends on what kind of case you’re filing, but as a general rule,…

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Why is Internal Bleeding so Dangerous?


True or false: Your body is full of blood—it is everywhere, filling every cavity of your body. Actually that is false. That misconception is at the heart of what makes internal bleeding so dangerous. Almost any kind of trauma to the body–including blunt force–can cause bleeding internally. Your organ doesn’t have to stop working…

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Why is Estate Planning Important in Florida?


Loune-Djenia Askew is a member of Rosen Injury Law’s referral network and we wanted to take the time to highlight her firm and practice areas. Loune-Djenia practices in the areas of business law, real estate law, estate planning such as wills and trusts, immigration and civil litigation. Her firm, Askew & Associates, is located…

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