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Most Drivers Don't Think Distracted Driving is Dangerous, But These Accidents Are on the Rise in South Florida
Hollander Law Firm Accident Injury Lawyers
Most drivers assume that they can multitask when they drive a motor vehicle. They do not believe that distracted driving is dangerous. Sadly, their assumptions about distracted driving could result in fatal crashes or traumatic injuries.
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Genuine Leadership
Justin Smulison
Adam Malone's success leading Malone Law was matched by his contributions to Georgia's COVID-19 Judicial Task Force, which shaped how the state approached legal proceedings during the most disruptive time in modern U.S. history.
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United They Stand
Justin Smulison
Teamwork and commitment are the core values of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, which fueled successes in and out of the courtroom in 2020
Unmasking Medical Mistakes
David Carter
Use of electronic medical records has exploded in recent years. Their adoption has brought forth an unintended consequence: the ability for unscrupulous caregivers to alter the facts of a case. Forensic experts are helping lawyers fight back.
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Six Reasons Why Distracted Driving is on the Rise in Florida
Roman & Gaynor
Distracted driving continues to be one of the most underreported causes of car accidents in Florida. The number of distracted driving accidents continues to increase in Clearwater and throughout Florida.
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Ensuring Legacies
Justin Smulison
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder’s litigation against a world-renowned higher education institution is expected to set a precedent impacting civil rights, copyright and social justice. Along with the types of cases the firm typically handles, they are willing to take on unusual and untested legal issues – an honor to the legacies of its longtime leaders.
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High Risks, High Rewards
Justin Smulison
Daryl. L. Zaslow, Woodbridge, New Jersey's "Lawyer of the Year" for Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs, discusses why he embraces high-profile injury cases.
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Overcoming Obstacles
Sean Stonefield
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy is on track for its most successful year.
The Virtual Courtroom
Andrew E. Curto and Danielle E. Tricolla
Why some of the industry changes the pandemic has wrought—the advent of remote courthouse appearances chief among them—deserve to outlast the return to normal life.
Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?
Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Paulo Flores, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Robert S. Peckar
Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.
Jury Study Sounds Alarm for Insurance Industry
Christopher W. Martin
Without Congressional action, the years ahead will see a tsunami of suits filed against the insurance industry for COVID-19-related claims. Our intensive surveys shed some disturbing light on potential jurors’ attitudes and perspectives.
How I Adapt to Working From Home
Alexandria Hurst
With the pandemic still ongoing with no end in sight, one lawyer writes about how she stays sane working from home.
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Media Tips in a High-Profile Case
Gregory G. Rizio
How an Attorney Can Successfully Work With the Press
The Legal Fallout for NBC and Matt Lauer
Janet G. Abaray
The Liabilities After the Accusations From “Catch and Kill.”
E-Scooters: Spontaneous Fun or Serious Danger?
Linda J. Chalat
Reports of serious injury raise questions over the legality of electric scooters—even as ridership grows.
What’s Old Is New: Vaping and Big Tobacco
Bryan O. Blevins, Jr.
A Potential Danger Worse Than Cigarettes
The Hidden and Explosive Danger of Electronic Cigarettes
Steven Weston
While the FDA's authority has been extended to cover E-Cigarettes, no regulations have been put in place to govern the development and sale of e-cigarette batteries. This has made exploding E-Cigs a serious health threat on par with respiratory complications.
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Why It's a Bad Idea to Admit Fault After an Accident in Georgia
Stephen Hasner
Car accidents are complicated. Here's why you should avoid admitting fault.
The "Roundup" on Roundup
Roy D. Oppenheim
In an effort to save face and money, Monsanto, a biochemical subsidiary of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, is seeking to make a global settlement of $8 million to repay the public for their blatant manipulation of scientific research—which hid the fact that their product is cancerous.
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Wearing a Hard Hat Significantly Reduces Risk of Injury, Death on NYC Construction Sites
Michele Mirman
Oklahoma Finds Tort-Reform Statute Unconstitutional
T. Luke Abel
The Beason family had a strong case, and the jury responded by awarding them a sizable payout. But, the court invoked a tort-reform statute that capped the family's winnings, much to the surprise of the jury.
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