Insights: Results

Tackling the Dangers Student-Athletes Face

by Justin Smulison

Steve Yerrid discusses how his trailblazing advocacy for student-athlete safety helped create new protocols that have prevented injuries and saved lives.

Settlement Exposes Risk of Surgical Centers

by Justin Smulison

Josh Koskoff hopes his firm's latest wrongful death settlement will encourage surgical centers to put systems in place that protect patients’ safety.

OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent

by John F. Martin

Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.

USA v. Moss Limits Regulatory Jurisdiction on the OCS

by Grady S. Hurley

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has primary regulatory jurisdiction over OCS oil and gas operations. Following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2011, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created to issue leases and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) established to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve national resources.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Tampa

by Best Lawyers

The 2021 Tampa edition showcases more than 1,000 top-ranked lawyers and features interviews on criminal defense, student-athlete safety and voting rights.

Protecting and Fighting for Florida’s Future

by Justin Smulison

Trial lawyer and Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times, Steve Yerrid discusses how his courtroom results have improved safety and life in Florida.

Structurally Unsound

by Daniel P. O'Toole

Too often, developers and contractors put profits above the people who work for them. Construction site safety is nonnegotiable. Here’s how to make that aspiration a reality.

Fighting Goliath—And Winning

by Johanna Marmon

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath holds corporate America’s and the insurance industry’s feet to the fire in its quest for justice and consumer safety.

Boston’s Top Legal Team in the Fight to Prevent Medical Errors

by Justin Smulison

Studies show an alarming increase in avoidable medical errors in hospitals. Lubin & Meyer founder and patient safety advocate, Andrew C. Meyer, Jr. is not surprised.

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

Will Recent Boeing Settlements Create Tailwinds In Corporate Law?

by Justin Smulison

Prominent litigation against Boeing is setting a precedent of accountability, professionalism and commitment among company boards as well as ushering ESG further into the courtroom to help monitor and prevent safety issues.

Dangerously Flawed Vehicle Designs

by Marc G. Brecher

When the harm is significant enough to raise major safety concerns, a recall may be issued, but that only goes so far. Many recalled items are never returned or repaired, leaving latent hazards everywhere.

Blind Justice

by Adam J. Langino

Seemingly innocuous window treatments—blinds, shades and the like—are an underappreciated home hazard, particularly for those with small children. Here’s how to maximize safety, and what to do if you or a loved one gets injured.

Solving Texas Trucking and Transportation Troubles

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Daniel J.T. Sciano is one of Texas’ top authorities on trucking safety and litigation, having secured countless verdicts and settlements for victims of company vehicle accidents in his 43-year career.

Hell on Three Wheels

by Rachel A. Shrewsbury

Product safety can seem like an abstraction, but when I was a child faulty vehicle design proved all too real—and almost deadly. Three cheers for the consumer advocates who work tirelessly to keep defenseless kids from irreparable harm.

Anna Inventing: The Importance of Diversity in Innovation

by Emily C. Peyser

A patent from 1887 by female inventor Anna Connelly not only revolutionized fire safety, but highlighted the need for diversity in innovation. Our world is facing big problems that need diverse voices at the table to find solutions that work for everyone. Building diverse teams and encouraging diversity in innovation is a beneficial step forward in resolving our collective challenges.