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NEGLIGENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC BUS PASSENGERS

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 4:57 am

PRIETO v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

The following is a description of a personal injury case we have filed. This is a case involving a personal injury by public transportation in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

On the date of the accident, Miami-Dade County, Florida, owned and operated a motor vehicle, a public bus, at or near Southwest 72 Street and Southwest 147 Avenue. Miami-Dade County, Florida, also employed the operator of that bus, and the operator of that bus at the time of the accident was acting within the course and scope of his or her employment.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, negligently operated and/or maintained the public bus so that it collided with a vehicle causing the occupants of the bus, including our clients, Mr. and Mrs. Prieto, to be thrown down and to collide with structures in the bus thus causing our clients to suffer severe injuries, including permanent neck and back pain.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an injury on a cruise ship: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident or incident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; if we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. This all happens on cruise ships and we have handled these types of claims for 29 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in the cruise line capital of the world, Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the cruise lines and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey has testified before Congress about safety and security onboard cruise ships and claims against cruise lines. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

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GIANT WAVES HIT LOUIS CRUISE LINE SHIP KILLING 2 AND INJURING FOURTEEN

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 5:29 am

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3 huge waves hit the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship owned by the Greece based company Louis Cruise Lines. The waves were approximately 33 feet high and shattered windows at the front part of the ship on Deck 5, an area open to all passengers.

Of the 1,930 people onboard (580 of which were crewmembers), 2 individuals were killed and fourteen were injured. Injuries were caused mainly by flying broken glass. The injured passengers were treated on the ship and then sent to a hospital in Barcelona, Spain as a precaution.

“I thought I would end up in the sea, drowned,” said Anna Lita, who had a black eye and bandages on her head and hand Thursday.

Lita’s husband Carlo, 69, who had been beside her on a sofa, was thrown in the air and ended up with five stitches in the head and a leg injury.

Another Italian, Giovanni Zanoni, said that after the waves blew out the windows of the lounge, the ceiling caved in and pandemonium broke out.

“People were screaming, panicking. They were grabbing life vests,” Zanoni said. He said he saw one huge shard of glass hit a man in the face, killing him. It took a while to find the body because he was under the wreckage of the ceiling, Zanoni said.

Even though the next scheduled cruise has been cancelled, the Louis Majesty will resume cruises starting on March 14, 2010 after some much needed repairs.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an injury on a cruise ship: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident or incident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; if we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. This all happens on cruise ships and we have handled these types of claims for 29 years.

The cruise ship industry has restricted when and where you can place a claim. Those restrictions appear in the fine print of the ticket. The ticket may also have a provision that requires you to file your claim within one year of the time cruise ship accidents occur, and they also require that claims be made in Miami, FL. Because of these limitations, it is important to have representation from an experienced attorney who can ensure you take the necessary steps in case of cruise ship accidents.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in the cruise line capital of the world, Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the cruise lines and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey has testified before Congress about safety and security onboard cruise ships and claims against cruise lines. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/03/03/cruise.ship.wave/index.html

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_mediterranean_cruise_ship_accident

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REPORTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF RECALLED VEHICLES CONTINUES TO CASE NEGITIVE LIGHT ON TOYOTA

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 5:45 am

Even after Toyota announced that is had supposedly found a solution and fix for its recalled vehicles, new reports continue to shine a negative light on Toyota.

An AP (3/4, Krisher, Thomas) report carried by more than 250 newspapers and websites says “at least 15″ complaints have been filed, a development that “raises questions about whether Toyota’s repairs will bring an end to the cases of wild, uncontrolled acceleration or if there may be electronic causes behind the complaints that have dogged the automaker.” NHTSA said it had yet to verify the allegations, but said “it was contacting people who have complained about acceleration problems even after repairs were done under two large recalls.”

Bloomberg News (3/3, Keane) reports Rep. Bruce Braley, vice chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, said in a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the “‘reports are extremely troubling.’ … They ‘reinforce the serious questions raised in congressional hearings about the true cause of the sudden unintended acceleration problems in Toyota vehicles, and about the effectiveness of the recalls’ in ensuring safety.”

Law.com (3/4, Bronstad) reports, “The family of the man whose Aug. 28 death spurred the first recall of Toyota vehicles for unintended acceleration has filed a products liability and negligence lawsuit against the Japanese automaker. Mark Saylor, 45, a California Highway Patrol Officer, was killed along with his wife, their daughter and his wife’s brother after the 2009 Lexus he was driving suddenly accelerated out of control while on Interstate 125 near San Diego, according to the complaint, which was filed on Tuesday in San Diego County Superior Court. The Lexus “reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour before striking another vehicle, breaking through a fence, striking a beam, flying through the air, rolling several times and then bursting into flames, the complaint says.” The Wall Street Journal (3/4, Searcey) says the case could be challenging for Toyota, since it has already drawn considerable media attention and comes as the company’s public image is damaged.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune (3/4) editorializes, “Is a Minnesota man serving an eight-year prison sentence for a deadly accident primarily caused by a car defect? Information now coming to light about sudden acceleration in Toyota Camrys certainly raises that troubling possibility. … While Toyota recalls have been limited to more recent Camry models, the carmaker’s widening problems with sudden acceleration offer up a plausible alternative. … While there are similar complaints about other manufacturers’ cars from the same year,” a New York Times analysis “showed that Toyota had more speed-control complaints involving crashes over the past decade than any other manufacturer.”

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car accident due to a Toyota car or truck malfunction, you should contact a product liability attorney right away.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an accident involving serious injuries or death: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; If we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. We have handled these types of claims for 28 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the railroads, cruise lines, and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey testified before Congress on crime and security onboard cruise ships, and on claims against cruise lines. Hickey is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
American Association for Justice. (March 4, 2010). NHTSA receives complaints about acceleration in repaired Toyotas. AAJ News Brief.

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NEGLIGENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ONBOARD CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OF PASSENGER

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 4:51 am

ZIMMERMAN v. CARNIVAL CORPORATION

The following is a description of a personal injury case we have filed. This is a case involving a personal injury onboard Spirit, a cruise ship owned by Carnival Corporation.

Carnival left an unattended ice cream dispensing machine outside a doorway on the Lido Deck. Thus, passengers, including but not limited to children, had access to the ice cream dispensing machine. These passengers and were running to and from the pool and/or pool area of the Lido Deck carrying ice cream cones back and from the ice cream machine, dropping ice cream on a slick, composite type floor in the area of the machines on flooring which had no matting. Carnival thus allowed melted ice cream to accumulate in an area on the Lido Deck.

On the date of the accident, Mr. Zimmerman was staying on the ship, the Spirit, as a passenger. On or around 1:00 p.m., our client, Mr. Zimmerman, slipped and fell in the puddle of ice cream which Carnival allowed to accumulate on the pool deck outside the vicinity of the pool. Mr. Zimmeman suffered severe injuries including a fracture of his right patella and fracture of the upper end of his fibula.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an injury on a cruise ship: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident or incident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; if we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. This all happens on cruise ships and we have handled these types of claims for 29 years.

The cruise ship industry has restricted when and where you can place a claim. Those restrictions appear in the fine print of the ticket. The ticket may also have a provision that requires you to file your claim within one year of the time cruise ship accidents occur, and they also require that claims be made in Miami, FL. Because of these limitations, it is important to have representation from an experienced attorney who can ensure you take the necessary steps in case of cruise ship accidents.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in the cruise line capital of the world, Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the cruise lines and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey has testified before Congress about safety and security onboard cruise ships and claims against cruise lines. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

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TOYOTA EXTENDS SERVICES FOR CUSTOMERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 4:50 am

Recently, Toyota Motor Sales announced that the additional auto services being offered to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York will now be available for customers throughout the entire United States.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that, working in cooperation with Attorneys General across the country, Toyota will be extending on a nationwide basis the additional services being provided to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York affected by the company’s recent recalls.

These services, which were announced for New York customers on February 24, 2010, are now available to all Toyota and Lexus owners in the U.S. affected by current recalls involving sticking accelerator pedals, floor mat pedal entrapment, anti-lock brake system software updates, and Tacoma front drive shaft inspection.

Services will be provided by Toyota through the dealers at no cost to either the owners of affected vehicles or dealers.

Reimbursement of these expenses is separate from the stipends of $7,500 to $75,000 that the company already has provided to dealers in connection with the recalls.

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car accident due to a Toyota car or truck malfunction, you should contact a product liability attorney right away.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an accident involving serious injuries or death: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; If we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. We have handled these types of claims for 28 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the railroads, cruise lines, and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey testified before Congress on crime and security onboard cruise ships, and on claims against cruise lines. Hickey is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota-extends-additional-services-154418.aspx?link_page_rss=154418&siteid=DMG_rss_201003_RLA_explan_toynew_Toyota+Extends+Additional+Services+to+all+U.S.+Toyota+and+Lexus+Customers+Affected+by+Recent+Recalls

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NEGLIGENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO ROYAL CARIBBEAN CREWMEMBER

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 6:37 am

LAGENIJK v. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE

The following is a description of a personal injury case we have filed. This is a case involving a personal injury onboard the Radiance of the Sea, a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

While working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line onboard the Radiance of the Sea, our client, Ms. Lagenijk, was seriously injured. Prior to Ms. Lagendijk’s accident, maintenance contractors had worked on the floor of the shower of the cabin and during this work the maintenance contractor(s) removed the drain cover of the shower floor and did not return or replace it. This caused Ms. Lagendijk to fall violently after stepping onto drain area of the shower floor that was missing the drain cover.

As a result of the accident, our client, Ms. Lagendijk, required extensive medical care, treatment and surgeries, and will continue to require extensive medical care, treatment and surgeries in the future.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an injury on a cruise ship: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident or incident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; if we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. This all happens on cruise ships and we have handled these types of claims for 29 years.

The cruise ship industry has restricted when and where you can place a claim. Those restrictions appear in the fine print of the ticket. The ticket may also have a provision that requires you to file your claim within one year of the time cruise ship accidents occur, and they also require that claims be made in Miami, FL. Because of these limitations, it is important to have representation from an experienced attorney who can ensure you take the necessary steps in case of cruise ship accidents.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in the cruise line capital of the world, Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the cruise lines and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey has testified before Congress about safety and security onboard cruise ships and claims against cruise lines. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

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TOYOTA RECALL UPDATE

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 5:26 am

Recently, a copy of an internal Toyota presentation was recently obtained by the Free Press. In that same document, it was disclosed that “…Toyota officials boasted that limits on a 2007 recall of floor mats was a $100-million “win” for the company.”

During his testimony before a congressional committee Wednesday, Inaba said he did not recall the July 2009 meeting at which he received the presentation, but that the claim of saving $100 million by limiting the 2007 recall to floor mats was inconsistent with Toyota’s principles.

So far, Toyota has recalled about 8.5 million vehicles, 6 million of those being in the US.

To cope with falling sales following the recalls, Toyota said in late January it would halt production temporarily in San Antonio, Texas, and Georgetown, Kentucky, in March and April.

The Kentucky plant, which makes the Camry, Avalon and Venza vehicles, also plans to take a non-production day on Feb. 26. The Texas plant makes the Tundra pickup truck.

Toyota already halted production of eight models covered by the U.S. recall for five days in early February at four plants in the U.S. and one in Canada.

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car accident due to a Toyota car or truck malfunction, you should contact a product liability attorney right away.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an accident involving serious injuries or death: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; If we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. We have handled these types of claims for 28 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the railroads, cruise lines, and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey testified before Congress on crime and security onboard cruise ships, and on claims against cruise lines. Hickey is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
1. http://www.freep.com/article/20100226/BUSINESS01/2260434/1322/Toyota-exec-told-of-harder-recall-stance
2. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9E3KFOO0.htm

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TOYOTA ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 9:39 am

On Tuesday, February 22, 2010, Toyota announced that it will begin to install a brake override system on many Toyota vehicles, including those that were not originally on the list of recalled vehicles. Toyota hopes that this will give consumers “an additional measure of confidence.”

This braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.

The following year models have been added to the list of vehicles which will receive brake override upgrade: 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2009-2010 Venza and 2008-2010 Sequoia. Toyota previously announced that the system would be installed onto the 2007-2010 Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, and the 2007-2010 Lexus ES 350, 2006-2010 IS 350 and 2006-2010 IS 250 models.

The brake override system is not an integral part of the recall remedy, but is instead being added as an extra measure of confidence for Toyota owners. It will be installed on Tacoma and Venza at the same time as the recall modifications are performed.

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car accident due to a Toyota car or truck malfunction, you should contact a product liability attorney right away.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an accident involving serious injuries or death: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; If we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. We have handled these types of claims for 28 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the railroads, cruise lines, and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey testified before Congress on crime and security onboard cruise ships, and on claims against cruise lines. Hickey is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
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NEGLIGENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ONBOARD ROYAL CARIBBEAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGER

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 1:15 pm

RAY v. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE

The following is a description of a personal injury case we have filed. This is a case involving a personal injury onboard the Viking Serenade, a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line created a dangerous condition on its ship, a large puddle of water or other liquid located inside the Windjammer Café, and allowed the dangerous condition to exist without cleaning and drying it for an unreasonable amount of time such that Royal Caribbean Cruise Line knew or should have known of the existence of the puddle. Royal Caribbean had the time and opportunity to clean and dry the puddle and failed to clean and dry the puddle, thereby causing an accident in which our client, Ms. Ray, slipped and fell and was severely injured.

As of the date of the accident, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line managed and were responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, design, safety, construction, and repair of the premises on which the accident occurred. As such, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line owed a duty to Ms. Ray and others to provide reasonably safe premises and to maintain the subject premises in a reasonably safe condition.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an injury on a cruise ship: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident or incident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; if we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. This all happens on cruise ships and we have handled these types of claims for 29 years.

The cruise ship industry has restricted when and where you can place a claim. Those restrictions appear in the fine print of the ticket. The ticket may also have a provision that requires you to file your claim within one year of the time cruise ship accidents occur, and they also require that claims be made in Miami, FL. Because of these limitations, it is important to have representation from an experienced attorney who can ensure you take the necessary steps in case of cruise ship accidents.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in the cruise line capital of the world, Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the cruise lines and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey has testified before Congress about safety and security onboard cruise ships and claims against cruise lines. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

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TOYOTA RECALL UPDATE FROM NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Posted under: Injuries — Laurel Chernoby @ 9:12 am

On February 16, 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that it was using its authority to make sure that Toyota announced their recall in a timely manner.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced that it is using its statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine if the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner. Federal law requires all auto manufacturers to notify NHTSA within five days of determining that a safety defect exists and promptly conduct a recall.

“Safety recalls are very serious matters and automakers are required to quickly report defects,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

The auto safety agency is requiring Toyota to provide documents showing when and how it learned of the defects affecting approximately 6 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. The probe will examine how the manufacturer learned of these defects, such as through consumer complaints or factory testing. Investigators are also looking into whether Toyota discovered the problems during pre-production or post-production of the affected vehicles.

Officials are checking whether Toyota has covered all affected models in its recent recalls to ensure Toyota did not miss any problems. The agency will obtain information on production data, incidents, complaints, warranty complaints, copies of tests, dates of meetings, timelines, and supplier information.

The three recalls in question involve various Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Two of the recalls are related to the entrapment of gas pedals by floor mats. The first recall was announced on September 26, 2007, and was followed by a subsequent one on October 6, 2009. The October recall was expanded on January 29, 2010, to include additional vehicles. The third recall, involving sticking gas pedals, was announced on January 21, 2010.

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car accident due to a Toyota car or truck malfunction, you should contact a product liability attorney right away.

We are fighting… for the safety and security of you and your family. Making cruise lines, other commercial facilities, and products safer and more secure, one case at a time.

Call us today. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. TOLL FREE: 1.800.215.7117. See our website for information on what to do in the event of an accident involving serious injuries or death: www.hickeylawfirm.com. See also www.cruiseshipassault.com. The bottom line is get medical care immediately, take photos of the area where you were injured, get the names and contact information of witnesses, and report the accident at once. Also, CALL HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., TOLL FREE AT: 1.800.215.7117. Our consultations are always free. We work on a contingency fee basis; If we don’t recover, you don’t pay. Personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assaults, and medical malpractice. We have handled these types of claims for 28 years.

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. is headed up by John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey was born and raised in Miami, Florida. For the first 17 years of his career, Hickey represented the railroads, cruise lines, and insurance companies. Now he represents you, the seriously injured, the family of a loved one who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim of a sexual assault, or the victim of medical malpractice.

Hickey testified before Congress on crime and security onboard cruise ships, and on claims against cruise lines. Hickey is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Hickey has been named by his peers as a “SUPERLAWYER” in the Superlawyer.com publication (the top 5% of all lawyers); as a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004 to present); and as a “Legal Elite” member in Florida Trend Magazine (2006) (top 1.7% of all lawyers). He is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale Hubbell, the international directory of lawyers, a rating achieved by only 5% of all attorneys.

CONTACT US AND SEE OUR RESULTS AT: www.hickeylawfirm.com and CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1.800.215.7117.

Primary Sources:
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