Drownings in Man-Made Lakes in Florida
Florida is known for its many man-made lakes, including Lake Osceola, Laguna Solé, and Rodman Reservoir. Unfortunately, these artificial bodies of water, created for various purposes such as residential developments, recreational activities, and water management, can pose significant dangers to individuals who use or live near them. If you’ve lost a loved one to a…
Read MoreNorris Cut Inlet Boat Accidents
Norris Cut is a waterway located in Florida, acting as a natural passage between Fisher Island and Virginia Key. Located just south of the main channel that leads into the Port of Miami, Norris Cut has a rich history and plays an important role in the area’s infrastructure. Geologically, Norris Cut is a relatively young…
Read MoreBaker’s Haulover Inlet Boat Accidents
Baker’s Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and sits between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. The inlet is known for its strong currents and can be challenging to navigate, especially during high tide or rough weather conditions. It’s a popular…
Read MoreHaulover Inlet Boat Accidents
Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and separates the barrier island of Bal Harbour from the mainland. The inlet is renowned for its strong currents and is a favorite spot for many for boating, fishing, and water sports. It’s also known…
Read MoreGovernment Cut Inlet Boat Accidents
Government Cut inlet in Miami is an important maritime artery, serving as the primary access point to the bustling Port of Miami. Carved through the barrier islands of Miami Beach, this man-made channel connects the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the waters of Biscayne Bay. Its strategic location not only facilitates the smooth…
Read MoreMedical Alert Device Wrongful Death Claim: Can a Medical Device’s Failure Be Wrongful Death?
Medscope America Corp. and Avantguard Monitoring Centers LLC settled a lawsuit brought by a man in Georgia who believes his mother’s distress call on such a device was handled in a negligent manner. She did not get the medical care she needed, and that led to her death. In this case, Loretta Lewis used the…
Read MoreFlorida Court Orders State Farm to Face Bad Faith Claim
A recent case in Florida is back after an appeals court ruled State Farm must face claims of bad faith after rejecting an offer to settle a car crash lawsuit that ultimately led to a $3 million verdict. The appeals court believed that State Farm could still have acted in bad faith in the way…
Read MoreNEWS: Norwegian Cruise Lines Employee Arrested for Alleged Stabbing Spree
Ntando Sogoni, 35, of South Africa, was arrested on May 7 in Juneau, Alaska after allegedly stabbing three individuals with a pair of medical scissors the day before. According to reports, personnel aboard the Norwegian Encore saw Sogoni trying to deploy a lifeboat and took him to the medical center for evaluation. At that point,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Boater Who Fatally Struck Teen Has Been Identified
NBC reports that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the hit-and-run boater who fatally struck a 15-year-old girl in Biscayne Bay this past weekend. Carlos Guillermo Alonso of Coral Gables was, apparently, the only person on the vessel at the time. Per NBC News, the Commission’s “one-page report lists Alonso as the…
Read MoreLyft Can Be Sued for Failing to Protect a Child from Sexual Abuse
A federal court has said that Lyft can be held liable for the sexual abuse of a teenage girl. Per Law360, “The suit… claims that on Jan. 3, 2022, co-defendant Christopher Harvey called a Lyft driver to pick up Doe, then 14, and drive her to New York, where she was sexually abused. The suit…
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