Florida Catastrophic Injury Blog
Stay safe on your vacation cruise
While most travelers enjoy safe, comfortable cruise travel, others become ill or seriously injured while on board the ship. These incidents often involve falls, swimming pool accidents, injuries associated with amusement parks, fire, drowning, food poisoning or an...
Brain damage following a cruise ship accident
Our law office provides a lot of information on traumatic brain injuries and we also cover various issues related to cruise ship accidents. Sadly, these two areas sometimes connect and many people sustain brain trauma during a mishap on cruise ships. Cruise ship...
Military troops suffer traumatic brain injuries
The spectrum of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) spans from mild in severity at one end of the range to severe disability or even death at the other. Causes of TBI can be widespread as they include such a variety of things like car accidents, falls, sports injuries and...
Can you sue a pharmacy for giving you the wrong dosage?
Pharmacists are busy, and when they have a lot of prescriptions to fill in a short amount of time, it is easy for them to get careless and make a critical mistake. According to US News, this mistake could cost you your health. If a pharmacy gave you the wrong dosage...
Was your brain injury caused by anesthesia error?
Before you undergo surgery, you have a lot on your mind. You may worry about how the surgery will impact your body or how long it will take you to recover. One thing that you may not think about is the risk of going under anesthesia. According to Anesthesia Patient...
Slip-and-fall injuries: When are Florida businesses liable?
When it comes to slip-and-fall injuries, even a relatively minor accident may have devastating consequences. In addition to the potential for broken bones and head trauma, a recent study by the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine found that slipping or tripping at ground...
Cruise ship company faces lawsuit after toddler’s death
Nearly six months ago, an 18-month-old girl fell out of her grandfather's arms and out of a cruise ship window. The 150-foot fall resulted in her death. The toddler's family has now filed a lawsuit with a Florida court claiming that the cruise line is responsible for...
The different types of skull fractures
A broken bone is always a serious concern that should receive medical attention as soon as possible. However, a fracture of the skull can be catastrophic because, in addition to the broken bone, there is also the potential for damage to the brain. Several types of...
What do I need to know about child deaths aboard cruise ships?
Florida is one of the most popular locations for boarding cruise ships. The cruise liners that dock here typically follow routes to the Caribbean and Central America. While most families vacation aboard cruise ships without incident, there are others who leave with...
4 facts about potential cruise ship injuries
If you are planning a cruise ship vacation this year, you have a lot to look forward to. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or spend summer with the kids in the Caribbean, there are many adventures awaiting you at Florida ports. Unfortunately, many people let...
