Florida is one of the states where the misuse of opioid drugs has reached epidemic levels. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 70% of all overdose deaths in Florida involved opioids as of 2018. Between 2015 and 2018, there has been a...
Month: January 2021
Can I sue a trampoline park after a catastrophic injury?
With the proliferation of trampoline parks in Florida and around the nation, it comes as no surprise that injuries are common. These can be very dangerous places for adults and children alike, especially when the injury is as catastrophic as a broken back or injury...
How do airbags cause injury?
Car manufacturers design front and side air bags to protect drivers and passengers, and their efficacy is continually improving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimates that airbags have saved 50,457 lives between 1987 and 2017. The benefit of...
Measuring the accuracy of roadside breath tests
In Florida and throughout the country, law enforcement officers often use roadside breath tests to measure drivers’ blood alcohol content levels. Drivers who have a BAC level of 0.08 or higher may be charged with a DUI. Yet, studies show that breath test device...