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• Chalk's Plane Crash Investigation Begins

  Staff Writer | December 20, 2005 9:34 AM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  Of the 20 people aboard Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101, which went down in a firey crash off South Beach Monday, at least 19 were killed. That's how many bodies had been found by 5:30 Monday afternoon. Officials say that they cannot confirm all 20 passengers were killed until they recover all 20 bodies. The NTSB investigators expected to raise the plane's remains early Today.''We want to...

• Plane Crashes Off Miami Beach Today

  Staff Writer | December 19, 2005 4:42 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  A Chalk's Ocean Airways sea plane crashed within site of Miami Beach this afternoon, killing at least 14 of its 20 passengers as reported by the Miami Herald. At least 14 of the victim's bodies had been recovered by 4:45 today. There are currently no reports of survivors of the crash and the cause of the accident is unclear at the moment. Witnesses reported seeing the seaplane smoking before it...

• Make Your Case to Win Your Highway Safety Lawsuit

  Staff Writer | December 19, 2005 4:07 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  In analyzing Motor Vehicle accidents, trial counsel may overlook the highway defects and ambient highway design and safety considerations. The following tips have proven effective:1. Never assume "it is only driver error" on behalf of the plaintiff/defendant or other operators. 2. Immediate investigation of the "non-obvious" contributing factors to the accident, including road work and...

• Deadly Wreck Caused by Debris Falling From Truck

  Staff Writer | December 16, 2005 6:01 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  Jennifer Green, 49, was killed Wednesday when debris fell from an overturned tractor trailer and landed on her car. The truck had overturned on the overpass ramp and dumped some of its load (constuction debris and tree roots) on the highway below, smashing into Jennifer Green's minivan. The poorly designed ramp and drivers' excessive speeds have created a serious problem here, according to FDOT...

• Family Files Cruise Ship Lawsuit

  Staff Writer | December 14, 2005 5:39 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  In what is believed to be the third lawsuit involving disappearances aboard cruise liners filed in the last two months, the family of a Royal Caribbean cabin steward has filed a $10 million lawsuit agains the company claiming they did not extend enough effort in attemps to find their son. Symon Dias is believed to have gone overboard on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas somewhere between...

• Miami Police Cruiser Hits and Kills Pedestrian

  Staff Writer | December 09, 2005 9:33 AM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  In an unfortunate auto accident last night, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a Miami police officer driving his police car through Homestead, resulting in the closing of the intersection for several hours pending an investigation of the scene. The accident occurred at the intersection of NE 16th Ave. and 8th Street around 11:00 p.m. The Miami Herald is reporting this morning that friends of...

• Accidents - Leading Cause of Death and Injuries

  Staff Writer | November 30, 2005 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  Automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian, accidents are some of the leading causes of death and injuries in the United States. Accidents that lead to injury or death caused by others may be compensable and early investigation and prompt preservation of evidence is critical. Whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you should seek medical attention immediately and this should be...

• Pedestrian Accident Kills Father, Son

  Staff Writer | November 15, 2005 3:22 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  Another tragic accident as a result of negligence:A father and his 5-year-old son were struck and killed by a passing car Sunday evening as they attempted to cross Southwest 211th Street directly south of Southland Mall, police said. They were headed north across the 11000 block of 211th Street toward the mall just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday, when a two-door 2001 Hyundai, driven by Homestead...

• Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch

  Staff Writer | November 11, 2005 10:03 AM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  FDA is warning users of the popular Ortho Evra birth control patch that they are being exposed to more hormones, and are therefore at a higher risk of blood clots and other serious side effects. Consumer groups and some obstetricians are recommending patients stop using the patch and get new forms of birth control. Attorneys have already fimed many Ortho Evra lawsuit, and those same lawyers say...

• What is Medical Malpractice ?

  Staff Writer | November 07, 2005 3:40 PM | 0 CommentsMiami, FL

  Medical malpractice concerns negligence or errors made by health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, hospital or nursing home personnel, or other care providers. A person who is injured by medical malpractice generally must prove four things:DUTY: An injured consumer must prove that the caregiver owed a duty to provide reasonable care. For example, a doctor who treats you owes...