We pay our respects to a 24 year old actor and legend who was tragically killed in a car-truck accident on September 30 1955. Dean was headed to Paso Robles. Donald Turnupseed, driving a Ford pickup truck, tried to make a left turn off Highway 41. The promising future of James Dean makes his death particulaly tragic, but all of us have a future we should not risk on the assumption that the...
Five short paragraphs posted at incuspace.com are packed with excellet safety tips for avoiding auto accidents. Sample tips: "Speed is a major factor in many accidents. Driving too fast for condition of the road, weather, vehicle or driver increases your chances of having an accident. Reduce speed during adverse weather conditions.....Five short paragraphs posted at incuspace.com are packed with...
AstraZeneca is reporting TOPROL-XL medication errors according to NewsInferno.com. TOPROL-XL, a beta blocker taken for the treatment of conditions such as hypertension and angina pectoris, is being confused in pharmacies and doctor offices with Topamax, indicated for the treatment of epilepsy and migraine prophylaxis. AstraZeneca is reporting TOPROL-XL medication errors according to...
An SUV passenger tells the driver the roadway to the rear is clear. When the driver backs he hits a motorcycle and injures a passenger on it. A Florida appeals court has just ruled that it is possible that the SUV passenger could be held liable for the injuries to the motorcycle passenger but certifies the matter to the Florida Supreme Court.The driver of the SUV wants to back up, but cannot...
The Florida Masochist has just awarded the knucklehead of the day award to the Florida Department of Transportation or DOT. for the design of woefully inadequate interchange in the Jacknsoville Florida area that cost taxpayers 107 million. The Florida Masochist has just awarded the knucklehead of the day award to the Florida Department of Transportation or DOT. "They get today's award for their...
Would you feel comfortable if a juror hearing your medical malpractice case was the personal banker for the doctor defendant? My client and I didn't.Would you feel comfortable if a juror hearing your medical malpractice case were the personal banker for the doctor defendant? My client and I didn't.I worry that too many obvious prejudices are permitted to lurk in the back of the minds of many...
A new Florida law allows the use of deally force in self-defense. An intrernational campaign aimed at travelers to Florida is about to be launched. Can this be a good thing? A new Florida law allows the use of deally force in self-defense. An intrernational campaign to warn travelers to Florida is about to be launched. Can this be a good thing?A Florida newspaper reports gun-control advocates...
WebMD is reporting that the FDA, based on a new study of Paxil, now warns that the antidepressant may be associated with birth defects. The warning is directly particularly at for women taking Paxil in the first trimester.WebMD is reporting that the FDA, based on a new study of Paxil, now warns that the antidepressant may be associated with birth defects. The warning is directed particularly at...
I do not like "Lawsuit Funding." I understand its appeal, I do not like what I have seen. Best advice is to seek money or loans from all other sources before considering the Lawsuit Funding industry. Let me get this off my chest. I do not like "Lawsuit Funding."I understand the appeal of the offer of money now instead of down the road when a settlement or verdict occurs. I understand the...
Witnesses say the security staff and police at Raymond James Stadium used unnecessary roughness when fans rushed the field after a USF Bulls victory. There is the history of some post-game celebrations that require the effort to keep fans from the playing field. But, excessive force by police in crowd control or making an arrest can itslf be a problem and cause injuries."Fans want call of...
