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- Three-Vehicle Crash on I-95 Sends Two to the Hospital
- Three Dead after Crash at Dangerous Tampa Intersection
- Four Cars Crash in Tampa After Driver’s Heart Attack
- Car Accident in Town N’ Country Kills One
- One Person Seriously Injured in Semi-Truck Accident in Tampa
Florida Motorcycle Accidents
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- Tampa Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
- Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Use Caution | Florida Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
- Lakeland Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash
- Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on I-275 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pinellas County
Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
- Another Pedestrian Crosswalk Accident on Gulf Blvd.
- Largo Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident
- One Man Killed in Clearwater Pedestrian Accident
- Treatment for Shoulder Injury Suffered in Pedestrian | Bicycle Collision | Clearwater Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
- Cellphones, Clowns and Unicycles? | Florida Accident and Injury Lawyer
Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- Don’t Fear Attorney Fees in Your Florida Wrongful Death Claim
- Developing Evidence with the Help of an Attorney
- Manufacturer Warns Heart Patients of Faulty Defibrillators
- Child Psychologist Can Be Sued for Death of Child
- The Real Way to Reduce Fatal Traffic Accidents in Florida
Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence
- Wrong Site Surgery Mistakes Still Made With Safety Precautions | Florida Medical Mistake Lawyer
- Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 2 | Tampa Medical Negligence Lawyer
- Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 1 | Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Pinellas County
- Examining Surgical Robots | More Harm than Good? | Florida Medical Negligence Lawyer
- Prescription Drug Mistake Lawsuit Filed by Actor Dennis Quaid | Florida Medical Negligence Attorney
Florida Child Injury
- Toddler Swallows Lithium Button Battery and Dies | Child Injury Lawyer in Clearwater Florida
- Unrestrained Child And Golf Cart a Deadly Mix | Clearwater Florida Child Injury Lawyer
- Top Ten Choking Hazards for Young Children | Tampa Florida Child Injury Lawyer
- Dangerous MRSA Sends Kids to Hospital | Florida Injury Lawyer for Children
- Child Hit by SUV in Clearwater | Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer
Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises
- Common Injuries Resulting From a Slip and Fall Accident
- Proving Fault for a Slip and Fall Accident
- Relief From Painful Compression Fracture Found in Non-Surgical Treatment | Accident and Injury Lawyer in Clearwater Florida
- Experienced Fall Injury Lawyer Needed For Slip and Fall Cases More Than Ever Now
- Port Richey 4 Year-Old Learns Life Saving Lesson at Pre-School
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- What Shape Are Our Doctors In? | Clearwater Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
- Injured Veterans Get Day on the Gulf | Florida Injury Lawyer
- Modest Changes Reduces 49 year-old Man's Heart Attack Risk | Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer
- Boat Wreck | Alcohol or Inexperience? | Florida Boat Wreck Lawyer
- Top Ten List of Florida Counties for Boating Accidents and Injuries
Florida Child Injury Law Blog 
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- 4 out of 5 Child Car Seats Unsafe – August Safety Seat Event!
- CPSC Urges Ban on Drop-Side Cribs
- Scope Original Mouthwash Recalled for Child Safety Reasons
- Is Your Child’s Car Seat Installed Safely?
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- When Must You STOP for a School Bus in Florida?
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- What Are the Time Limits on Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida?
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Florida Child Injury
Toddler Swallows Lithium Button Battery and Dies | Child Injury Lawyer in Clearwater Florida
There are close to 3,500 cases of children swallowing lithium button cell batteries, annually. A 13 month old Ohio toddler died from injuries he suffered when the battery's current attacked the his esophagus and aorta. Studies indicate the battery begins to cause severe damage within just two hours of ingestion.Parents should know the batteries which pose the greatest threat to children are those that begin with the number 20.Unrestrained Child And Golf Cart a Deadly Mix | Clearwater Florida Child Injury Lawyer
15,000 people are seriously injured in golf cart accidents each year in the U.S. The CPSC reports almost half of golf cart injuries involve someone falling out of the cart.40% of all golf cart accidents involve young children. Children are vulnerable to serious head injury and even death as unrestrained passengers on a golf cart.Top Ten Choking Hazards for Young Children | Tampa Florida Child Injury Lawyer
Protect your child from serious injury and death by knowing the top ten foods that children have the highest risk of choking on. If a child is choking and is unable to cough out the food or obstruction,know the safety precautions to take.Dangerous MRSA Sends Kids to Hospital | Florida Injury Lawyer for Children
An increasing number of children are being sent to hospitals with a dangerous drug resistant staph infection, MRSA. The disease, according to a 10 year study, reports the childhood disease is being acquired in the community, rather than hospital acquired.Child Hit by SUV in Clearwater | Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer
In a child injury accident, 2 Year old Gabriel Johnson was struck on the corner of Cleveland Street in Clearwater by an SUV.Rights of Injured at Stake with Proposed Florida Laws | Florida Child Injury Lawyer
Bills before Florida lawmakers concerning child liability waivers would take businesses "off the hook" regardless of how badly a child is injured or how negligent the business is and take away the motivation for the business owner to run their business as safely as possible. The bills are designed to be good for business but are not designed to protect the rights of the injured child.Will Dangerous Dog Breeds Be Banned From Florida Counties? | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
A Florida child bitten by a pit bull in a vicious attack, who suffered serious injuries was the driving force behind an ordinance passed in 1989, banning dog owners in Miami-Dade from owning the dangerous breed. Florida lawmakers will weigh in on legislation, this week, which will allow local governments to decide if certain dangerous dog breeds should be banned.Toddler Drowns in Pool Dangers of Pet Entry Door | Florida Child Injury Lawyer
An 18 month old toddler drowned in a pool after finding his way outside through a pet entry door. Jayden Roldan was staying in the home of his babysitter in Seminole at the time of the accident. Potential danger of pet entry doors to toddlers revealed.Children Hit by Car Near Gulf Trace Elementary | Child Injury Lawyer Holiday FL
Two Children were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk near Gulf Trace Elementary School in Holiday.3 Year- Old Mauled By Dog | Ocala Dog Bite Lawyer
Ocala: A 3-year-old girl who was attacked by a bulldog outside her Ocala-area home has died.10 Month Old Girl Attacked By Family Dog | Holiday Dog Bite Lawyer
In Holiday: A 10-month-old girl was attacked by her family's dog at their home. The child suffered serious injuries due to the dog bites.Tampa Mom Leads Effort For Child Playground Safety | Tampa Child Injury Lawyer
The sign posted at the entrance of Ballast Point Park warns parents that a fall to a hard surface from the playground equipment could cause death. The drop is 10 feet. Parents say they have seen some kids fall from the equipment. Katie Guice, concerned about her child's safety at the park, led an effort to raise money for safer playground gear, intended for smaller children.9 Year old in Good Condition After SUV Accident | Tampa Car Accident Lawyer
In Tampa the 9-year-old boy who was injured when an SUV slammed into a home early Sunday after running through a stop sign is now listed in good condition at St. Joseph's Hospital.Florida Child Injury Law Blog | Child Injury and Safety Information
Florida Child Injury Lawyer Jim Dodson talks about his new Florida Child Injury Law Blog to help inform parents about child safety information, product recalls, and other important news related to child injury in Florida.Florida Child Injury Prevention Fair This Weekend | Florida Child Injury Lawyer
Car accidents are the leading cause of child injury and death, in the U.S. yearly. -But children are also seriously hurt in fall accidents, childhood burn accidents, as well as car crashes. The Emergency and Trauma Services wing at Lee Memorial in partnership with The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida are hosting a child injury prevention fair this weekend. The purpose of the event is to provide fun, interactive activities and information to educate families on ways to prevent childhood accidents and injury.How to Monitor Teens' Texting, Emailing , Cell Phone, Driving Habits | Florida Child Injury lawyer
A new software program, called the Protector, is available through Taser International which allows parents to monitor their teen's cell phone, texting, emailing, video and driving habits. Florida Child Injury lawyer Jim Dodson provides a link to contact information to protect your child from potential dangers, on his child injury law blog site.Dog That Killed Pasco County Toddler Euthanized | Pasco County Child Injury Lawyer
A rottweiller mix dog that tragically attacked and killed a 20-month-old toddler, Dallas Walters, over the weekend at a family member's house was quickly euthanized. The dog was turned over to the Pasco County Animal Services.Pasco County Toddler Killed in Dog Attack | New Port Richey Dog Attack Lawyer
A twenty month old toddler, Dallas Walters, was tragically killed Saturday evening when he was mauled by a rottweiler at a family birthday party in New Port Richey in Pasco County.Dangerous Children's Toys | Florida Child Injury Lawyer | St. Petersburg
A seminar at All children's Hospital in St. Petersburg by the Florida Public Interest Research Group provided information on several common toy hazards for children: choking hazards, toxic chemicals, and toys that are excessively loud and may cause hearing loss. The agency has a new website parents may visit to check the safety of toys.Protect Your Children | Fire Safety 101 | Pinellas County Child Injury Lawyer
Child Injury lawyer JIm Dodson offers an article containing fire safety information to protect children and families from unintentional injuries from home fires.Do You Have Smoke Detectors in Your Home? Child Dies in House Fire | Child Injury Lawyer
A six year old boy, Bryce Atkeson tragically died from injuries he suffered in a house fire in Port Richey. Child Injury lawyer Jim Dodson reminds the public to install smoke detectors in homes and if they are already installed, check and replace batteries when necessary.Pit Bull Killed by Tampa Police in Dog Bite Attack | Tampa Dog Bite Lawyer
Where: Tampa | Hillsborough CountyWhen: November 3, 2009
What: Dog Bite Attack | child injury
A Tampa Police officer shot a pit bull that bit him and chased at least three other people on Tuesday, November 3rd.
Two of those people were children on their way to school. The other man, Darren Pickney, was walking to work when he realized he was being chased by two vicious dogs. The second dog ran off when the deputy arrived but was later seized by animal control officers.
A news report said the pit bull dogs' owner moved out of his house because he was facing eviction and left the dangerous dogs behind.
Pickney who hurt his back and split his finger trying to escape the dogs' attack was obviously shaken from the ordeal. He remarked he will now walk with a stick to protect himself from aggressive dogs. Thankfully, the children were able to escape the pit bulls without injury.
All Children's Hospital New Facility | Child Injury Lawyer in St. Petersburg FL
What: All Children's HospitalWhere: St. Petersburg | Tampa Bay Area
Source: Tampa Tribune
In the new building and facility that will launch the new All Children's Hospital, a celebration is taking place to honor the new site. A time capsule is being constructed to honor the new state of the art technology going into the new hospital. The mother of a former patient is said to say something at the event. Her daughters boxing glove, who was giving to her by her grandfather, signifies the fight to save her life and will be placed into the capsule. All Children's Hospital is said to open next month. This is a great advancement in the care for children injured in the Tampa Bay Area.Photo By Tampa Tribune
School Bus Driver Cited: Truck Crash Sends 10 Tampa children to Hospital | Tampa Child Injury Lawyer
Where: Tampa, 21st Ave. Southeast & Sixth Street SoutheastWhen: Wednesday morning, November 4, 2009
What: School Bus | Truck Crash
A school bus driver, Olga Guerrero, of Ruskin, who was carrying 39 children to Beth Shields Middle School, was cited this morning for violation of the right of way, following a collision with a Terminix truck driven by a Valrico man, Douglas Hayes.
A morning news article reported Guerrero and 10 school children riding on the bus were taken to area hospitals for minor injuries following the crash. Hillsborough County deputies reported that Hayes was not injured in the wreck.
This accident could have resulted in much more tragic results. We hope the children who were injured recover quickly and completely.
Boy Hit at Halloween Event in Clermont | Clermont Child Accident Lawyer
What: Child Accident | Hit By SUV | KilledWhere: Clermont | Central Florida
Who: 8 Year old Boy
In a tragic event, a boy who was participating in a church event that was focused on safety was killed by an SUV. Clermont police said the child was with his father's girlfriend while crossing a street when the crash occurred. The women was also hit but only suffered minor injuries. This is a tragic event and our hearts go out to the family of this little boy.
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