How many times have you checked out of a hotel and been slammed with resort fees? When you made your reservation were you advised you were being charged these fees?  According to a survey by Consumer Reports, the majority of people are not made aware of these fees until they are checking out.  Resort, amenities,...Read More

According to the United States Coast Guard, the reasons most people get hurt on a boat are “mundane.” These simple reasons for boating accidents can lead to serious health problems and even death. The top 5 reasons people are injured on boats are: Running aground.  Boating accidents are most common when the boat is being...Read More

Electronic scooters can now be found in almost every major state around the country.  As cities scramble to come up with laws to regulate scooter usage, hundreds of people are getting hurt. If you’re injured using an electronic scooter or e-scooter, be sure to: properly document your injury including taking photos of accident scenes or...Read More

Electronic scooters are wreaking havoc across the country. Many cities are struggling with figuring out how to regulate and police scooters when they are in and out of use. While legislators scramble to catch up, electronic scooter users, pedestrians and drivers are being injured. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that for every 100,000...Read More

Florida has more registered recreational water vessels than any other state in the nation.  Little compares to the calm of a light-wind cruise on a sailboat, a leisurely outing on a motor boat, or the thrill of a ride on a speed boat. There is something special about being on the water and leaving the...Read More

Monsanto, the company behind Roundup®, is facing a growing number of lawsuits for not disclosing the risk information of the glyphosate-based herbicide weed killer to its customers. Although wildly popular for effectively killing weeds while allowing genetically modified crops to flourish, many consumers believe exposure to the product may have caused (NHL). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is...Read More

Two class action lawsuits have been filed against Ruby Receptionist, Maiden Insurance, LLC v. Ruby Receptionist, Inc., and McKenzie Law Firm P.A., and Oliver Law Offices, Inc. v Ruby Receptionist. Both lawsuits allege that Ruby Receptionists’ undisclosed billing practices resulted in customers receiving fewer “Receptionist Minutes” than they were originally contracted and paid for, and overcharged companies...Read More

The 2019 hurricane season has just begun and the first major hurricane – a Category 5 name Dorian – crippled the islands of the Bahamas and nearly missed a direct impact with Florida. For many Florida residents, especially those living in the state’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, the next few months may be...Read More

A caretaker was arrested last week, suspected of abuse and sexual exploitation of elderly residents. The incidents – repeated incidents – took place at the Cimarron Pointe Care Center in Mannford, Oklahoma as suburb of Tulsa. News reports say many victims (possibly 7 were affected) and that arrests of other nursing home employees were likely...Read More

Does burnout impact the quality of care for patients in long term care facilities? McKnight’s Long-Term Care News shared a recent study from “a researcher at the National Taiwan University, found that higher rates of depersonalization in geriatric nurses were associated with less satisfaction, lower quality-of-life and more depressive symptoms with older LTC residents.” Read...Read More