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Each year many Americans are injured and or killed as a result of defective products, according to the he U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Millions of Americans depend on advanced medical devices to correct health issues that  impede their daily life. While most benefit from these devices, some patients suffer injuries as a result of faulty medical products. 

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It is the property owner's responsibility to maintain their real estate in a manner which keeps the property reasonably safe for others. If they do not do so, the property owner may be held responsible for the injuries and other damages the inaction or negligence causes.

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Nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The fatality rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for all industries.

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If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, you might find it necessary to obtain copies of your medical records, particularly if a personal injury lawsuit is being pursued. An accident victim's medical records can play a major role towards obtaining a successful outcome in a personal injury case. Most Fort Myers personal injury lawyers will tell you that oftentimes, medical records will be needed in order to demonstrate that an accident victim did not have any...

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The fire January 23, 2014 in a Quebec, Canada nursing home where 35 people are missing and feared dead , is a wakeup call for all of us. Although an investigation is underway, it is reported by Bloomberg Business Week that the facility only had a sprinkling system in part of the building.

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Just about any Fort Myers personal injury lawyer knows that in order to prevail in a boat accident lawsuit in Florida, the accident victim will need to demonstrate how the person and/or entity being sued caused the accident by showing that the person and/or entity failed to use adequate care. Attorney Randall Spivey will tell you that traveling at improper speeds, exceeding maximum load/weight restrictions, boating in restricted areas and boating while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol...

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66 children are hurt each day in the U.S. as a result of shopping cart accidents, according to a recent study by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio. The study reported that one child in every 22 received injuries serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room.  That equates to 24,000 children a year.

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With this being "in season" here in Southwest Florida, traffic has increased with additional cars, trucks and motorcycles. Many seasonal residents visit shopping malls, particularly on non-beach days.  Finding available parking is a challenge, and parking lots are dangerous, particularly when pedestrians may be "walking and talking" on their cell phones.

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Personal injury claims are typically brought by individuals who contend that they have sustained injuries in an accident that was caused by another individual or entity that was acting negligently at the time of the incident.  Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey notes that "all too often, drivers destroy families by taking lives or causing permanent injuries to others when they drive in a negligent, careless or downright reckless manner." However, there is help for accident...

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Bike lanes are everywhere around Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties. These lanes are designed to provide safe places for bicyclists to co-exist with motorists. Many bicyclists and motorists alike have questions about how to both travel safely. 

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