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LaBovick Injury Law Blog

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By Brian F. LaBovick, Esq.

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Last Entry: March 27, 2011 at 23:39:08

City of Parkland is one step closer to texting while driving ban

Posted on September 15, 2009
In the City of Parkland the texting while driving debate is heating up. On Monday night city commissioners made history when they unanimously approved the ban which would make it illegal to send text messages while driving. Fines for violators could be as much as $100...

Gadolinium NSF raises concerns for patients

Posted on August 29, 2009
Gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) enables medical specialists to get a clearer picture of abnormal body tissues during the course of an MRI. Gadolinium is a type of metallic ion that moves differently from others in a magnetic field, thus making it an excellent diagnostic aid, but it comes with a huge risk for some patients...

Defective Products, Products Liability and Damages for Injuries

Posted on August 26, 2009
In Personal Injury, one of the common areas for concern is that of defective products and products liability. In most instances, a product that poses harm or danger for its intended use is classified a a defective product. Liability for defective products can include, those who have actually caused the defect to be held liable for their actions...

Traffic fatalities continue to decrease according to DOT 1Q 2009 Report

Posted on August 08, 2009
First Quarter 2009 Traffic Fatalities Project Continue Record Trend decrease While a weak economy, staggering gas prices, and high unemployment rates across the country may seem to have only negative connotations, there may be some positives that arise out of these dire situations...

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Neurontin litigation goes to trial but stalls on first day

Posted on August 04, 2009
One of the current hot legal topics is the lawsuit against Pfizer and their wonder drug, Neurontin. Neurontin had been marketed by Pfizer as a drug that treated multiple conditions prior to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the drug to treat these various symptoms and ailments...

Survival Teen Driving Program - comes to Palm Beach International Speedway

Posted on July 23, 2009
Are you a parent or a grandparent with a teen at least 16 years of age? Did you know that: Last year, over 5,000 teenagers died in motor vehicle crashes, the leading killer of American youths aged 16 to 19, accounting for more than 40 percent of fatalities in that age bracket...

Fireworks Safety Tips and the Fourth of July

Posted on July 02, 2009
We hope that you have a Happy and safe Fourth of July this year. In an effort to promote Consumer Safety we would like to share a few important facts and safety tips for handling Fireworks from the CPSC: Read and follow all warnings and instructions Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks Keep other people are out of range before lighting fireworks...

It is Official: Florida drivers must wear seat belts...or face huge fines.. It's the Law

Posted on July 01, 2009
It is finally here: The Florida Seat belt law officially named the Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law is now in effect. Drivers in the state of Florida can be pulled over for not wearing a seat belt and ticketed. In Palm Beach County, the ticket will cost drivers $101...

Rollover Safety and New Roof Rule

Posted on June 17, 2009
New Roof Rule for Rollover Safety The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and regulations with which automobile manufacturers must comply were first enacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in March 1967 to provide manufacturers with guidelines regarding minimum safety performance requirements...

Workers Compensation for injured workers is under attack by FL Legislature

Posted on June 12, 2009
If an employee is injured on the job do they rights for treatment and compensation of injuries? As a Florida Personal Injury Law Firm that helps injured workers with Workers Compensation issues, our answer is a resounding yes...

Woman flees scene of accident after hitting Bicyclist in Port St. Lucie

Posted on June 12, 2009
Motorists, please be aware that leaving the scene of an accident prior to the police coming is a crime. Recently a Port St. Lucie woman, Matilda Nunez was arrested and charged with a felony for leaving the scene of an accident that she caused involving a teen Bicyclist...

Videotaping and Trial Preparation - Can it help the Client's testimony?

Posted on June 11, 2009
I came across a post by Blogger Barry Barnett for the legal blog, Blawgletter today. The post was entitled Video and Witness Prep. Mr. Barnett shared his views on videotaping and trial preparation for a client. In this post, he shared that if you do not adequately prepare a client with crucial foundation, don't bother with the video...

Mattel Settles Lead Toy Suit for $2.3 million

Posted on June 10, 2009
Mattel Corp. settled the lawsuits brought against the company for bringing and selling unsafe products within the United States. On Friday, June 5th, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) placed a civil penalty against Mattel for violating Federal Ban on the use of lead paint...

Ten Worst Insurance Companies ranked by AAJ (part 1 of 5)

Posted on June 10, 2009
Do any of these sound familiar? "You are in Good Hands with Allstate", "Like a Good Neighbor State Farm is there", "Better Benefits at work - Unum", "Helping people live healthier lives - United Health...

FDA recalls popular weight loss Hydroxycut supplements due to increased risk of Liver Damage and Death

Posted on June 10, 2009
Don't let the slick, clever misleadind Hydroxycut ad fool you, there's no real substitute for diet and exercise when it comes to losing weight safely. Every year millions of Americans turn to so-called dietary supplements to aid in reducing pounds and inches from their waistlines...

Teen Driving Statistics and Safety Rules for Teen Drivers

Posted on June 10, 2009
The end of school signals the beginning of summer and the time of the year when many young, inexperienced teenaged drivers will be on the roadways. Whether these minor drivers are heading to their part-time jobs or out for a day of fun in the sun, the number of teen drivers on the roads during the summer months increases significantly...

Florida Seatbelt law becomes reality... Click it or Get a Ticket

Posted on June 08, 2009
Florida Motorists, mark your calendars, on June 30, 2009, the Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law will go into effect in the State of Florida.Thanks to the valiant efforts of concerned citizens and organizations such as the Dori Slosberg Foundation and the Katie Marchetti Foundation, this law will finally become a reality...

Roadway safety and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

Posted on May 06, 2009
Two teens leaving Seminole Ridge High School were injured by a vehicle while crossing the very busy Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. The students used the crosswalk to cross the road, but unfortunately, were not protected from being injured by a car traveling northbound on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road...

The Importance of the Jury Service "From the Courtroom Podcast"

Posted on April 22, 2009
On today's edition of the Podcast "From the Courtroom" Managing Partner Brian LaBovick discusses the importance of Jury Service. Juror Affadavit and Juror Service If you have any questions or comments concering today's edition of the "From the Courtroon Podcast, please email them to: Podcast@LaBovick...

From the Courtroom Podcast - Dangers of Raptiva

Posted on April 16, 2009
In today's Edition of From the Courtroom, Managing Partner, Brian F. LaBovick, Esq. discusses the dangers of the Psoriasis drug Raptiva. The drug maker, Genentech recently announced that is was suspending sales of the psoriasis drug RAPTIVA in the U.S...

From The Courtroom Podcast - Brian LaBovick

Posted on April 10, 2009
LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. is pleased to launch the new Podcast series "From the Courtroom". The new Podcast "From the Courtroom" will discuss legal topics and community issues. The shows will be taped in the LaBovick & LaBovick Mock Trial Courtroom, located in the Palm Gardens Headquarters...

Traffic highway fatalities decrease to 1960s levels

Posted on April 06, 2009
A new report shows that highway deaths in 2008 dropped from previous years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, 37,313 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year. This happens to be 9...

LaBovick & LaBovick - Interview Congressman Braley for new Podcast series - From the Courtroom

Posted on March 23, 2009
LaBovick & LaBovick will interview Congressman Bruce Braley in new Podcast series "From the Courtroom". Congressman Braley (D) Iowa has been fighting for the rights of people for many years. He is an experienced Trial Lawyer, with twenty three years of practicing law under his belt...

Raptiva linked to deadly rare Brain Infection

Posted on March 19, 2009
According to the FDA users of the psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), have a new issue to think about. Recently, the FDA issued a public health advisory regarding an increased risk factor for Raptiva patients to develop a rare brain infection, known as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)...

It's about time: Consumer friendly legislative relief

Posted on March 12, 2009
After 8 years of attacks and more attacks, we are finally seeing some relief with plaintiff and consumer friendly legislation. One significant highlight this year is the Supreme Court 6-3 decision in favor of Diana Levine, in Wyeth v...

Supreme Court rejects Pharma giant Wyeth's FDA pre-emption claims in Wyeth v. Levine

Posted on March 04, 2009

Boeing and Continental Airlines sued for safety and crash issues

Posted on February 26, 2009
The December 2008 crash of Continental Flight 1404 at Denver International Airport that carried 110 passengers and injured 38 people is causing more grief for Boeing and Continental Airlines. They are being sued by separate groups of passengers over safety and negligence issues...

Kudo's to the Third Circuit for Preserving Class Actions

Posted on February 25, 2009
Homa v. American Express represented a major victory in the win column for protection of consumer rights regarding class actions. According to the Consumer Watch Dog Group Public Justice, this recent victory will make a major difference nationwide, and will serve as a means to stop corporate attempts to get the U...

Cooper Tires Recalled

Posted on February 25, 2009
If you are driving with Cooper CS4 Touring (VR tires) size 215/55 R17 on yoour vehicle, Cooper Tire Company has recalled your tires. The Cooper tires were manufactured between September 2008 and October 2008. The recall is based on the fact that the tires were not allotted the proper amount of time to cure, which could lead to tire tread separation...

Denture Cream linked to Zinc Poisoning

Posted on February 24, 2009
Denture creams such as Super Poligrip and Fixodent may be causing Zinc poisoning in patients. The daily intake of Zinc as part of a normal diet, is 8mg (women) and 11 mg (men), while the daily intake for denture cream users can be an alarming 300mg. According to the National Academy of Sciences, 40mg per day constitutes Zinc poisoning...

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