Florida House Bill 837 Attempts to Change How Damages Are Recovered

With the proposed law HB 837, Florida’s House of Representatives is attempting to introduce changes that could dramatically shift how damages are recovered for victims of negligent acts. The bill seeks to reduce or eliminate negligence-based claims for damages which may be available under certain circumstances. From medical malpractice suits to complex business disputes and…

If you ever carry a child in a car seat in the back seat of your car you must read this article. Fatal Distraction, an article published in the Washington Post on March 8, tells us that all kinds of adults have forgotten their child in the car, from rocket scientists, to doctors, to postal…

St. Johns County has launched a new campaign to stop underage drinking. Just on the edge of spring break, “The Party’s Over” was announced by St. Johns County, south and west of Jacksonville by Sheriff David Shoar. Teens will be able to text in anonymously to report anyone who is drinking and under the age…

Last May the Florida Legislature passed the Pharmacy Technician Act. It is a significant piece of legislation that should keep us all safer from the medication errors made by pharmacy technicians. Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed SB 1360 into law in July 2008. Senate Bill 1360 brings some justice to the Hippely family. Back in the…

A few stories ago we reported on the young teenage girl who drank herself unconscious and could not be awakened.  This week she was released from the hospital. If it had not been for the conscious decision by other teens, she might have never woken up.   There were 60 kids at a party in St….

Three St. Johns County Florida teenagers were arrested Saturday for giving a 14-year-old girl so much alcohol that she passed out at an open house party.  This is a parent’;s worst nightmare — an open house party where everyone is invited. The open house was south of St. Augustine, and about 60, mostly juveniles were…