Blog Posts in 2011

• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 23-Dec-2011

  Florida Car & Truck Accidents

  Most often, trucking and/or automobile accidents caused by another motorist’s negligence leaves individuals physically and financially devastated. Individuals involved in car and/or trucking accidents frequently incur substantial medical bills ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 1-Dec-2011

  Medical Malpractice Involving Infant Neurological Injuries

  Medical Malpractice Involving Infant Neurological Injuries In Florida, any newborn infant that sustains a neurological injury during birth is subject to statutorily capped damages pursuant to Sections 766.301 – 766.316. The Florida Birth ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 22-Nov-2011

  Proving Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases

  In Florida, before one can recover damages resulting from a motorcycle accident, they are required to prove the other involved party was negligent. Negligent behavior often times simply means the other person did something wrong or was careless. ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 10-Nov-2011

  Understanding Florida Medical Malpractice

  In Florida, medical negligence or malpractice lawsuits are governed by Chapter 766, Florida Statutes. Chapter 766 sets forth the requirements for a claimant to follow in order to seek damages against a healthcare provider. Medical malpractice cases ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 4-Nov-2011

  Motorcycle Accident Information

  Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of motorcycle accidents end in fatalities. For those motorcyclists that survive an accident, their injuries are generally quite severe and often include significant spinal injuries, broken bones, nerve damage ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 27-Oct-2011

  Florida Trucking Accident Information

  Florida continues to rank exceedingly high among jurisdictions involving semi-trucks and/or tractor trailer accidents. Semi-truck accidents account for nearly 400,000 accidents each year among our nation’s roadways which result in nearly 4000 ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 21-Oct-2011

  Tampa Drowning Information

  It is getting close to that time of the year when many homeowners begin closing their pools for the season. When homeowners close their pools, they often seem to forget about them, as well as the known dangers commonly associated with them. Drowning ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 14-Oct-2011

  Medical Malpractice Information

  Medical errors are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. In Florida alone, hundreds of hospital patients die each year as a result of preventable medical malpractice. Doctors are not the only source of medical errors. Hospitals, ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 7-Oct-2011

  What You Should Do Immediately Following a Motor Vehicle Accident

  You were just involved in an automobile accident, now what? We understand that being involved in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of the severity of the impact, is almost always an extremely emotional and confusing time. Our Tampa Automobile ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 3-Oct-2011

  Traumatic Brain Injuries

  In recent years, the incidence of traumatic brain injuries has continued to increase on an annual basis. A traumatic brain injury may also be referred to as a closed head injury, a concussion, head trauma or brain trauma. According to the Center for ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 23-Sep-2011

  General Negligent Security Information

  Many people are often confused by the term, “Negligent Security” and are unfamiliar with its meaning. However, nearly everyone understands common terms such as assault, battery, sexual assault and robbery. Negligent Security cases ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 16-Sep-2011

  General Nursing Home / Assisted Living / Elderly Care Information

  Should we place our elderly parents in the care of a nursing home and/or assisted living facility? It is a decision so many families struggle with all over the State of Florida, where many elderly citizens choose to spend their retirement. Once a ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 9-Sep-2011

  Basic Information Regarding School / Playground Injuries

  We, as parents, trust the schools and teachers to take reasonable steps to ensure our children’s safety while they are entrusted in the school’s care. Schools are required to provide a safeguard for the children under their supervision. ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 29-Aug-2011

  Understanding Basic Concepts of Florida's Wrongful Death Act

  Florida's Wrongful Death Act, which is governed by Section 768.14, Florida Statutes, provides that the action may be pursued when death is caused by any "wrongful act, negligence, default or breach of contract or warranty". The Act ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 23-Aug-2011

  Florida Dog Injury Law

  According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are approximately 78.2 million dog owners in the United States. Nearly 39% of American households have at least one (1) dog. Nearly every one of us has heard the old proposition "a dog ...

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