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Nursing Home Residents Have Rights - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Nursing home residents in Florida have legal rights guaranteed by Florida law. Some of these rights include the right to adequate and appropriate health care, as well as adequate and appropriate support services, like assistance with activities of daily living like eating, getting dressed, and being active. When these rights are violated, nursing home residents can be injured or worse.

Signs that a loved one may have been deprived of these rights include bedsores, fall injuries, malnutrition, dehydration, unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, and medication errors.


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Drug Makers' Studies Fraudulent - Sunday, March 28, 2010

A top researcher for drug makers like Merck and Pfizer, Dr. Scott Reuben, has admitted to faking studies on their medicines.

In some Celebrex studies, there weren't even any patients enrolled in the supposed studies. Unfortunately, fraudulent research has become business as usual in the world of the big drug makers. The result? Dangerous drugs enter the market so these drug makers can cash in, without proper testing and without proper warnings and labeling for patients and their physicians.

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Crash on Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach Injures 10 -

A bus crash on Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach has injured 10 people.

The accident happened apparently near International Speedway Blvd. Two people were so critically injured that they were flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Victims of bus accidents and accidents involving mass transit vehicles have different rights than victims of private passenger automobile accidents. Different laws apply to the legal claims that arise from those accidents.

Experienced bus accident attorneys will know these differences.

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Florida Set To Ban Texting While Driving - Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Florida Legislature is now reviewing a bill which would ban texting while driving. Drivers would have to put away their cell phones, blackberries and iPhones while driving if the bill is approved. Some teens testified in favor of the bill, and the evidence is clear nationwide that texting while driving is as dangerous as drinking while driving, if not moreso.

If the bill is approved, it will go into effect in October 2010.

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Experienced Bus Accident Attorneys In Florida - Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Eight people were hurt when two Disney buses crashed today.

The laws that apply to passenger cars and trucks are different from the laws that applies to passengers in mass transit buses, like the buses at Walt Disney World. To be sure that you've protected your rights if injured in a bus accident, you need an experienced bus accident attorney. Be sure you choose an attorney with experience with bus accidents. If the buses are operated by a theme park, like Disney, you'll need an attorney experienced in theme park litigation, too.

One call does it all at CGWC. Call for a free consultation.

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Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck South of Downtown Orlando - Saturday, March 20, 2010

A bicyclist has died after being struck south of downtown Orlando, Florida.

Bicyclists have many of the same rights as motorists on the streets, and drivers have to take care to avoid striking cyclists who are vulnerable to very serious injuries from collisions.

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Experienced Truck Accident Attorneys -

If you're involved in an accident with a tractor trailer, you need an experienced truck accident attorney. Truck accidents are not "run of the mill" automobile accident cases in the legal world. Truck accident cases are far more complicated than an auto on auto accident case.

In addition to the rules of the road that generally apply to all drivers, truck drivers are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). The purpose of those regulations is to impose uniform standards of travel on interstate truckers, no matter where they are, to promote safety and prevent truck collisions. These regulations are voluminous and comprehensive and require trucking companies to maintain records that the drivers have complied with them, such as records demonstrating that the trucker has not violated the "hours of service" limitations which is designed to prevent accidents due to trucker fatigue.

Many people are injured or killed on streets and highways when trucking companies and truck drivers don't follow the FMCSR. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 380,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes in 2008. Over 4000 of those accidents involved deaths. Overall, 11 percent of all traffic deaths in 2008 were the result of truck accidents.

If you or a loved one is involved in an accident with a large truck, you need an experienced truck accident attorney immediately, so that the attorney can make sure the trucker doesn't destroy valuable evidence, such as records showing a violation of the FMCSR. Don't wait. Hire an experienced truck accident attorney as soon after the truck accident as possible.

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Fatal Crash Blocks Traffic on S.R. 46 In Sanford - Thursday, March 18, 2010

A fatal crash blocked traffice on State Road 46 near Sandford today.

It's an unfortunate fact of living in Central Florida that you trust your very life in the hands of others on the road to follow the rules of the road every day. This is especially true during rush hour.

If you're involved in an accident, get legal advice and get it soon to protect your rights.

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4 Killed When Truck Hits Motorcycles On CR 476 - Sunday, March 14, 2010

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, four people were killed when a truck hit a group of motorcycles On County Road 476 near Bushnell.

Three of four motorcyclists and one of their passengers were dead at the scene. This is another example of how vulnerable motorcyclists can be in crashes with automobiles or trucks. Motorcyclists have different rights from operators of automobiles and trucks, so they need experienced attorneys who are knowledgeable about the legal rights of bikers when involved in an accident.

Highway Deaths Hit Record Lows -

According to officials, highway deaths have hit levels not seen since the 1950's. This is a very good thing and the credit is due to a variety of factors including safety features in cars, more people wearing seatbelts due to safety education efforts, and the downturn in the economy which is keeping folks at home and off roads and streets.

Nonetheless there are still too many people dying in automobile accidents and truck accidents, and people need to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on their steering wheels to keep each other safe. It is a betrayal of trust to violate the rules of the road. Have you ever thought about that? Each time you take to the highways, your are putting your trust in the other drivers you encounter...that they will observe traffic laws, obey traffic signs and signals, and pay attention to what they're doing.

If you or a family member is hurt in a car crash, you will need an experienced automobile accident attorney to navigate the legal system and assure your family's financial future and health is kept intact. CGWC attorneys are experienced in representing victims of motor vehicle accidents and CGWC offers free consultations regarding your personal injury claims. One call does it all.

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FDA Puts Black Box Warning on Plavix - Saturday, March 13, 2010

The FDA hass put a black box warning on Plavix, saying certain patients can't process blood thinner.

The black box warning is the most dire of FDA requirements for a dangerous drug. In essence, Plavix can cause heart attacks in those people who do not process it properly in their bodies due to certain biological traits.

If you or a family member is on Plavix, you should research it, talk to your physician and perhaps change medications. If a loved one has had a heart attack or other cardiologic complications after taking Plavix, call CGWC for a free consultation.

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Teen Bicyclist Killed - Saturday, March 06, 2010

A Central Florida teen bicyclist died after being struck by a car while riding bicycle.

Bicycles and cars don't mix. Given the lack of bike trials and bicycle lanes in Central Florida, collisions are bound to happen. Bicyclists are even more vulnerable to serious personal injury or death than motorcyclists in automobile accidents.

If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident, call CGWC for a free consultation.

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Florida Senate Seeks To Protect ER Doctors Even If They Are Grossly Negligent - Thursday, March 04, 2010

The Florida Senate has taken up a controversial bill seeking to immunize emergency room physicians from lawsuits. This new bill would protect doctors in emergency rooms from lawsuits arising from simple mistakes to outright gross negligence. Damages would be capped at $ 200,000 no matter what the injury and taxpayers would have to foot the bill to defend any emergency room doctor sued for a mistake or even gross negligence in providing emergency room care.

Remove accountability, and remove the incentive to do a good job for people. No matter what the profession. Contact your senator and tell them to vote against this bill that gives special rights to emergency room doctors and leaves taxpayers footing the bill for reckless medical care.

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Paramedic Killed By Texting Driver - Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Texting while driving is probably the most dangerous driving behavior in today's world. Maybe even more dangerous than drinking and driving. And texting while driving is surely more prevalent, with virtually every man, woman and child in the nation owning their own personal cell phone.

Just today, the Florida Highway Patrol concluded that a motorist who caused a recent crash that injured a local paramedic was on her cell phone.

If you or a loved one is injured in an auto accident, call Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter for a free consultation about your legal rights.

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Motorist Who Caused Accident Injuring Paramedic Was On Cell Phone - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Texting while driving is probably the most dangerous driving behavior in today's world. Maybe even more dangerous than drinking and driving. And texting while driving is surely more prevalent, with virtually every man, woman and child in the nation owning their own personal cell phone.

Just today, the Florida Highway Patrol concluded that a motorist who caused a recent crash that injured a local paramedic was on her cell phone.

If you or a loved one is injured in an auto accident, call Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter for a free consultation about your legal rights.

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