The following articles were written by the attorneys of Freidin • Dobrinsky to inform, educate and protect the public on various consumer, personal injury and legal topics. If you have any questions regarding any of the articles below please feel free to contact us.
Imprelis Herbicide Suspected in Tree Deaths
A recently approved herbicide called Imprelis, widely used by landscapers because it was thought to be environmentally friendly, has emerged as the leading suspect in the deaths of thousands of Norway spruces, eastern white pines and other trees on lawns and golf courses across the country. » read more
courtesy of The New York Times
Blinding Bacteria Found in Drug
If you or a loved one have suffered an eye injury due to a similar compound of a drug called Avastin, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our compassionate and experienced team of product liability attorneys are here to help and will answer your questions free of charge. For a free consultation please contact the law firm of Freidin Dobrinsky at 1-866-495-8060.
Florida Senators Revamp the Membership of the Florida Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Florida's two U.S. senators Friday released the makeup of a revamped statewide panel that's charged with selecting nominees for presidential appointments to federal judgeships, U.S. attorneys and U.S.
marshals.
The state's two senators revamped the membership of the Florida Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) to account for the election of Sen. Marco Rubio. Under the JNC's rules, the 64-member commission recommends candidates to the state's two senators. The senators then interview and forward the names to the White House, unless they object to a specific candidate's appointment... »Read more
Information Regarding Tax Evasion Can Lead to Handsome Rewards
The federal government is firmly committed to ensuring that each person pays the taxes he or she owes, but the IRS is not always in the best position to monitor individual compliance.... » Read more
Dangerous School Buses Place Children at Risk of Injury
Millions of parents across the country rely upon school buses to safely transport their children to and from school. Unfortunately, two separate recalls by Thomson Built Buses indicate that this reliance may be misplaced.... » Read more
New Florida Law Reinstates Child Liability Waivers
In 2008, the Florida Supreme Court held that parents who sign liability waivers allowing their children to participate in risky adventure activities are endangering their children's property and estate, and therefore not acting in their children's best interest.... » Read more
Cruise Ship
Rights of Injured Cruise Ship Passengers By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
Individuals who suffer an injury while on a cruise ship have a right to seek compensation for their injuries, but there are certain limitations that can affect those rights, so it's necessary to be careful and aware. For example, most cruise lines place limitations in their contracts as to where they can be sued and when they can be sued. Passengers injured on cruise ships operated by Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, NCL as well as many others, need to know what those limitations are so that they can protect their rights... »Read more
Litigation Tips
Practice Tips: Proposals for Settlement By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
Florida Statute § 768.79 (offer of judgment and demand for judgment) and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 (proposals for settlement) provide the mechanism for obtaining legal fees and costs when a party rejects a formal offer to settle a case... »Read more
Damages in Florida Civil Trial Practice By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
As a Plaintiff's attorney, it is very important to have a good understanding of the potential value of any case from the very beginning. This will allow you to evaluate whether it is the type of case that you want to keep, refer to another attorney or simply turn down. It is also very important that you provide the client with an accurate initial assessment of the case whenever possible... »Read more
Medical Malpractice / Nursing Home Abuse
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a disease that affects the eyes of premature babies. The blood vessels that nourish the developing retina of a premature infant may grow out of control toward the center of the eye and not into the retinal bed. If not properly detected and treated, ROP can lead to retinal detachment and blindness. Click here to read more about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Protecting Your Loved One from Hospital Acquired Bed Sores By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
We have been asked to represent many individuals who developed debilitating and very painful bed sores or pressure sores during a hospital admission. Although nurses and hospital staff are supposed to be trained to prevent bedsores from developing, the sad truth is that many times hospital nurses, staff and even physical therapists neglect this aspect of a patient's care... »Read more
Nursing home industry needs better care, not less accountability By: Philip Freidin and Manuel L. Dobrinsky
As the present legislative session continues, the nursing home industry and its insurance companies are waging war against trial attorneys. Rather than focusing on issues of care and respect for residents in nursing homes and solving problems from within, the nursing home lobby, the insurance industry, and its army of lobbyists are attacking the tort system... »Read more
Personal Injury
Persons who are Injured by a Drunk Driver are Entitled to Punitive Damages By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident involving a driver who is legally intoxicated, you are entitled to make a claim for punitive damages. However, there are procedures with which you must comply prior to making such a claim... »Read more
Premises Liability
Claims Involving Failure in Security By: Philip Freidin & Manuel Dobrinsky
When a person is assaulted, attacked and / or injured by a third person on a business or commercial property, the question always arises as to what responsibility the business owner had to ensure the safety of its patrons. Often times, the law imposes liability on the business under the theory that the business owner is in the best position to a) ascertain if the property is subject to criminal acts and b) what protections to put in place if the business owner determines that their property is subject to criminal acts... »Read more
