Lawsuits and Claims for Recent Topical Ultrasound Gel Infections

  The FDA has expressed concern and alerted certain manufacturers about a cluster of ultrasound gel infections due to the ultrasound gel product being contaminated with bacteria.   Although you or a loved one may have been injured due to the bacterial infection that resulted from the application of an unsafe topical ultrasound gel, each...

Can You Sue for FL Personal Injury Due to COVID?

  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that protects businesses and healthcare providers from personal injury lawsuits related to COVID-19. Finding a business entity responsible for COVID-19-related injuries was already nearly impossible—but this new statute makes even getting their cases to court almost hopeless.   New COVID-19 Legislation   Senate Bill 72, passed on...

What Are the Laws in Florida for Child Restraints in Vehicles?

  Buckling your child’s seatbelt may seem like a given in this era of parenting. However, many states still assert the need for statutes regarding this essential safety measure in vehicles.   Let’s look at the legislation regarding child restraints for various ages, as well as penalties you could face if you’re lax about buckling...

Getting to Know Attorney Madeleine Mannello

  Recently, our very own Madeleine Mannello was featured in the United Way’s New Women United Spotlight, where she detailed her background and the experiences that have helped to shape her both personally and professionally. It gave us the idea to “spotlight” her as well to help you get to know her a bit better....

Tour Bus Injuries: Claiming Compensation for Injuries

  In July 2021, a dozen people were hurt when a trolley overturned in St. Augustine, according to the St. Augustine Fire Department. The fire department posted on Facebook that the twelve people were taken to a hospital with unknown conditions relating to this tour bus injury.   A spokesperson said that the trolley toppled...

Slip and Fall in Florida: Negligence Decides Compensation

  If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in a Florida business establishment, you may be looking at expensive medical bills, not to mention damages to any property on your person at the time of injury. Most likely, the danger that caused the accident was not sufficiently presented to you, so you would...