Make Distracted Driving Obsolete
While traveling in Colorado, I read an editorial in the Vail Daily: Make distracted driving against the rules at work. Because I feel so strongly
Are You Safer at Home or Work?
The word “safe” is generally associated with thoughts and feelings of comfort and protection. “Safety” on the other hand requires some sort of action to
The Truth About Medical Error Transparency
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America. The Journal of Patient Safety estimates 210,000-440,000 people die each year from medical mistakes.
Apple Feature to Help Stop Distracted Driving
Apple announced a major update to its Do Not Disturb feature. The iOS 11 update will enhance the Do Not Disturb feature to help users
Play it Safe: Sharing the Road With Trucks
With 15 deep water ports, Florida is a cargo busy state by sea, rail and particularly highway. This means thousands of large trucks transporting or
Investigating Trucking Accidents
By Joseph Jones Semi-trucks and trailers are often referred to in the industry as “Land Locomotives.” Their operators have a duty to the public to
Alan Pickert is the 2017 Lawyer of the Year
Despite his humility and protestations that he doesn’t deserve such a prestigious honor, Alan Pickert, a longtime partner at Terrell • Hogan, was just awarded the
Whether You Ride Your Bicycle or Walk, Be Safe
As a young girl, I remember riding my blue bicycle on my cul-de-sac, and hitting the “circle” at a good pace with one leg down
Possible New Drug to Help Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims
A study of 300 individuals suffering from asbestos mesothelioma have shown promise using the drug, nivolumab which has already been effective for treating melanoma and kidney disease.
FDA Warning Regarding Type2 Diabetes Drug Invokana
Two clinical trials of Type2 diabetics taking Johnson & Johnson’s diabetes drug, Invokana, also known also as canagliflozin, have revealed that users are twice as
Brain Stem Strokes
Lately, we’ve noticed a growing trend in our stroke litigation practice. There are more cases involving the misdiagnosis of brain stem strokes, resulting in significant
Media Covers Lawsuit: Unreported Cancer at Lake City VA Medical Center Killed Veteran
The Lake City Reporter ran a front-page article about a lawsuit involving the preventable death of Robert Taylor, a Vietnam veteran, who died from lung cancer almost
Your Car is Not a Phone Booth, Just Drive.
Wayne Hogan spoke to the Southside Business Men’s Club about the dangers of distracted driving through Terrell • Hogan’s For the Workforce program. His message: There’s
Florida’s Behind-The-Times Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving is still treated as a secondary offense by the State of Florida. That means law enforcement can’t pull a driver over for texting
Update: Federal Judge has Approved Remington Rifle Settlement
Ten attorneys general encouraged the court to decline to approve a proposed settlement with Remington. The settlement is for a deadly flaw in the rifles.
Our Asbestos Team Is Still Fighting for Injured Asbestos Victims
Our Asbestos Team comprised of senior partners Anita Pryor and Alan Pickert are often asked if there are still people who are injured from asbestos or
No, You Don’t Have to Take It — As a Consumer, You Have Rights!
Think you may be the victim of a scam? Someone trying to sell you something you don’t want? You bought it, it doesn’t work; now
Samsung’s Fine Print Could Stop Consumer from Suing for Leg Burns
CBS News reports that a 19-year-old Illinois man may not be able to sue Samsung for damages after his Galaxy Note 7 exploded, caught fire and
During February, I Love You, is More Than About a Box of Chocolate, it’s American Heart Month Too
The first Valentine’s Day cards and letters exchange appear to have taken place in Great Britain, during the 17th century. Sometime in the 1840’s, the
Veteran a Paraplegic Following Auto Accident; Government Settles Case
The crash happened in 2012 when Ernest, a partially disabled veteran with a bad lower back, was on his way to the VA Hospital in