Jury Orders Makers of Roundup to Pay $289 Million in Cancer Trial
On Friday a California jury found Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, responsible for a school groundskeeper’s cancer and ordered it to pay $289 million in
Just Say No to Asbestos
The Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has lost its way. The environmental protection the agency is supposed to provide is in question. In June the
Hope and History Mural Project
Wayne Hogan is proud to help support the Hope And History Mural Project. The Mural Project is helping young leaders grow and learn about leadership
Honoring the Important Work of Crossing Guards
School starts next week in Duval County and today I was honored to attend the 25th Annual School Crossing Guard & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Crossing
Woman Injured in Go-Kart Crash Reaches Confidential Settlement
One mother’s trip to a go-kart track with her son for some summer fun ended after she was rammed from behind by a young driver.
Why Does My Back or Neck Hurt After an Accident?
Most accidents are minor, or at least they may seem minor at first. Post-accident, adrenaline is high and one may not experience the immediate onset
It’s Never Ok To Leave a Child in the Car
We live in a fast-paced world. The country is full of examples of people in haste, running into the store and leaving children in the
Chakour Leads Stroke Seminar at National Conference
Attorney Fadi Chakour, M.D., led a stroke litigation seminar at the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ’s) annual convention in Denver. The AAJ is the nation’s largest
Asbestos and Talcum Powder Lawsuits
It has come to light in the last several years that talcum powder use can cause cancer because of asbestos contamination. Women developed ovarian cancer
Don’t Rely Solely on Backup Cameras to Avoid Accidents
Backup cameras in vehicles have become a helpful tool. However, they shouldn’t be a driver’s only tool when backing up. Blind spots can hinder a
Wayne Hogan on First Coast Connect: Georgia’s New Hands-free Law
With a record 46 million expected to take to the highways for the July 4th holiday, Wayne Hogan appeared on First Coast Connect on July
Furniture Tip-Over Deaths – Help Keep Your Family Safe
According to information provided to Consumer Reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every 17 minutes, a piece of furniture, TV or appliance tips over causes
Dangers of Keyless Ignitions
A new report by the New York Times is reminding users of the dangers of keyless car ignitions after more than 24 people died and at
What’s Your Distraction Action?
Do you remember “Schoolhouse Rock” and the catchy teaching moments imparted on kids who were learning valuable lessons between the cartoons they were watching? One
Bad Day For Consumers: U.S. Senate Votes to Repeal the Consumer Financial Bureau’s Effort to Stop Auto Lending Discrimination
Bad day for consumers. The U.S. Senate voted to repeal Guidance issued in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFB”) to help consumers and to curtail
Are You a Safe and Informed Patient?
If you visit any medical service provider, you are a patient. Millions of people become patients every day with varying needs, from scrapes and bruises
Distracted Driving is Still a Serious Problem
While there is no argument about how deadly distracted driving is, a recent study by Zendrive is alarming. Zendrive’s study tracks cell phone use for automobile
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Woman Dies From Untreated Ulcer
Anna Mary Bakley, a 69-year-old mother of three, survived gallbladder and breast cancer, but didn’t survive a bleeding ulcer that could have been easily treated.
Jury Awards Woman $171,000 After Man Drives Into Her
A St. Johns County jury awarded Patricia Reiter, a 77-year-old female security guard, $171,000 plus attorney’s fees and costs for injuries and damages after a
Media Gets the Word Out About 10 Worst Toys List
We would like to thank the Jacksonville local media for getting the word out about dangerous toys that made this year’s “10 Worst Toys” list.