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In the last few months, electric vehicles have been recalled due to battery fire dangers. At Terrell • Hogan, we know that it’s best to try to find ways to prevent injury and loss before it happens, but until there’s a solution to this dangerous defect, we will continue to repeat infor­mation electric car battery fire defects.

Florida’s tremendous growth in population and commerce has led to a significant increase in commercial traffic on our roadways, leading to a higher risk of

Terrell • Hogan attorney and former federal and state prosecutor, Bradley Bodiford, wrote this Daily Record article, Whistleblowers can save us, about the vital role whistleblowers have in uncovering government fraud, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Alan Pickert advocated for siblings who were adopted. By serving as guardian ad litem to two siblings in foster care, Terrell • Hogan partner, Alan

Dear Community Partner, Even though texting and driving is both deadly and against the law, some people still risk it. Distracted Driving is another epidemic

We, at Terrell • Hogan, are honored to support MADD’s efforts to combat impaired driving. MADD set the model for saving lives. Keeping our First Coast roads safe is a team effort. Drunk, drugged and distracted driving are all preventable, and all too often, they are deadly.

When Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, it’s a good time to take care of twice-a-year home maintenance tasks. After you change your clocks, use the extra hour on Sunday to check off a few to-dos:

Wrong-site surgeries include surgery on the wrong side or site of the body, on the wrong patient and/or performing the wrong surgery. It’s the No. 1 safety concern for 65 percent of operating room nurses, a Medline national survey found. Wrong-site surgeries happen up to 40 times a week in the U.S., according to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare.

More people are expected to do their holiday gift shopping online and to buy toys early because of Covid. Being aware of common toy hazards before buying can help prevent injuries. Some top toy hazards are: Toys with Small Parts, Magnets, Balloons, Toys that shoot objects into the air, Toys that are too loud, Scooters & other riding toys, Toys with toxic materials, & Chargers & adapters.

Coronavirus has affected almost everything we do – including celebrating Halloween.
The CDC recommends lower risk activities:
Carving pumpkins with members of your household or with friends at safe distance outside; Have a virtual Halloween costume contest; Decorate your home; Have a Halloween movie night with members of your household; Have a Halloween scavenger hunt.
The CDC says using a costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask during Covid.

if a child swallows high-powered magnets, the magnets will attach to each other and block or obstruct their intestines which can lead to serious injuries. If you think your child has ingested one or more magnets, don’t wait. Get your child to your local hospital so they can be x-rayed as soon as possible.

In its 13th year, National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place October 18-24. With more than 815,000 licensed teen drivers in Florida, it is so important for teens to practice safe driving. The week is dedicated to reinforcing safety rules with teens so that they can be safe behind the wheel and if they are riding with friends. It’s a great time to remind teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, alcohol, drugs, speeding and not wearing a seat belt.

Every day, the medical community is learning something new about the novel coronavirus. Although COVID-19 is typically considered a lung infection, scientists have found that

Congratulations to Terrell • Hogan partner, Chris Shakib, for being inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Jacksonville Chapter. ABOTA is a national

Finally some good news for our mesothelioma clients. The FDA has approved Bristol Myers Squibb drug combination of Opdivo and Yervoy to be used to treat

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council postponed the observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month from April to October 2020. Similar to Drunk

The unprecedented $5 trillion dollars approved in recent federal stimulus packages will undoubtedly help millions of people in need, but it also attracts shady operators

The decision to put your loved one in a nursing home is a challenge. Nursing homes are designed to provide skilled nursing and long-term medical

In 2018, every 32 seconds one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle was involved in a crash. On average, two children

Delta Air Lines announced in January that it’s going to redesign its Passport Plum uniforms made by Lands’ End as soon as late next year in