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by Boris Lavent |
Law enforcement charged Daniel Towriss with five misdemeanor criminal charges related to the December 31, 2019, boat accident at the Port Everglades inlet. Towriss crashed his new Hydra-Sports Custom boat into the South Jetty while traveling at a high rate of speed. Three passengers on the boat were injured. The criminal charges could result in…
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by Boris Lavent |
There have been many unexpected side effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those side effects is the decrease in the number of drunk drivers on the roads during the coronavirus pandemic. As bars and nightclubs remain closed in Miami-Dade County, the number of drunk driving car accidents may continue to remain lower than in…
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by Boris Lavent |
A tragic crash in West Broward resulted in the death of a 1-year-old boy. Six other people in the vehicle sustained injuries because of the crash. Officers from the Broward Sheriff’s Office were the first to arrive at the accident scene. The vehicle had rolled over several times and ended upside down, according to a…
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by Boris Lavent |
Patients have the right to decide what happens to their bodies. Doctors have an ethical and legal responsibility to inform their patients about procedures and treatments. The patients have the right to understand and agree to a treatment plan before the doctor performs most actions. The right to be informed extends to most medical procedures…
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by Boris Lavent |
A negligent driver can turn your world upside down in a matter of seconds. Even when a traffic accident does not involve bodily injury, the damage to your vehicle can be frustrating and costly. You rely on your vehicle to get to work, run errands, and care for your family. If the damage to your…
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by Boris Lavent |
Workplace injuries are a fairly common occurrence in businesses around the country. As recently as 2018, employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries at work. Because workplace injuries can happen at any time, it is important to know and understand what is and isn’t covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Like many states, Florida requires most companies…
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by Boris Lavent |
Construction workers have a high risk of injury from accidents on the job site. Working with heavy machines, dangerous materials, and in high locations can put a construction worker at risk of catastrophic injuries and life-threatening conditions. Six construction workers were recently hospitalized after an accident at a construction site near Brickell City Centre. On…
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by Boris Lavent |
A Miami Beach man is accused of using COVID-19 relief funds to buy himself a brand new Lamborghini Huracán EVO, according to a criminal complaint filed against the Florida resident. The price tag for a Lamborghini Huracán EVO is more than $318,000. In an announcement by the Department of Justice, David T. Hines was charged…
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by Boris Lavent |
In a Reuters report, Miami health care professionals in area hospitals are struggling with the physical and emotional toll of dealing with an increase in COVID-19 cases. According to the story, many health care workers on the frontlines are frustrated as the numbers of coronavirus cases continue to rise. They are frustrated by the inability…
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by Boris Lavent |
The response to the coronavirus in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis has been confusing at times. The Governor proclaimed that he would not shut down the state. Then he changed his mind. Following partial shutdowns, the Governor allowed businesses to reopen quickly without restrictions. As the coronavirus surges in Florida, some businesses are shut down again.…
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