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Laundry Pods: Dangers to Children

posted on Friday, March 17th, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury

Do you know what a “laundry pod” is? Laundry pods are small plastic-coated devices that contain liquid or powder detergent. There are laws in Florida concerning the labeling and distribution of laundry pods. These regulations are designed to protect children...

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Fog Warnings: Driving Tips to Keep you Safe

posted on Friday, March 10th, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury, Uncategorized

  Tips on Driving Safely in Fog Fog is a major threat to traffic safety, especially in Florida and other areas of the Southeast. Motorists involved in fog-related accidents will probably need legal assistance, the type available from Tampa personal...

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Are Driverless Cars Really That Safe?

posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury

Vehicles with autonomous driving capability are all the rage. While fully automated cars are still a few years or decades away, cars that have limited automation are already here. These changes have given rise to an emerging legal landscape. Wagner,...

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Injured While at an Amusement Park? Do I Have a Case?

posted on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury

Amusement parks can provide a day full of excitement for the family. There are rides to cover all ages from slow horse carousels to the fastest and largest roller coasters. As much fun as a park is, accidents can happen...

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How to Prevent Fatalities in a Plane Emergency

posted on Monday, February 6th, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury

All of us have seen scary movies involving emergencies in the air. At Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, we want in-flight emergencies to stay a matter for Hollywood writers. Anyone traveling in an airplane these days should prepare for an emergency...

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Why you Should Avoid Driving During a Storm

posted on Friday, January 27th, 2017 and is filed under Personal Injury, Uncategorized

Florida drivers may not have snow to deal with during the winter months, but heavy rain is a common occurrence making accidents more likely. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, approximately 22 percent of all traffic...

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Defective Products: Samsung Galaxy Phone

posted on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 and is filed under Personal Injury

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone has surely had its share of bad publicity in the past few months, as the once-heralded phone has been at the center of several claims that the new phone is susceptible to catching fire....

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Black Friday: Drivers Beware!

posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 and is filed under Uncategorized

Many people wait all year long to go shopping on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when retailers lure shoppers with the promise of significant discounts. While there may be many good deals on Christmas gifts you can’t find any...

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Black Friday: Shopping Woes!

posted on Monday, November 21st, 2016 and is filed under Personal Injury

The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States. Retailers pull out all the stops in hopes of attracting shoppers. These tactics include offering huge sales on many...

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Famous Whistleblowers: Spotlight on Mark Whitacre

posted on Monday, September 12th, 2016 and is filed under Whistleblowers

The False Claims Act allows private citizens to file suit, on behalf of the government, against any person (or corporation) who commits fraud against the United States. This type of lawsuit is often called Qui Tam, an old Latin term...

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