Category: Catastrophic Injury

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
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18 Jul 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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What do you Mean I Can't Sue the Government?

Or the Police Department, School Board, Post Office, FBI or any other federal or local governmental entity!  That right, it’s called Sovereign immunity and it protects the Government, nationally, locally and internationally from being sued. The…
10 Jun 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Pain and Suffering and Your Personal Injury Case

Pain and suffering is the central theme in personal injury law.  In fact, the overall costs associated with all types of pain and suffering that result from an accident with injuries is the primary reason people seek compensation. In one sense,…
10 May 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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How to Be Compensated for Injuries Sustained in a “Low-Impact” Collision

Millions of people are injured every year in vehicles that sustain zero or minimal property damage. That means there is little or no “visible” damage to the vehicle. A common trend by insurance companies is to dispute or undermine injuries…
29 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Powerboat Carrying Owner of Speedboat Manufacturer Flips in Florida Keys, Killing One and Injuring Three

The owner of a Bristol, Rhode Island speedboat manufacturing company was fatally injured in one of his company's boats in the Florida Keys in early November.  Joseph Sgro, 63, the owner of Rhode Island-based speedboat manufacturer Outerlimits…
02 Nov 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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E-Cigarettes & The Risks

E-cigarettes were first introduced in the U.S. in 2007 as a “healthy” alternative to traditional smoking tobacco cigarettes. The popularity of vaping has a resulted in a huge U.S. market, with more than 10% of Americans using the smokeless…
26 Oct 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Samsung Being Sued After Exploding Android Causes Burns

Samsung’s troubles with the Galaxy Note 7 have gone from bad to worse. On September 09, a Florida man was shopping at Costco when his Galaxy Note 7 exploded in his pocket. The device caught fire, burning through the pocket of his pants, and…
16 Sep 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Wellington Regional Medical Center v. Giovanni Pillonato:  A Win for Newborns Who Suffer Brain Injury During Delivery. 

The Fourth District’s recent decision in Wellington Regional Medical Center v. Giovanni Pillonato, 2016 WL 4548485 (Fla. 4th DCA Sept. 1, 2016), strikes a blow against the assault on the right of recovery for obstetrical patients whose newborn…
30 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Takata Airbag Explosion

The horrible story continues as Takata airbags injure and take lives all over the United States of America.  The airbags have been tied to at least 14 deaths and many more serious injuries and is part of the largest automotive recall in history. …
11 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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The Recent Decision in Wilde: Is my cause of action “under” or “limited by” the DRAM Shop Act?

The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Okeechobee Aerie 4137, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc. v. Wilde, 41 Fla. L. Weekly D1783a, 2016 WL 4132105 (Fla. 4th DCA Aug. 3, 2016) seems to answer that very question. What Happened…
06 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Seat Belt Injuries — Still the Better Alternative

Seat belts are designed for one purpose — to save lives. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that seat belts save 13,000 lives every year. Since the 1970’s, seat belt use has skyrocketed, and the recent addition…