Our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Fourth of July holiday is usually centered around fun, and many of us celebrate the long weekend with friends and family, but like many other holidays, risks of accidents and…
A 2-year-old boy was snatched off the beach by an alligator on Wednesday at a Disney World Resort. His body was recovered around 3:30 today. The body was taken to Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office. It is believed that the gator drowned the boy. The 7- to 8-foot reptile grabbed…
Detectives in the Upper Keys are investigating three reports involving hidden cameras found in women’s restrooms. In all three incidents, miniature cameras hidden in coat hooks were found mounted on the walls in the women’s restrooms. The coat hooks mounted in all three locations are identical to devices available for…
Texas club owners failed to amp up security for a show featuring two rival rap groups and an aspiring emcee was shot in the head, according to reports. The man’s mother alleges the fight could have been expected. The show was on April 9 and according to the Facebook post,…
Dozens of people have fallen ill after a carbon monoxide leak at a Miami office building. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, high levels of carbon monoxide were found on the second floor Monday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue spokeswoman said several people were showing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. At least…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. They have compiled some pretty surprising data on holiday decorating injuries, so if you find yourself in the hospital emergency room from a holiday decorating injury…
A man fell about three stories at a construction site on International Drive Thursday afternoon. According to an Orange County spokeswoman, the man was conscious when firefighters reached him. The man, in his 40s, was taken by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to reports. The construction site is…
During the first three months of 2015, three people felt seriously ill after riding Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey at Universal Orlando. According to a quarterly theme-park injury report submitted to the state of Florida, Walt Disney World reported six injuries and Universal reported seven. There were no reported…
More than 200 passengers on two cruise ships, Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas and Celebrity’s Infinity, have fallen ill with norovirus. The CDC is now investigating the outbreak and monitoring clean up procedures on the two ships. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads through…
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, General Electric has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty for failing to report an unreasonable risk of serious injury caused by defective ranges and dishwashers. Reports show that the connector in the range’s wire harness can overheat and cause a fire, which…