Did you know that Bicycle riders were required to obey all the traffic laws in Florida? This pertains to children as well. All bicycle riders should wear helmets and any other protective gear they have. If you are a bicycle rider, please be careful and drive your bicycle defensively.

Now more than ever people are turning to their bicycles as an alternative means of transportation, whether it be for economic reasons or exercise, people are driving bicycles in record numbers, and unfortunately, more and more injuries are occurring. Some of these injuries are happening to children, and most of the injuries could have been prevented.

Another unfortunate event is careless drivers who would rather text message than pay attention to the road. My Partner, Amanda Downing recently wrote a blog on the horrors of texting while driving.

If you or anyone you know was injured or died in a bicycle accident in Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Naples or Sarasota, contact the Dellutri Law Group immediately and schedule a free initial consultation. At your consultation, you may be surprised to find out that the driver of the vehicle may be at fault, the landowner may have some liability or that the bicycle contains a manufacturers defect.

All of our personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. Our firm will not ask you to pay for cost and fees unless and until you make a recovery on your case.

I am sure most of you heard the horror story involving Dennis and Kimberly Quaid's newborn twins. The twins were given a massive overdose of the blood-thinning drug Heparin. The hospital where the medical error occurred released a statement that confirmed that three of its patients had received 1,000 times the prescribed Heparinhttp://www.dellutrilawgroup.com/lawyer-attorney-1302961.html. Instead of 10 units per millimeter. Again, the patients received 10,000 units.

President Obama continued by stating that "the notion that 'defensive medicine' is leading to higher health care costs is not supported by emperical data or academic literature. Recent news reports, CBO and GAO analyses,and statements from administration officials have shown that physicians will over-test and over-treat purely for financial reasons, unrelated to liability concerns." "Limiting the legal rights of the injured patients will do nothing to lower health care costs or aid the uninsured."

Aside from the tragic 98,000 deaths per year, the Institue of Medicine also stated that there are 1.5-million patients that suffer from mistakes with the medicine they're given.

On a personal note, if you are reading this, then you probably know me and know my passion as an attorney. I debate these issues with family members routinely. The medical malpractice issue; especially when victims bring medical negligence claims against a medical provider is an extremely touchy issue.

Many members of my family have voiced strong opposition over the years. However, over time almost each family member has had some sort of "incident" and of course, guess who they call......me. When they call me to discuss his or her "case", I can't refrain from reminding them of his or her prior comments to me about medical malpractice. And every time, without exception, thier prior strong position against medical negligence flies out the door.

Recently, my aunt and I discussed this issue once again while a very close relative was undergoing a medical procedure. Luckily our relative came through the procedure wonderfully. Don't take this out of context, my aunt and the relative have and had the utmost confidence in the physician performing the procedure. However during that waiting period (when thoughts are running wild in your mind and you fear for a person's life) my aunt declared to me that should something go wrong and if the doctor was clearly and unequivocally at fault, she would consider pursuing a claim.

My aunt for the first time was humbled to the notion of bringing a medical malpractice claim, should the worst occur. And so my theory remains, medical negligence can happen to anyone and until it happens to you (I hope it doesnt), don't be so harsh to judge those who pursue their rights against medical providers. Please note that I am not advocating running to see an attorney every time you go see a doctor, that is silly and unreasonable. However, if something happens that just doesn't seem right or hasn't been explained properly, you need to ask the tough questions.

How to protect yourself:

Should you need to visit a doctor's office, please reseach your symptoms or condition prior to your doctor's visit. Make sure when you see your doctor that they answer all of your questions to your satisfaction. Never feel guilty about getting a second opinion. In fact, if you feel you may have a serious condition, please seek a second opinion or consult with a specialist. If you are a hospital patient, please be aware at all times of the medications and the quantities being administered. Never feel ashamed or embarassed that you are requesting confirmation that the medical professionals are accurately performing their job.

If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice or you have quesitons concerning a medical error, please call The Dellutri Law Group.

This post was written by Amanda Anne Downing, Esq., Partner at The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

Plaintiff's are starting to come forward and Trial lawyers are beginning to investigate their claims of gallbladder damage, kidney stones, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks and other ailments. It seems that some users of Yaz and Yasmin experience an increase in potassium because of the diuretic effect of the drospirenone. Drospirenone is a diuretic, which could lead to hyperkalemia.

If you used Yaz or Yasmin in the past or are currently using the drug for Acne or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, it is urged that you have your physician check your potassium levels. If you believe that you were injured as a result of your use of one or both of these drugs, please contact our office immediately for a free consultation.

This post was submitted by Carmen Dellutri, Esq., founder of The Dellutri Law Group, P.A. Currently, the firm has offices in Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota. Mr. Dellutri also sits on the Board of American Board of Certification. Mr. Dellutri is also one of the founders of the Bankruptcy Law Network, Debt Law Network, Credit Law Network, and Mortgage Law Network. Mr. Dellutri also writes for the firm's bankruptcy blog and mortgage modification blog.

Florida Statute 767.04 states, "The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners' knowledge of such viciousness. However, any negligence on the part of the person bitten that is a proximate cause of the biting incident reduces the liability of the owner of the dog by the percentage that the bitten person's negligence contributed to the biting incident."

If you have been bitten by a dog, please call us for a free initial consultation.

Amanda Downing, Esq
The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage only applies to bodily injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident by the named insured, relatives residing in the same household, persons operating the insured motor vehicle and pedestrians struck by the insured motor vehicle. The PIP coverage will pay for 80% of your reasonable medical expenses up to $10,000.00. If you are on a motorcycle at the time of the accident, the Florida PIP law does not afford you this coverage.

Amanda Downing, Esq., is a Partner at the Dellutri Law Group, P.A. where she handles significant Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases.

I recently handled a motorcycle accident case where during my client's deposition he was asked if he had ever wrecked his motorcycle prior to the subject accident-he replied, "no". At mediation we were shown copies of pages from my client's "My Space" page where my client bragged on his webpage about all the stunts he had previously performed on his motorcycle resulting in multiple crashes, burn outs and prior similar injuries.

Until a settlement has been reached and while your case is pending, PLEASE do not participate or place any personal information on any internet websites. Even if you have requested that your web page be seen by private invitation only, the attorney for the at fault insurance company may request a court order for permission to obtain access to your internet pages.

If you would like additional information regarding your personal injury claim. Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
Amanda Downing, Esq.

Amanda Downing, Personal Injury Attorney, The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

For example, if, as a result of an auto accident, your vehicle is a total loss, and it is worth $8,000.00 but you still owe $12,000.00 to the lender or lease holder, you are responsible for the difference. In this scenerio, Gap coverage would cover the difference that is still owed ($4,000.00 in the prior example).

The at fault party is not responsible or liable if the client owes more than the car is worth. At The Dellutri Law Group, http://www.dellutrilawgroup.com/lawyer-attorney-1351138.html, we often see clients devastated when they learn that they still owe money on a car that they can longer drive or use.

The best way to help you and your family avoid this situation is to ensure that your automobile policy provides for Gap coverage.