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Tainted Pain Shots Still Causing Meningitis Infections

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Nearly six months after the start of a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak blamed on tainted pain shots, patients who originally tested clear are showing up … Continue reading

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Digital and video evidence often vanishes automatically, requiring injured persons to act quickly.

Osmulski v. Oldsmar Fine Wine, Inc–Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine.  After you’ve been injured, it’s vital that you speak with an attorney … Continue reading

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Can nuances of an employee’s account of an at-work accident filed in an accident report negate compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act?

Robinson v. CSX Transportation, Inc.–Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. James Robinson was injured at work when the CSX Transportation, Inc. train he … Continue reading

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What is a tort?

This story is brought to you by Canan Law, a team of AV rated attorneys in St. Johns County and surrounding areas. What is tort law? A tort is an act which infringes upon another person’s rights. Tort law deals … Continue reading

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Do I have a case?

This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine.  Unfortunately, life isn’t always perfect. Accidents happen and bad things happen to good people. Filing a lawsuit may be the proper course of … Continue reading

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Hire an attorney to make sure that you receive the workers’ compensation you deserve.

Drexel Williams v. Tarmac America–First District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. Drexel Williams drove cement trucks for Tarmac America. He developed back pain following a … Continue reading

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Choose an AV Rated Attorney

This article brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine.  Selecting the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. In a civil or criminal case, much is at … Continue reading

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2 Elements You Must Prove to Receive Workers’ Compensation in Florida

Michael Caputo v. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits/Alternative Service Concepts, Inc.–First District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. After Michael Caputo suffered a closed-head injury resulting … Continue reading

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What is Case Law?

When a court hears arguments from both sides in a case, it will often refer to other rulings and court opinions regarding the law or laws in question before issuing a decision. These existing rulings and legal precedents set by … Continue reading

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Premises liability depends on control over property, not property ownership.

Ethel Metsker v. Carefree of Colorado–Second District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine.  Ethel Metsker suffered injuries when part of a vendor display collapsed on her … Continue reading

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