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Q. What is a wrongful death lawsuit? A. A wrongful death claim generally consists of four elements: (1) the death was caused, in whole or part, by the conduct of the defendant; (2) the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death; (3) there is a surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents; and […]

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S Marshals seized elderberry juice products that have been distributed by Wyldewood Cellars Inc., based in Peck, Kan., because the products are unapproved and misbranded drugs.  According to the FDA’s complaint, Wyldewood Cellars makes claims in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act […]

The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). The FD&C Act prohibits the marketing of adulterated or misbranded cosmetics in interstate commerce. Violations of the Act involving product composition–whether they result from […]

Lawlor, Winston, White & Murphey Managing Partner, Andrew Y. Winston selected by Florida Trend Magazine as a member of the 2011 "Legal Elite"
Fort Lauderdale, FL  June, 2011 — Andrew Y. Winston, managing partner of Lawlor, Winston, …

Lawlor, Winston, White & Murphey partners Andrew Y. Winston and M. Benjamin Murphey selected as 2011 "Super Lawyers"
Fort Lauderdale, June 2011 — Lawlor, Winston, White & Murphey managing partner, Andrew Y. Winston has been&nbsp…

These days, mobile phones have become a daily accessory for all of us. But you will be amazed to know that someone who texts while driving a car is twice as likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident as someone who is drunk or else impaired at the .08 alcohol level (Standard DUI […]

If you are injured by someone else’s negligence, you need to consider the following things to make sure that your personal injury claim is settled fairly and quickly: • Note down everything you remember about the accident or injury. For example, when and where it happened, the names, addresses and contact numbers of your witnesses, […]

With the increasing number of cars on the road in Florida, car accidents have steadily been on the rise. Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in the US. Auto accident fatalities and injuries often leave the victims and their families distressed as well as being left with the […]

Do you live in Florida? Have you suffered from an injury resulting in a loss of work, or hardship and are thinking about contacting a lawyer? Here are some important things to consider making your search for a personal injury attorney a lot easier: “Shop around”. Make sure that you choose the right Florida personal […]

You look out over the water in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and you instantly think: relaxation, calm, and blue seas to match the blue skies. You see boats of all sizes from sailboats to cruise ships floating seamlessly along the tranquil waters. What you don’t consider is that you could slip or fall on a boat […]