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At the law offices of Zimmet & Quarles, helping people in Volusia County and the surrounding areas goes beyond just a job, it's our family tradition. The members of our firm all have deep roots in the vibrant culture of Florida. The Zimmet family and partner J. Peyton Quarles have been practicing law in the Sunshine State for over three decades, remaining dedicated to assisting people who've been injured due to the acts of others. We understand the people and the lifestyle of Central Florida and will provide our clients with knowledgeable counsel while remaining true to the values of our community.

With three members of the Zimmet family on our team, we know the importance of standing up for our loved ones during their time of need and will work diligently to find an acceptable solution to your problem. Our partners are active in the community, working with organizations like the Kiwanis Club, Serenity House and ACT as well as serving as the chairman of the Board of Counselors at Bethune-Cookman University and protecting our area beaches with the Surfrider Foundation's local and national chapters. 

At the law firm of Zimmet & Quarles, being knowledgeable in dealing with car and motorcycle wrecks, nursing and medical malpractice and child injury may be our strongest selling point, but being a family that understands life in Central Florida is our real strength.
 

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Child Injuries:

• How to Protect Your Baby From a Cronobacter Infection   
  A Cronobacter infection can cause a very rare, but serious illness in people of all ages, but it can be deadly in young infants.
• Study Finds No Justification for Transfer of 3 or More Embryos for IVF   
  Transferring more than two embryos during an in vitro fertilization cycle does not improve a woman’s chances of having a baby and can actually be dangerous, a new study shows.
• Car Crashes and Violence Top Causes of Facial Fractures in Children   
  A new study shows motor vehicle crashes and violence are the leading causes of facial fractures in children and teens.
• CPSC Warns High-Powered Magnets a Big Threat to Kids   
  High-powered magnets continue to be a serious safety risk to children, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Children With Asthma Should Avoid Acetaminophen, Study Suggests   
  Children with asthma or at risk for asthma should avoid the use of acetaminophen, according to a new study.
  
  Acetaminophen is the over-the-counter medication of
• Acid-Suppressing Drugs Prescribed Too Often in Infants   
  Too many infants are being diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD and being prescribed acid-suppressing drugs as a result, according to a pediat
• Delayed Pediatric Appendicitis Treatment Linked to Complications, Even Death   
  An in-hospital delay of appendicitis treatment beyond two days for children was linked to increased complications, including perforation, abscess formation,
• Tip-Over Incidents At Home Can Be Deadly for Children   
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents and caregivers to inspect and anchor furniture and TVs in order to protect young children from a
• 10 Common Child Car Seat Mistakes   
  Car seat safety is crucial for protecting a child during travel, but knowing how to safely install a car seat and buckle up a child as he or she grows can be di
• Tweens Getting Most of the Recommended Vaccinations   
  Receipt of recommended vaccinations by 11- and 12-year-old children appears to be on the rise, although a new study reports that clinicians often do not administer all indicated vaccines during vaccination visits.
• Coin-Size Battery-Related Injuries and Deaths on the Rise   
  The accidental swallowing of coin-sized lithium batteries has become a mounting threat to children and senior adults, according to a new study.
• Every Day 14 Children Injured From Window Falls, Study Shows   
  Approximately 14 children are treated in hospital emergency departments each day in the United States as a result of a window fall, according to a new study.
• Doctors Keeping Very Sick Babies Off Life Support   
  A new study of babies in intensive care suggests that doctors are getting better at recognizing situations where infants are sure to die or have severe brain da
• FDA To Parents: Cough & Cold Meds Still Not Safe For Infants   
  The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory reminding parents that over-the-counter cough and cold medications for children should never be given to infants 2 and under.
• Saliva Testing Catches Infection In Newborns That Can Lead To Hearing Loss   
  A saliva sample from a newborn can be used to quickly and effectively detect cytomegalovirus infection, a major cause of hearing loss in children, a new study shows.
• Fetal Exposure To Anti-Seizure Drugs May Lower Kids’ IQ   
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked doctors to warn women of child bearing age that fetal exposure to certain anti-seizure and migraine drugs can impair the cognitive development of their children.
• One In 1,000 Newborns Develops Blood Poisoning   
  Bloodstream infections in newborns can lead to serious complications with substantial morbidity and mortality.
• Few Pediatric Patients Treated At Pediatric Trauma Centers   
  Most injured children are not being treated at pediatric trauma centers, the most appropriate location of care for young patients, according to a new study.
• Pet Doors Pose Serious Hazard To Children   
  So far this year there have been 37 drownings and 38 near-drowning incidents reported by the media across America, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• Remove Children’s Catheters As Soon As Possible To Prevent Infections   
  Hospitals can reduce the risk of life-threatening bloodstream infections in children with central venous catheters by assessing daily the patient’s progress and removing the device as early as possible, a new study says.
• Congenital Heart Defects Often Missed Prenatally And After Birth   
  Each year, some 40,000 babies in the United States and 1 million worldwide are born with structural heart defects that go undetected and could eventually cause serious damage.
• Home Safety Devices Save Kids’ Lives, Study Says   
  If you’ve ever wondered exactly how much safer your home would be for small children by using safety devices such as stair gates and cabinet locks, researchers for the first time have a precise number for you.
• Adult-Sized ATVs Not Safe For Kids   
  The rapid rise in ATV-related injuries is due to increased use and also to the production of larger, faster, and more powerful vehicles, according to new research.
• For Kids With Pneumonia, Timing Of Antibiotic Critical   
  In critically ill children with pneumonia, delays of even a few hours to treatment with the correct antibiotic can mean more days in the hospital, a new study reveals.
• Unforeseen Hazards Contribute To Toy-Related Injuries   
  Unforeseen hazards are still finding their way into toys despite recently improved safety standards, illustrating the need for a strong civil justice system that protects children and holds negligent manufacturers accountable, according to a report from the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
• Pitocin Overdose Causes Baby Brain Damage   
  When hospital staff forgot to turn off the Pitocin to a woman in labor, her baby was born with brain damage.
• Topiramate Increases Risk For Oral Birth Defects   
  New data suggest that the drug Topamax (topiramate) and its generic versions increase the risk for the birth defects cleft lip and cleft palate in babies born to women who use the medication during pregnancy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Women Commit Shaken Baby Violence As Often As Men   
  Women are just as likely as men to violently shake a small child in their care, though men cause more severe injuries and death, according to a new University
• Certain Pain Killers Linked To Increased Risk Of Birth Defects   
  Babies born to women who take opioid pain killers such as codeine, oxycodone or hydrocodone just before or in early pregnancy are at increased but modest risk of birth defects, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• What Parents Need To Know About Baby Bottles And BPA   
  Many food and liquid containers, including baby bottles, are made of polycarbonate, or have a lining that contains the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is used to harden plastics, keep bacteria from contaminating foods, and prevent cans from rusting.
• Newborn Deliveries Scheduled Too Early   
  Thousands of babies are scheduled for delivery too early, resulting in a higher risk for death and life-long health problems.
• Tips For Keeping Children Safe On The Playground   
  Each year in the United States, emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries.
• Stay Safe From Home Fires And Burns   
  Approximately 435 children are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries each day and two children die as a result of being burned.
• Misdiagnosed Placental Abruption - Know The Signs   
  Though rare, a placenta's premature separation from the uterine wall is a serious complication of pregnancy. This condition, placental abruption, occurs in only 0.5 percent of pregnancies and can unfortunately go undiagnosed.
• Symptoms And Signs For Shaken Baby Syndrome   
  Shaken baby syndrome is one of the leading causes of child  abuse deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Keep Toddlers In Rear-Facing Child Safety Seats Longer   
  Parents of infants and young toddlers are now advised by AAA to secure their children in rear-facing child safety seats for as long as possible, maxing out the upper weight or height limits of the car seat.
• Crying Is Often Trigger For Shaken Baby Syndrome   
  About 25 percent of clinically diagnosed infants die, and about 80 percent of survivors suffer lifelong neurological damage as a result of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
• Newborn Death from Congenital Heart Disease   
  Modern medicine has yet to eliminate the tragedy of infant mortality, but new technology and procedures have the potential if used correctly to reduce a large percentage of newborn deaths. Undiagnosed congenital heart disease (CHD) is responsible for almost 40 percent of newborn deaths. But strides are being made to improve the detection of this potentially deadly disease in time to provide effective treatment.
• If Your Child Is Badly Hurt or Injured While Trespassing   
  Your child may have a valid legal claim if he or she was injured by a dangerous condition or item on another's property even if your child was trespassing. Zimmet & Quarles, a Florida personal injury law firm, answers your questions about kids and teens hurt while trespassing.
• Am I Liable For My Child's Actions?   
  Parents may wonder if they are legally responsible for any injuries or damage that their children cause. There is no bright line rule in Florida that says all parents are responsible for their child's actions before the age of X. However, certain circumstances exist where parents are liable for their child's actions.
• Can You Be Sued If Your Child Loans A Friend His ATV And The Friend Is Injured?   
  This development is important for parents to be aware of whether they live in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville or anywhere else in Florida. As parents, we can be liable for the actions of our children. Depending on the circumstances, parents can be liable for the consequences that came from their child simply allowing a friend to drive their ATV.
• The Long Arm of NICA: Two ways NICA will prevent you from filing a negligence lawsuit if your child develops a neurological injury in a hospital nursery.   
  Reveals how NICA will prevent you from filing a negligence lawsuit even if your child develops a neurological injury in a hospital nursery. Don't let this happen to you.
• NICA Gets Aggressive with Injured Florida Children and their Parents   
  The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) lost a case on appeal recently in which it took a page from underhanded insurance company tactics and attempted to deny benefits to deserving claimants. Injured children and their parents should be wary when dealing with this agency.
• How to spot child abuse: know the signs   
  Child abuse is all to common and preventable. If we take the time to notice a few telltale signs and act on them, we can help prevent child abuse and save a child from a life of trauma and even death
• Florida Law Treats Child Injuries Differently than Other Injuries   
  Children are different than adults and should be treated as such. Florida law recognizes their more vulnerable nature and treats child injuries differently than adult injuries. Here's how ...
• Florida’s Statute of Limitation for Sexual Abuse Claims Against Children Eliminated   
  Florida has one of the very best civil statutes of limitation regarding child abuse. Florida legislators have recognized that child abuse victims are not always able to remember their abuse because of the psychological trauma it inflicts.
• FAQ: Birth Related Neurological Injuries and NICA   
  Frequently Asked Questions by parents of children with birth-related neurological injuries:
• Helpful Resources For Parents of Children With Birth-Related Neurological Injuries   
  Helpful Resources For Parents of Children With Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
• An Introduction to Florida's Birth Related Neurological Injury Laws (NICA)   
  The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was established by the Florida Legislature to protect Florida doctors at the expense of neurologically damaged infants and their families. NICA protects doctors by limiting the amount of money they are responsible for when they cause a baby to have brain damage.
• Shaken Baby Syndrome   
  Shaken baby syndrome is the term doctors use to describe the injuries that infants or young children incur when they are shaken. Shaken baby syndrome most commonly occurs as a result of two situations: it is either part of a pattern of abuse by a caregiver or a result of a caregiver's momentary loss of good judgment from the frustration of having to respond to a crying baby.

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