The summer weather in Florida invites outdoor enthusiasts to take to the woods to ride their ATVs on the challenging trails. Unfortunately, not all participants recognize the risks of doing this while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Operating such a vehicle while under...
If you have gotten hurt on the job, you probably take some comfort in the possibility of collecting workers' compensation. After all, these benefits are available to injured workers to cover medical expenses and at least a portion of lost wages, which can come of...
With Daytona Bike Week for 2019 arriving this March, motorcycles will be in the news. Riders from all over the United States descend on Daytona Beach for the week-long celebration. Unfortunately, some of the news may not be good. The National Highway Traffic...
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on Florida roads. They have nothing protecting them in the event of a crash, and they must navigate roads alongside huge trucks and speeding cars.Children are especially vulnerable pedestrians, as they are even...
Following the devastating storms that hit Florida recently, emergency crews and workers who are involved in cleanup and recovery operations will be exposed to numerous hazards that could be life-threatening. While the state-regulated workers' compensation insurance...
For many people in Florida, summertime and water sports go hand in hand. However, safety authorities say boating is not always taken seriously, and rules are often disregarded. Every year, fatal water sports accidents lead to wrongful death lawsuits.The Coast Guard...
Employers in all industries in Florida must protect the health and safety of employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes general safety regulations along with some rules that apply to particular industries. A significant number of workers'...
From January to June 2015, nearly 19,000 people were killed across the country in motor vehicle accidents, and the number of injuries rose significantly. This represented an increase in deaths of 14 percent over the same period in 2014, and the statistics keep going...
All kinds of injuries and accidents lead to the staggering number of claims in civil lawsuits that are filed in Florida and other states annually. Anybody who is suffering the consequences of injuries caused by another person's negligence might have grounds for filing...
The potential for car accidents has existed since cars were first invented. However, as technology has advanced, the number of ways that accidents can happen has increased significantly. Now in 2017, new technology has made it theoretically possible for hackers to...
