Florida is a beautiful and entertaining state to visit all year. It is a place to make memories with loved ones, from going sightseeing to participating in water activities. Unfortunately, it can also be a place where accidents happen and someone gets hurt. More often...
If you took a fall on someone else’s property, you may have thought you only sustained a minor injury. You might not even have seen a doctor afterward. It was only when the pain persisted that you finally sought medical attention and learned, to your surprise,...
Too many people make the mistake of oversimplifying legal claims. For instance, it is easy to assume that if you get hurt on someone’s property, you can file a lawsuit against the property owner. While this may certainly be possible, there are a number of legal...
Florida is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations, and many tourists opt to save on the cost of a rental car by relying on rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber to get around town while visiting. But if your driver gets in an accident, who will pay...
Tourists mean money for Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County and the Florida Panhandle. They can also mean problems on the roadways because they are unfamiliar with the area. Wrong turns, abrupt movements and speeding are common among out-of-state drivers. You want to...
Tractor trailers have become a standard sight on highways and roads around the country. The agricultural industry is big in Florida, and it is an industry that depends on trucks to ship fresh produce and goods from farm to stores.The trucking industry is one of the...
In 2012, three people died in an auto accident in Florida that was caused by a man who was sent to jail for 22 years after he was convicted on charges of reckless driving and vehicular homicide. The families of those who lost their lives recently filed a wrongful...
Burn injury hazards exist in many workplaces in Florida, and the lack of adequate safety training puts many workers at risk. Thousands of injured workers file workers' compensation benefit claims every year, of which a significant percentage involve burns. Employers...
Motorcyclists will always be at a higher risk of suffering catastrophic injuries when they are involved in crashes with motor vehicles. While drivers in enclosed vehicles have the structure of the bodies, safety belts and airbags to protect them, bikers have only...
As the weather turns warmer, parents in Florida might plan visits to water parks. At the same time, water parks will be preparing facilities for the summer visitors who will soon turn up in their masses. Many visitors do not realize how dangerous wave pools,...
