Being a member of the U.S. military is the honor of your life. While driving around Fort Walton Beach is significantly different from the war zones you may have experienced, you could find yourself in the middle of an automobile accident. Even though your military...
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Workers’ compensation benefits to help surviving family members
Workers in all industries in Florida are vulnerable to occupational hazards. When severe injuries or fatalities result from workplace accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration typically launches investigations to determine the circumstances that...
Drivers are susceptible to three kinds of distraction
The gorgeous Florida weather and delightful scenery in and around Fort Walton Beach could certainly be enough to take a driver's mind off the road, but these are not the only distractions.Distraction comes in three forms, which, although dangerous by themselves, could...
3 common boating hazards to watch out for this summer
Florida is a boating lover's paradise. Surrounded by water on three sides, and filled with lakes, rivers and inlets throughout, the Sunshine State is a popular place to own and operate a boat.With all the boaters enjoying the water, the possibility for accidents is...
Workers’ compensation: Buried worker rescued from collapse trench
Trenches are some of the most hazardous areas on construction sites in Florida and other states. The chances of surviving being buried under tons of soil when a trench wall collapses are said to be zero. However, a worker on a Gainesville construction site...
Why was your Social Security Disability Insurance claim denied?
When a Florida resident learns that his or her claim for disability benefits was rejected, there may be several questions about the reason for the denial. Many people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance after becoming disabled, and the rejection of an...
Workplace fatalities in the national spotlight this week
Did you know that this Friday marks the annual Workers' Memorial Day? On April 28 every year, people around the U.S. are encouraged to take some time to honor the lives of people who have died in work accidents across the country.April 28 also marks the day 46 years...
How to handle a road rage incident
AAA reports that almost 80 percent of drivers experience anger and aggression when on the road. Even more alarming, about 8 million drivers each year engage in extreme aggression or road rage, such as confronting another driver or ramming another vehicle. While you...
Gathering all the evidence after a personal injury is crucial
A report about a court case against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. that was heard in a Florida court recently underscores the need for anyone who suffers an injury due to a property owner's negligence to gather as much evidence as possible. A woman from another...
Wrongful death claims might follow fatal Florida crash
West Palm Beach police are investigating a driver who allegedly caused a fatal crash on Oct. 20. He is suspected of speeding and driving with a blood alcohol content of almost double the limit allowed in Florida. However, regardless of whether he is criminally...







