By the time they are 80, workers in Florida will have walked about 73,000 miles each -- based on the approximately 5,000 steps that the average worker walks every day. In certain occupations, like construction in which employees spend most of the day on their feet, it...
With so much traffic in the Fort Walton Beach area now that summer is upon us, we are seeing an increase in rear-end collisions.This is the kind of accident that jolts you and jars your nerves, but you are more worried about the damage to your car than to yourself....
Whether you are on vacation in Destin or live in Fort Walton Beach, having an accident is never planned, but you can have a plan in place if you or someone you know is involved in an auto or boating accident so your rights are protected. First and foremost, try to...
When someone dies in a car accident on one of Florida's many roads or highways, it is a tragic loss for the surviving family members. The loss, however, seems magnified when the accident could have been avoided. In some circumstances, the negligent action of one...
With all the vehicles traveling on Florida roads, it is not surprising that so many collisions occur. Many of them result from negligent driving, often leaving innocent passengers and/or others suffering severe personal injury. This was the case in a recent auto...
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, those who are left behind can suffer with overwhelming grief, anger and a sense of loneliness. Under these circumstances, the last thing people are likely thinking about is money.However, as much as people may not want to think...
Demolitions of multi-story buildings are dangerous procedures that often leave construction workers injured. Although their workers' compensation insurance benefits typically cover medical expenses, these victims are sometimes left with long-term health problems or...
Becoming disabled and losing the ability to provide for a family must be one of the worst situations in which a Florida person can find him or herself. While most people are aware of the availability of Social Security Disability benefits, many are unfamiliar with the...
Property owners have a duty to take reasonable measures to prevent visitors from suffering injuries. Whenever a person in Florida or another state is hurt on the property of another party, he or she may be able to pursue recovery of damages if the appropriate evidence...
On Saturday, Nov. 4, a Tallahassee girl suffered injuries after being thrown from the 'Musik Express,' a North Florida Fair ride. Similar accidents in other states have led to personal injury lawsuits, which might also happen in this case. The general manager of the...
