Have You Suffered An Accident Related To Roadwork In Florida?
By and large, highway construction and maintenance work in our roads is typically carried out by independent contractors, hired by the State. These contractors have an obligation to ensure public safety, but in some cases some of the applicable State safety laws – such as ensuring the correct placement of necessary road signs and the…
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Stress And Trauma Can Persist Long After Accident Injuries Have Healed
People who have suffered a serious personal injury may continue experiencing psychological after-effects well after they have completed successful medical rehabilitation. While it may be normal to experience feelings such as general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and even insomnia after an injury has physically healed, it is just as important to understand that if…
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The Role Of The Insurance Adjuster: Who They Are And How They Handle Claims
Insurance company adjusters are not really on your side. Having the proper types of insurance is indispensable in our day and age, but when you deal with insurance companies, it is important to understand exactly how they work your claim, as paying out in full is detrimental to their bottom lines. While the insurance company’s adjuster…
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Five Things That Don’t Mix Well With Getting Behind The Steering Wheel
Texting. No matter how much the danger of texting while driving has been publicized, nationwide reports keep mounting about accidents and fatalities resulting from this extremely dangerous activity. Talking on a Cell Phone. We’ve gotten so used to the idea of using the cell phone in our daily life that we forget that doing so in our…
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Concussions In Car Crashes Often Go Unnoticed And Unreported
Thousands of people are involved in automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents each year in the State of Florida. Many types of traumatic brain injuries can result from vehicular accidents, concussions being one of the most prevalent. If concussions are minor, however, they can go undetected, and minor concussions can still have a long-term impact, even…
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Enjoy A Safe Halloween!
Hungry goblins and elves are getting ready once again to go trick-or-treating in South Florida, and while Halloween is one of the most enjoyable evenings of any year, it’s important to remember that it can also be one of the most dangerous as well. Here are some easy-to-follow rules to keep this fun evening as…
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Have You Suffered A Workplace Accident In South Florida?
Workplace accidents are relatively common, even in safe working environments, and they can happen for a variety of reasons. But if a business owner fails to provide a healthy and secure workplace, the chances of an accident increase exponentially, and workers may be entitled to legal compensation. Most Florida workers receive Workers’ Compensation benefits from…
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Allow Yourself The Proper Time To Get There Without Speeding
Current statistics reveal that automobile accidents happen with alarming frequency in Florida – there’s a crash every 10 seconds, and close to 5 people die every hour. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding is not only a major contributing factor in vehicle accidents nationwide, but also results in a higher percentage of fatalities when crashes occur.… Read More →
Proving Negligence In A Court Of Law
If you’ve been injured in South Florida as a result of someone else’s negligent behavior, the person or entity that caused your personal injuries is essentially liable for those injuries. Although persons who act negligently may not have purposefully intended to cause harm, their liability results from their careless or thoughtless actions – such actions viewed in comparison to the… Read More →
Always Wear Protective Gear When Riding A Motorcycle
As Fall Season rolls around, motorcycle enthusiasts take to the roads in greater numbers to fully enjoy our beautiful Florida weather in the open air. If you are one of those enthusiasts, it is important to take all the necessary precautions to ride safely. According to reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
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