Coronavirus Scams Advice For Consumers.
From: Federal Trade Commission Avoid Coronavirus Scams Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. The details are still coming together. Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There are no products proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 at this time. Be wary of ads for test kits. The FDA just announced approval for one home test…
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Helping People Looking For Food In South Florida
From: Feeding South Florida (FeedingSouthFlorida.org) This list is updated daily at www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19. Dates, times, and locations may change. If you plan to attend a distribution, please review this calendar the day-of to confirm the schedule. Esta lista se actualiza todos los días en www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19. Las fechas, horas, y direcciones pueden cambiar. Revise el calendario el día de…
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From Broward.org: COVID-19 Information & Updates
To get answers to your questions about COVID-19, call the Broward County COVID-19 Hotline at 954-357-9500, or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Hotline BEFORE visiting a doctor or any health care facility. Broward County officials continue to work closely with the Florida Department of Health, the Centers…
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From: South Florida Sun Sentinel: Virus Hits Another Broward Assisted-Living Facility
By Brook Baitinger The new coronavirus has made its way into yet another long-term-care facility in Broward County. Two residents and two employees are infected with the virus at Covenant Living of Florida, an assisted-living facility in Plantation, said spokesman Randy Eilts. It’s at least the fourth facility to publicly confirm the presence of positive…
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Do You Have A Product Liability Claim?
Defective or dangerous products or devices cause thousands of injuries in the United States every year. People harmed by an unsafe product or device may have a cause of action against the individual or company who manufactured, designed, or sold that product or device. Product Liability Law set the parameters and legal rules against individuals…
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How Is Compensation Determined In Car Accident Cases?
There are five major factors taken into account to determine the settlement amount in a personal injury claim resulting from a car crash. The first is the amount of money spent on medical treatments and related expenses, such as medicines and drugs, professional fees and hospital bills. The second is damages to property; if a…
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Speeding May Not Get You There Faster; In Fact, It May Not Get You There At All!
Automobile accidents happen more frequently in Florida than anyone fully realizes – current statistics reveal that there’s a crash every 10 seconds, with close to 5 fatalities reported every hour as a result of those crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that speeding is not only a major contributing factor in vehicle…
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Rights Of Construction Workers Regarding Workers’ Comp And Workplace Injuries
Construction sites are one of the most accident-prone workplaces in America, and some of the most frequently reported worker fatalities occur in the construction sector. Common causes for construction site accidents include falls, being struck by objects, electrocution, scaffolding accidents, and trench collapses. While many accidents are the result of worker distraction or failure to…
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Have You Been Injured In A Bicycle Accident?
Bicycle accidents can result in injuries, and these injuries can result in short- or long-term complications. Besides the common minor scrapes and bruising resulting from common spills, most serious injuries result from collisions with motor vehicles, which may include fractured or broken bones; internal injuries and bleeding; facial scarring and disfigurement; skull fractures and/or brain…
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The Effects Of A Serious Injury May Last Your Entire Life
Minor physical injuries can be managed with no interruption to your daily life such us working, self-care, well-being and happiness. Such injuries seldom set off psychological and emotional trauma. However, people who have pain and suffering from a serious personal injury related to vehicle, sports, accident, or accidental fall may develop feelings of stress and…
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