When a person is convicted of a criminal offense, a sentence of probation supervision can be a preferable alternative to jail or prison confinement. Reporting to a probation officer while living at home sounds easy,…
If you need a reminder about the risks associated with driving, 3,398 people lost their lives in 393,856 crashes on Florida roads in 2023. These accounted for 251,576 injuries. Many factors contribute to causing car…
You’re a careful driver with no accidents or traffic infractions on your record, so why has the cost of your car insurance gone up? You’re not the only one trying to figure out why car…
Look around, and chances are you’ll see a ladder. They are everywhere, from construction sites to a closet or garage in the average home. If you don’t own one, you’ll probably buy one as soon…
Someone falling down staircases in movies may be entertaining, but the results in real life can be devastating. Staircase slip-and-falls account for millions of people requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments for their injuries. The…
Following a car accident, you or a loved one may be able to seek compensation for any expenses and pain and suffering resulting from your injuries. Typically, the first step to recovering compensation is to…
Have you ever purchased a product to find it doesn't work as advertised or, worse yet, causes an injury? Whether it's a defective appliance, a family car, or a medication, defective products can be frustrating.…
The shock and chaos at the car accident scene make it difficult for the drivers and occupants to think clearly. It’s even worse when you must also contend with the effects of an injury. Mistakes…
If you suffered injuries in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be considering not hiring an attorney to represent you. Relying on adjusters and investigators for insurance companies to do what is…
According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, forward collision warning and automatic braking systems developed by automotive engineers reduced rear-end collisions by 50%. As much as these and other crash-avoidance technologies…
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect how the brain functions. According to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs claimed the lives of 69,000 people in 2021, with…
A new ride-share service makes getting around Downtown Tampa convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly. DASH, which stands for Downtown Area Shared Hubs, allows you to use an app to summon a yellow Tesla Model Y…
If you want to remain popular with the children on your holiday gift, you’ll shop for toys. The challenge is finding toys kids want while avoiding anything that could hurt them. It’s not as easy…
Most folks look forward to the holiday season and the opportunity to get together with friends and relatives. Unfortunately, the holiday season is the deadliest time of the year for drivers and occupants of cars,…
The holiday season should be a time to create memories of visits with family and friends and enjoying the brightly colored lights and decorations at stores and homes. No one wants their holiday festivities ruined…