During the course of an average day, all of us become pedestrians at one point or another. As children head back to school, this is an excellent time for parents to share safety tips for…
Movies and TV shows rely on an actor wearing a cervical collar and complaining of whiplash to get a laugh about someone faking an injury. For the three million people diagnosed with a whiplash injury…
An abundance of inland waterways and limitless access to the ocean offer many boating opportunities to Floridians. Boating is possible year round in the Sunshine State, but the summer months are when its popularity soars.…
You have the right to seek compensation against the responsible party if you have been seriously injured in an accident. You may be weighing your options and wondering why you should use a personal injury lawyer.…
In honor of June 21, 2021 being the 30th annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride To Work Day, let's review what we can do to be a safe driver to motorcyclists. This is especially important…
Florida roads see their fair share of accidents. More than 254,000 people suffered injuries and another 2,951 lost their lives in crashes according to the most recent annual statistics compiled by the state. More than…
Safety on the waterways is a key issue in Florida. With more than 961,000 registered recreational vessels, the state ranks number one for the most boats in the country. Unfortunately, it also leads the nation…
A combination of ideal weather and scenic roads make Florida a popular place for motorcycle enthusiasts. In fact, the more than 545,000 motorcycles registered in the state ranks it second in the nation. Even in…
A nationwide study of driver behaviors ranked Florida as the second-worst state in the country for distracted driving. The most recently released statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that…
Any type of car accident can cause serious personal injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. However, rollover accidents seem to be particularly deadly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While rollover crashes account…
If you associate wearing eye protection to carpenters and chemists, you would be only partially correct. Workplace eye injuries send almost 25,000 people to hospital emergency departments each year, but the fact that you work…
More than 5.3 million adults and children living in the United States have a permanent disability related to a brain injury. It is estimated that the number of people living in Florida with some form…
Distracted driving caused 53,596 crashes on roads and highways in Florida in 2022. That’s 268 people killed and 2,574 injured because of a text message, a navigation device, or anything else that caused drivers to…
Taking a closer look at electrical burns and how to protect yourself seems appropriate with this year's theme for National Burn Awareness Week being electrical safety. According to a paper published by the National Center…
The spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Florida, as it does throughout the United States, with more than 1.5 million cases of COVID-19 in the Sunshine State. A positive test may leave you wondering, “Can I file…