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Why You Should Wear Eye Protection

Why You Should Wear Eye Protection

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…

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Technology that can reduce car accidents

9 Safety Features That Can Reduce Car Accidents

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…

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personal injury claim for COVID-19

Can You File a Personal Injury Claim for COVID-19?

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…

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Survival on the Road: These Six Items Might Save Your Life

Road travel is an essential part of daily life for most people. It's also one of the most dangerous parts. You probably already protect yourself by wearing a seatbelt and obeying traffic laws, but there…

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Damage caused by hurricane

Filing A Hurricane Insurance Claim

If hurricane season in Florida makes you nervous, you have every right to be. Damage caused by hurricanes and tropical storms upset lives and cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. Hurricane…

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Hurricane Preparation for Your Home

Hurricane season in Florida finds residents and visitors hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Last year produced 18 named storms, including a category five monster among the six hurricanes that threatened the…

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A Spinal Cord Injury lawsuit can help address long lasting pain and suffering.

How Much Is A Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Worth?

The frequency of people suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries may surprise you. For example, estimates of people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States range from 249,000 to as many as 363,000, with approximately 17,700…

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Senior driving laws means elderly motorists may be subject to different rules

Driving Rules For Seniors In Florida

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 52 million members of the baby-boom population reached 65 years of age or older and represented 16% of the population in 2018. If current estimates prove to be correct,…

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Airbag deployed in vehicle during car accident.

Your Right To Compensation for Airbag Injuries

If you drive a car or other passenger vehicle made in 1999 or later, it probably has airbags to protect the vehicle's occupants in case of a collision. Accident data compiled by the federal government…

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Electric Scooter Accidents in Tampa Bay

Recently, more than 2400 electric scooters have taken over the streets of Tampa, Florida and more will arrive in St. Petersburg this fall. In welcoming this new mode of transportation, local governments examined other e-scooter…

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Man on motorcycle wearing helmet for safety.

Helmet Safety and How They Can Save Lives

News that Florida leads the nation in motorcycle accident fatalities should not come as a surprise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the use of a helmet reduces the risk of dying…

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Fire safety is critical during winter months. picture of house on fire.

Fire Safety Tips for Winter Heating Season

Florida is known for its temperate climate and favorable winters. Still, the occasional cold snap can have us grabbing coats and scarves and turning on a rarely used heater. The truth is, whether you live…

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A man with his head in his hands looking down, recognizing a traumatic brain injury

Recognizing a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury is unlike a broken bone or other injuries suffered by victims of motor vehicle or other accidents. A traumatic brain injury can cause dramatic changes to someone's personality and impair sensory…

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Seemingly simple fireworks, such as these sparklers, can cause a serious burn injury

Burn Injury FAQ – Staying Safe this Fourth of July

According to the CDC, more than 1.1 million burn injuries occur each year for which people seek medical care. The Fourth of July is the busiest day for emergency responders called upon to treat burns…

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A new bill could target human trafficking in the hotel industry

Florida Bill Could Empower Human Trafficking Victims Against Hotels

Slavery exists and Florida is attempting to do something to end it. A bill pending in the state legislature would grant victims of human trafficking the right to file a civil lawsuit for damages against anyone benefiting…

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