When you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, settlement, or even a lawsuit, legal terminology can be very confusing. Since only people in legal fields use these terms, sometimes all of the legal jargon can run right over your head. So to real...
Whether you own an organization that relies on volunteers, or you volunteer your time to a cause, it is important that you understand how worker’s compensation applies to volunteers. Most people assume that since volunteers are not full time employe...
New crash avoidance technologies have allowed manufacturers to make cars safer than ever. Crash avoidance technologies have already saved countless lives and reduced injury in even the worst auto accidents. So we’ve put together a comprehensive lis...
Your children are the most important thing in the world to you, so their safety is paramount. So far in 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice of recall for four different brands of child safety seats....
It is no surprise why Florida is called “the sunshine state” with its wonderfully mild and mostly pleasant weather. However, this means that throughout the year from summer vacation to the winter holidays, there are an abundance of visitors and touri...
With the summer season finally here, many Florida residents are excited to hop on their boat and enjoy themselves. However, even an experienced boater can make mistakes. That is why it is always good and important to keep up with the latest safety ru...
The dangers of drowsy driving do not receive nearly enough attention as it deserves. Mostly, because it often goes unreported and is much more difficult to pinpoint as a cause or factor in car accidents compared to factors like speeding or alcohol. H...
There has sadly been a lot of tragic events happening around Florida in the past few weeks including the alligator attack at Disney. It is scary for any parent to imagine losing their child or having them harmed by a wild animal. Unfortunately, this...
A tort is defined as a wrongful act that causes an injury. A tort can be the result of either negligent acts or intentional acts. An intentional tort is when a person, business, or organization intentionally caused the injury. Intentional torts us...
When most people think of medical malpractice they think of doctor errors or mistakes. However, there are many other types of medical malpractice that can impact your and your family’s health and well being. We have put together this guide of the m...
Sports are a great activity for kids. They help promote physical health and well being, foster healthy competition, and encourage teamwork and social skills. Plus, sports can be a fun, beneficial way for kids to spend their free time. However spor...
If you’ve been injured in an accident or as the result of negligence, many times insurance companies and businesses will settle with you out of court. One of the most common types of settlements is a structured settlement. A structured settlement i...
If you own any property, whether it is private property or property related to a business, you are liable for the safety of anyone on that property. This liability is known as premises liability. If you are not aware of your premises liability, you...
There are currently around 4 million people working as temporary employees in the United States. That number is expected to grow as two in five companies will look to employ temporary staff this year. With so many temporary employees, it’s importan...
When you’ve been injured at work, regardless whether it was an accident-related injury, a cumulative trauma from physical stress or strain, or even an occupational disease, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. However, your employer or their i...
Florida has the fifth highest rate of uninsured drivers in the United States. It is estimated that 23% of all Florida drivers do not carry car insurance. So what happens when you are hit by one of these drivers? How are you protected when they don...
You hear about them routinely on the news. You may have even recently been invited to join a class action lawsuit after purchasing a product or service. This may leave you wondering some pretty important questions like: What is a class action laws...
Summer is coming, and in Florida, that means road construction season. So it’s a great time to refresh your driver safety before hitting the roads. If you follow these basic safety tips then you can avoid getting into an accident in a construction...
