On June 1st, the Environmental Protection Agency made an announcement, tentatively going forward with approving new uses of asbestos in the USA. The new ruling, which is quite broad, and unfocused, allows for the introduction and integration of...
Florida is always going to have the sun and weather all year round that makes it a great place to drive or take a motorcycle out on the road. But if the recent statistics from state law enforcement are anything to go by, there’s a disturbing new tren...
When you own or manage a property, you take on a responsibility to keep your guests safe. You also need to keep your employees safe, but that’s covered by other areas of law since they’re expected to enter dangerous areas and operate dangerous equip...
Florida is famous for a lot of things, but high on that list is the huge number of amusement parks, resorts, and other destinations that bring millions of tourists to the area every year. While these locations must go through intense inspections and...
When you're injured in an accident in Florida, it can have long-term, far-reaching consequences on your life. Making a full recovery isn't easy, and it's often something that comes with a financial struggle as well as a physical one. For most who are...
Every day, accidents happen on job sites around Florida. And when they occur, it's easy for the person who was hurt to assume that they just need to file a worker's comp claim and be done with the process. In a perfect world, that would be the case....
Social security disability is a payroll tax-funded, federal insurance program with benefits that are paid to you and certain members of your family if you are insured. When the benefits payout, it means you had worked long enough, and you paid social...
Workers Compensation benefits can be found across the country and in nearly all states and is a way to get compensated if you are involved in an accident at work and sustained any kind of injury or illness related to the job. Workers Compensation m...
Sadly, one of the reasons that societies like the United States require laws in place is to have something enforceable—and punishable—when common decency is not enough to compel people to do the right thing. One of the most common examples of this in...
Most kiddos can't wait to hit the ripe old age of 16. They can obtain their license and get a little bit of freedom from their parents. However, mothers, fathers, and other guardians are not quite as excited about the event. Although they have raised...
Most drivers are intimidated by big rigs being next to them on the road and rightfully so. Tractor-trailers are enormous when compared to conventional cars, trucks, and even SUVs. As if their sheer size is not enough to cause people to feel threatene...
Florida is an excellent place to see the sights on a Harley, Honda, BMW, or another type of motorcycle. It offers pristine conditions to hit the open road and let the wind whip through your hair. In fact, the state is home to many charitable events,...
In the world of physics, there is simply no debate about who wins in a confrontation between a pedestrian on the street, and a vehicle. The vehicle is going to win every time simply because it is bigger, has more mass, and thus is capable of deliveri...
It should come as no surprise to anyone in Florida that because of the warm, year round weather, we see a lot of enthusiasts choosing to ride motorcycles here. Unfortunately, a more tragic consequence of this year ‘round usage, combined with not alwa...
Unlike other states in the country, Florida does not have a “universal” helmet law for motorcyclists that requires them to wear a helmet at all times while on a motorcycle. It’s easy to see why motorcycle enthusiasts in Florida wouldn’t want to. With...
Dog bites and animal attacks are dangerous issues. They leave people with physical wounds and often cause them to fear pets for the rest of their lives. In Jacksonville recently, a 6-year old girl had to be hospitalized after sustaining severe, life-...
Parents go above and beyond to keep their children safely out of harm's way. They purchase high-quality car seats, strollers, and even pay close attention to the types of toys that they buy. People also look for the safest vehicles. After all, potent...
People expect to remain safe and sound while operating their vehicles, and why not? Today's cars have anti-lock brakes, air bags, seat belts, and tons of other safety devices. However, auto accidents are anything but forgiving, and they can leave peo...
