When in the workplace, it is important that you understand the risk factors that could potentially cause a slip and fall accident and find ways you can prevent this from happening. While there may be signs and other warnings listed around the workpla...
Navigating the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits may be challenging if you are unsure of where to start and you don’t know the proper steps to take to go from the beginning of the process to see a successful ending with appr...
Social Security Disability is a type of insurance that pays out benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are insured and have worked the appropriate amount of time that is necessary. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supp...
Getting injured at work is something that no one hopes happens to them. And yet, at the same time, if it’s going to happen anywhere, work is the place with the highest likelihood, simply because many people spend eight or more hours, five days a week...
For professionals in Florida who have worked hard and earned fulltime employment, with benefits, workers compensation is one of those big factors that creates a lot of peace of mind. In a country where one bad accident is capable of wiping out life’s...
For a lot of Americans, the idea of going to court for a lawsuit usually conjures up stories of two heated enemies, going into the legal equivalent of an ugly, knock-down, drag-out fight. In some instances, unfortunately, this is true. A person injur...
Florida is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the USA, if not the world. The mild climate means that many “snow birds” flock to this state during the winter, when temperatures here are still pleasant and warm. But beyond that, the many world-...
For most people, the primary means of income is going to be simple and straightforward. You get a job, you work, and you get paid. Whatever you get paid, that money is yours to do with as you wish, whether it’s to pay a mortgage or save for a college...
America is a nation that is forged in hard work, and that means it knows the value of a good worker. This is a country that tries hard to ensure that people who put in the time and the effort get a fair deal, and are recognized for their efforts. One...
If an accident occurs at the workplace, and it’s clear that this is a legitimate injury, with negligence on your part, then you are entitled to workers compensation. However, in order to get that workers compensation, and ensure that there are as few...
Getting injured on the job in America meant a very different thing in the 20th century. Back then, America was primarily a country of industry and agriculture. So injuries then—and to a degree even today—were related to more physically demanding acti...
No matter where you live in Florida, you are probably well aware of the longer than normal commuting times involved in getting to and from work. Some people may see up to two hour long commutes on a daily basis because of congested traffic, adverse w...
With school back in session, it is important that we brush up on the laws regarding school buses and pedestrian safety to avoid any accidents. The traffic in the morning and afternoon on school days can prove to be a mess due to the massive congestio...
In the state of Florida, a dog owner has only two defenses when it comes to a dog bite claim. These two defenses include trespassing as well as comparative negligence. Florida’s dog bite law also requires an injured person to be lawfully in place whe...
You have recently been involved in a car accident and sustained injuries. Now the medical bills are beginning to pile up, and you are unsure of what you need to do to file a claim so that the insurance provider of the other party responsible can step...
The term slip and fall is often used in personal injury cases in which a person slips or trips on someone else’s property. This type of personal injury case can also fall into the category of a premise liability claim. Typically, slip and fall case...
When there is a boating accident, there may also be a few hiccups and obstacles when it comes to the legal issues associated with personal injury cases due to these kinds of accidents. The biggest challenges come when determining liability and establ...
Accidents happen, and when they do, you might find that you have a personal injury case because of an accident or injury that you have sustained due to the negligence of another person. If you do decide to take legal action, then you may have a few q...
If you have been involved in a car accident, then you may be a bit unsure of what steps to take following the accident. For example, if someone else was the cause of the accident, what do you do? Do you file a claim with the other driver’s insurance...
