Even though most professional truckdrivers receive considerable training, truck accidents happen at an almost alarming rate in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, police responded to 499,000 accidents...
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Workers’ compensation and job-related car accidents
In Florida, workers' compensation pays employees who get injured on the job a portion of their income. Whether or not the claim gets approved depends on if the injury relates directly to work. Injuries that occur out of the scope of employment, such as running a...
Construction and workers’ compensation claims
Construction workers in Florida know how dangerous their jobs can be. In spite of improvements in technology and safety, construction involves activities like lifting and working at high heights. In such a physically demanding job, some injuries are bound to happen....
Am I eligible for workers’ comp if I’m hurt driving to work?
Most people know that if they are ever injured in the workplace, they will be able to collect workers' compensation from their employer. But what about when you are in the process of driving to or from your job? If you are involved in an accident, is your employer...
Theme park injury lawsuits
Florida is home to some of the world most famous and popular theme parks, and millions of tourists visit the Sunshine State each year to enjoy vacations featuring thrilling rides and close encounters with wild animals. The vast majority of the people who visit theme...
Should you replace your child’s car seat after a crash?
For responsible parents like you, always placing your child in a height- and weight-appropriate car seat is non-negotiable. After all, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, car seats reduce accident fatality rates by as much as 71% for children under the...
Proposed bill would mandate drunk driving technology in cars
Car dealer showrooms in Florida and around the country could soon feature technology designed to prevent drunk driving. If passed and signed into law, the Abbas Stop Drunk Driving Act will require carmakers to include Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety...
How can you prove that a product was defective?
If you've been injured by a defective product in Florida, you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the manufacturer. However, you'll have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were harmed by the product in question. With some products, the defects are...
Prescribed or OTC Medications Can Play a Role
Many Florida residents assume that it's only dangerous to drive when taking illicit drugs or alcohol. While that's absolutely true, they may not realize that it's also dangerous to drive if they take certain OTC drugs, herbal medicines, or prescribed medications....
Dog bite: Who’s responsible?
Man's best friend can sometimes be our worst enemy, especially when they are confronted with a person they've never seen before. Unfortunately, it is those exact instances that tend to lead a person in Florida to be bitten by a dog. But if a person is bitten within...