Construction workers use all types of ladders for all types of jobs. From painting to roofing, the use of a ladder can help speed up a project and increase efficiency. Even though there are many benefits of using a ladder on a construction site, a simple mistake can...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims

Month: May 2019
Cooking sprays can explode and leave people badly hurt or burned
Aerosol cooking spray has been a standard ingredient in most American kitchens for decades. In fact, many people would have no idea how to keep items from sticking to their pots and pans if it weren't for cooking sprays. Unfortunately, as useful as cooking spray can...
Compensation claims must be comprehensive after a car wreck
Motor vehicle wrecks can lead to catastrophic injuries that impact lives for the long term. While many people might assume that the victim's insurance company will cover the costs of care, this often isn't the case. Plus, there are many other expenses that come with...
Florida firefighters win coverage for cancer claims
For several years now, it's been well-known that firefighters suffer from cancer at a much higher rate than the general population. In fact, the 2016 release of a comprehensive study of over 30,000 firefighters who served in several large cities between 1950 and 2010...
New Florida Texting and Driving Law
A new Texting and Driving Law has passed the Florida Legislature and is on its way tothe Governor who is expected to sign it into law. The new law amends Section 316.305, Florida Statutes making it a primary offense allowing law enforcement to pull you over and write...
Product liability: Defective drugs injure victims in many ways
One of the most important advancements in medical care is the development of life-saving medicines. Examples of these drugs include antibiotics, chemotherapy and blood pressure regulation meds. Like other products, drugs can enter the marketplace with dangerous...
Disney is asked to pay up for delays in reporting worker injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on April 22 that they'd be fining Disney for $13,260. In their statement, they noted that a supervisor at one of their Florida theme parks and another at one of their resorts failed to report worker...
Lawsuits filed after alleged scooter accidents at Disney
The Magic Kingdom has a scooter problem. People on scooters are plowing into pedestrians and those riding the scooters are also getting hurt. Just last year, there were 11 or more lawsuits filed against the "happiest place on Earth" regarding injuries allegedly...
Are you protecting yourself against a car-pedestrian accident?
As a pedestrian, there are several key steps you can take to protect yourself against being injured by a motor vehicle. With the right approach, you'll feel better every time you're walking, jogging or riding your bike. To start, you should understand the most common...
Large vehicles may need more space to stop than you realize
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, almost 5,000 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in the United States in 2017, representing a 9 percent increase over the previous year. A collision between a large, commercial vehicle and...