The occupants of a vehicle are likely going to suffer injuries if they are involved in a serious crash. The likelihood of this occurring is greater in some cases than others. One of the primary factors that can lead to these injuries is failing to wear a seat belt....
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2019
1 Orlando road construction worker is killed, another injured
One road construction worker was killed and another one was seriously injured while working on a highway project late last month. The deadly job site incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Lucerne district. This area is located near the intersection of...
Pedestrian’s death shows the risks of walking in Central Florida
Orlando is not the safest place for pedestrians. If you've ever walked down the street, you may have noticed how much traffic there is and how many accidents take place. While pedestrians do need to be cautious, it is also up to drivers to be aware of their...
Spinal cord injuries require intensive care
Patients who have a spinal cord injury are in for a lot of intensive treatments when they enter the emergency room. This can be a frightening time, but it is one that can make a huge difference in the outcome. The doctors and nurses have a few things to think about...
Coping with the aftermath of a catastrophic personal injury
As you undoubtedly know, a personal injury can disrupt your life at any moment. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, cause a great amount of harm to the human body from broken bones to brain damage to catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Should you shroud yourself in...
Staying safe on the road this Halloween
If you're still a little anxious about driving because you've recently been involved in a car crash, you likely aren't looking forward to driving on Halloween night. It can be a particularly dangerous time because of the number of cars as well as young pedestrians out...
Florida woman injured in nail salon loses lawsuit
What was supposed to be a pleasant trip to a nail salon for a Florida woman turned into a nightmare of epic proportions. During her pedicure, she was cut by a mishandled pair of scissors. The woman went into shock and nearly died from the resulting infection and went...
Safety tips for manufacturing work
If you don't have any real job experience, you may find your best opportunities to gain employment and experience in the manufacturing sector. The labor-intensive jobs in many factories tends to lead to a rapid turnover in employees as they move up in position or move...
You have rights when planning a funeral
Planning a funeral for a loved one after a tragic accident is often emotionally challenging. It might also be financially draining. Unfortunately, laying the person to rest is going to be an expensive endeavor. If price is a concern, there are some options that you...
Work comes to a halt on Interstate 4 after another worker dies
A $2 billion overhaul of Interstate 4 (I-4) that began in 2015 came to a screeching halt late last week in Orlando after a worker died on the job. The continuation of the downtown highway project is now up in the air. According to eyewitnesses, a road construction...