Thanks to air conditioning, Florida residents can get away from the heat during the warm months and enjoy a cool breeze indoors. This makes your job as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning service worker an important one for many in the Sunshine State. But like...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Month: June 2020
Mistakes to avoid when driving close to commercial trucks
The mistakes people make at the wheel can sometimes have very negative consequences. The faster you drive and the bigger the other vehicle involved, the greater the potential damages you can suffer for what seems like a negligible oversight. Big commercial trucks, in...
Pedestrians, stay safe in Orlando
Whether you are planning an unforgettable resort vacation in Orlando or you are lucky enough to live here all year, pedestrian safety should be a primary concern for residents and tourists alike. According to the 2019 Dangerous by Design report from Smart Growth...
How to value injuries after a catastrophic car accident
If you’re injured in any type of motor vehicle accident, the first thing you should do is receive medical treatment. Not only does this help stabilize your injuries, but it can also increase the likelihood of making a full (or near full) recovery. Once you understand...
Motorcycle passengers suffer more head injuries than drivers
Motorcycles offer little protection to those who ride them, so you assume inherent risk anytime you use one. It may surprise you to know that your risk of suffering a serious and debilitating head injury is higher when you ride on the back of the bike, rather than...
Is it workers’ compensation or a lawsuit?
Employers are usually protected from employee lawsuits provided they have a workers' compensation system in place. That way, if accidental injury occurs, you work with an administrative process as opposed to going through civil claims court. But this is not always the...
Pedestrian detection systems not always effective
Over the last decade or so, the United States has experienced an increase in pedestrian deaths. A report by The Verge indicates that 2018 was the deadliest year on record for foot traffic across the country in almost three decades according to data from the Governors...