As your first instinct after experiencing a motor vehicle accident, you might apologize to the other people involved. You might genuinely feel sorry for any damage or injuries and as a kind person, it makes sense to say something to the other person. However,...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2020
How to report a workplace accident to your employer: Tips
If you suffer any type of injury at work, your immediate attention should turn to your health and well-being. This will ensure that you receive the proper medical care without delay. However, since you were injured at work, it’s also important that you report the...
How do fall statistics break down by industry?
Across Florida, workers want safe conditions to do their job in. While safety precautions, protocols and laws are in place to facilitate safe working environments, it is not always enough. We see this in the fall statistics, which show a high annual number of falls....
What are the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Whether caused by a car accident, slip and fall injury, or another occurrence, TBIs can have lasting consequences on a person's life. The effects of a serious brain injury are often physical, but they can also take a mental and emotional toll as well. Additionally,...
Crash victims need prompt medical care for fair compensation
Even a vehicle crash that is as seemingly minor as a rear-end collision can cause a serious injury, one that might not be immediately apparent. Prompt medical attention is always advisable in case there is an underlying injury. Timely medical care also increases the...
Pedestrians are at higher risk in Florida than elsewhere
Most people understand that motor vehicles are dangerous to ride in, but they don't always consider the broader safety implications of transportation. Cars also make life more dangerous for people who aren't even in a vehicle. Pedestrians can suffer life-altering...
The Glasgow Coma Scale explained
People in Orlando tend to thank their good fortune when they are able to survive serious accidents (regardless of whether they involve car crashes, work accidents or pedestrian collisions). Yet being able to walk away from such an incident (figuratively) may not...
Know the laws for Florida motorcycle riders
According to data from the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition, rider fatalities in the state reached an all-time high in 2015. While the disheartening number of motorcyclist deaths has declined steadily since that peak, riders are still disproportionately affected by...
Pedestrians can wind up severely hurt by bikes or motor scooters
Sidewalks are meant for pedestrians, while bicycles and similar small vehicles should share the road with cars. Unfortunately, there are cyclists and people on motor scooters who blatantly ignore the rules and drive unsafely in spaces not intended for vehicles, like...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
Any kind of car crash is frightening, even if it is just a fender-bender. However, hit and run accidents are some of the most frustrating, particularly if you are the victim. Watching the car that hit you drive off and turn a corner can be very frustrating....