Truck accidents have some of the most devastating consequences of any vehicle collision, often resulting in catastrophic injuries, some of which prove to be fatal. One of the most common reasons for these kinds of crashes is driver fatigue, as truck drivers are often required to meet grueling deadlines and… Continue reading Did an Hours of Service Violation Cause Your Truck Accident?
Continue ReadingTips for Sharing the Road with Commercial Trucks
With more and more semi-trucks on the road, getting injured in a truck accident has become a very real risk for other motorists. There are, however, steps that drivers can take to help prevent these kinds of accidents. Unfortunately, even the most careful of motorists could end up injured in… Continue reading Tips for Sharing the Road with Commercial Trucks
Continue ReadingDefenses Raised in Spinal Injury Claims
After suffering a spinal injury due to the negligent, or careless, actions of another person, you can file a claim against the liable party for financial compensation. Liable parties, known as defendants in personal injury claims, will try to shield themselves from paying as much compensation as possible. To do this, they will… Continue reading Defenses Raised in Spinal Injury Claims
Continue ReadingHow can I protect myself in a hotel fire?
Now that vacation season is here, you may be planning to spend some time at one of Florida’s many hotels. Even though you have researched reviews and prices so you can find a place that meets your needs, you should not forget about fire safety. According to the National Fire… Continue reading How can I protect myself in a hotel fire?
Continue ReadingWhat should I do if I slip and fall in a store?
Stores, restaurants and other public buildings are common places in Florida where slip-and-fall accidents tend to occur. Many property owners are aware of the dangers and liability concerns that arise when someone falls and is injured on their properties, but they do not always take proper precautions to prevent these… Continue reading What should I do if I slip and fall in a store?
Continue ReadingCommon causes of food poisoning
When people go to restaurants, hotels and places that serve food in Florida, many of them are not aware of the dangers they face when their food is not prepared properly. According to the Statistic Brain Institute, 325,000 victims are hospitalized each year because of foodborne illnesses. Thousands of other people suffer mild… Continue reading Common causes of food poisoning
Continue ReadingTheme park safety and accidents
Each year, thousands of people flock to Florida to visit some of the world’s most popular theme parks. With attractions like roller coasters, carousels and other exciting rides, many amusement park guests do not take into consideration the potential hazards that could hurt them. Although theme park accidents statistics are… Continue reading Theme park safety and accidents
Continue ReadingElements required for negligence case
A standard dictionary definition of negligence is neglecting to take the care that a person of average prudence would typically exercise in a comparable circumstance. The legal issue of negligence is much more complex. Generally, it is up to the plaintiff, the one who is suing, to prove that the… Continue reading Elements required for negligence case
Continue ReadingFactors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for many Florida seniors. According to Modern-Seniors.com, emergency rooms saw more 2.3 million seniors who had nonlife-threatening injuries from slip-and-fall accidents in 2010. Older people are more likely to trip and fall than any other age group. Most of these accidents often… Continue reading Factors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Continue ReadingWays to prevent medication errors
Technology in health care is supposed to improve care, not create more problems. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimates that about one out of every seven Medicare patients in a hospital experiences a medical error. You need to be an active participant in your treatment to avoid errors… Continue reading Ways to prevent medication errors
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