You were driving to work when a speeding car rear-ends you. You suffered a broken arm and whiplash as a result of the impact. Your medical bills exceeded $50,000 and you had to take a month off work to recover. What happens next? Will you receive compensation from the other… Continue reading Determining Fault and Liability in Serious Car Accidents
Continue ReadingPedestrian Safety Tips for Miami Residents
As reported by the Miami Herald, Florida is the most dangerous state for pedestrians in the nation, with pedestrian fatalities throughout Florida hitting a 10-year high. The Miami-Fort-Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area has been named as the 11th most dangerous metropolitan area in the entire country. This doesn’t mean that you… Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Tips for Miami Residents
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 ReadingCommon causes of swimming pool accidents
Swimming pool accidents are becoming a common occurrence in Florida. As fun and exciting as the lure of taking a dip in the pool seems, the risk of accidents and injuries is great. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2005 to 2014, there were 3,536 unintentional drownings… Continue reading Common causes of swimming pool accidents
Continue Reading2 common types of dangerous conditions for tenants
People who rent from landlords are often not responsible for the upkeep of their homes. It is up to Florida property owners to rectify certain dangerous conditions to keep their tenants safe. This does not mean that landlords should invest into the latest aesthetic improvements to keep their tenants happy.… Continue reading 2 common types of dangerous conditions for tenants
Continue ReadingTips for avoiding back-to-school accidents for kids
It’s finally back-to-school season – an exciting time for parents as well as their kids! With classes and after-school activities ramping up again, parents should also begin to think about how to keep their children and teens safe and injury-free. Read on for more tips to kick the school year… Continue reading Tips for avoiding back-to-school accidents for kids
Continue ReadingAccidents Involving Hotel Guests Are Generally Covered
All property owners have a duty of care to the visitors they invite onto their property. When it comes to businesses, like hotels, offering public accommodation there are additional rules and expectations about discrimination and access that private residences do not share. If a hotel fails to provide adequate security… Continue reading Accidents Involving Hotel Guests Are Generally Covered
Continue ReadingDangers of amusement park rides
The lure of amusement and theme parks is hard to ignore for many people in Florida. However, as fun and exciting as amusement parks may be, they are also full of dangers that can lead to injury and even death. According to the NY Times, amusement park guests have a… Continue reading Dangers of amusement park rides
Continue ReadingHands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Everybody has a cellphone these days. If you’re like most people, you may occasionally (or even frequently) find yourself talking on the phone behind the wheel. Bluetooth technology makes it easier than ever to talk hands-free, which most people assume is much safer than holding a phone up to your… Continue reading Hands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Continue ReadingSeniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Many older people in Miami-Dade drive to retain their independence and mobility. However, seniors who choose to do so are at risk of being fatally injured in car accidents. According to a 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of seniors who are licensed to… Continue reading Seniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
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