As summer approaches, more and more people find refuge from the heat in public swimming pools. However, both public and private pools come with risks – especially to children. Drowning is the leading cause of death among young kids, and Florida has the highest rate in the nation of drowning… Continue reading The hidden dangers of public pools
Continue ReadingClear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
Medical malpractice is an ever-looming threat for doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. Hospitals and insurers invest millions of dollars into strategies for minimizing mistakes. Yet for many practitioners, the greatest risk of error comes from the nature of shift work. Studies show that long hours and nighttime shifts… Continue reading Clear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
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 ReadingHomeowners can be held liable under social host laws
When it comes to a fatality, not every death can be considered a wrongful death. When we talk about wrongful death, there are certain and specific elements that need to be proven in order to label a death as wrongful. Simply put, the death has to be the result of… Continue reading Homeowners can be held liable under social host laws
Continue ReadingI was injured in a bar fight – what can I do?
You were sitting at a bar in Miami Dade, quietly drinking and minding your own business. All of a sudden out of nowhere, another patron throws a punch at you and a bar fight quickly ensues. Now that the fight is over and you are sitting in the emergency room… Continue reading I was injured in a bar fight – what can I do?
Continue ReadingFlorida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
The way fights in bars and clubs are depicted in movies would lead you to believe that everyone involved is a willing, even eager participant. In truth, most bar fights involve unwanted and unlooked for aggression from a single party. One study found that bar fights were twice as likely… Continue reading Florida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
Continue Reading5 reasons why criminals target tourists
With its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Florida remains one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world – a fact well known among many local criminals. Indeed, all too often, tourists expecting to have the time of their lives find themselves the victims of physical assaults, muggings and… Continue reading 5 reasons why criminals target tourists
Continue ReadingYou should be aware of these 5 water park hazards
For many, summertime has always been synonymous with family vacations. However, as you pack up the family and head to various resorts and water parks this summer, it is important to remember that many popular vacations sites can be quite dangerous if you are not careful. With that in mind,… Continue reading You should be aware of these 5 water park hazards
Continue ReadingDetermining Liability After A Personal Injury
Accidents happen. This unhelpful maxim is often delivered with a shrug from someone suggesting that fate is to blame. In truth, accidents are frequently the result of the reckless or careless acts of irresponsible people. The victims of personal injury accidents can’t afford to shrug or blame bad luck. They… Continue reading Determining Liability After A Personal Injury
Continue ReadingHotel security and crime
Hotels are popular accommodations for tourists to stay in during their travels. However, many hotels in Miami-Dade may have security and crime issues that could leave their guests at risk for harm. According to Central Specialties, LTD, hotel crime statistics often go unreported. Some hotel guests find themselves the victims… Continue reading Hotel security and crime
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