Any workplace in any industry can be dangerous for workers, so it is a relief to know that Florida workers’ compensation laws exist to protect your interests if you were hurt in a work-related accident. Fortunately, the system is one of no-fault, so you do not need to prove that…
Driving is among the riskiest activities you do on a daily basis, but – unlike other things you avoid while pregnant – it is a necessity for personal and professional reasons. Unfortunately, while you are just as likely to be involved in a car accident as other Miami motorists, you…
The spine takes on numerous functions in the human body, as it provides support and structure while also enabling flexibility and mobility. It also has the important job of protecting the spinal cord from injury, but the solid bones of the vertebrae cannot withstand extremely powerful trauma. The Miami Project,…
Whether you were hurt by an auto crash, slip and fall, or other accident, being injured sends you into a state of confusion. You might not feel extensive pain, but you can probably tell that your body endured significant trauma. Under the circumstances, the first questions that cross your mind…
Car accidents continue to be a primary safety threat for motorists across the US, and the problem even hits close to home in Florida. According to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are around 72,000 people hurt in auto collisions throughout South Florida, a figure that…
Floridians always ring in a new year with a wealth of new laws to go into effect on January 1, and 2021 is no different. One piece of legislation should be of particular interest to parents who trust their school bus system to transport children to and from classes. According…
Even if you do not have a legal background, you certainly know the basics of Florida auto insurance laws from reviewing your responsibilities to procure coverage according to law. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) requires all four-wheeled vehicles to carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces recalls of dangerous or defective products throughout the year, but its reports are especially important around the holiday season. This time of year, the stores are packed with shoppers and people are going online to search for the perfect gift for loved…
If you were hurt in an accident of any kind, your focus will be on recovery and getting back to life as you know it as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may sustain significant losses as you incur medical bills, lose income from missing…
The last place you should worry about suffering injury is when you are lying in bed and relaxing, but the experience was quite the opposite for several victims who were hurt while sleeping in defective beds. A November 15, 2020 article in the Miami Herald outlined the details of a…