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…
If you take certain medications for high blood pressure, heartburn, ulcers, and related medical conditions, you may be aware of multiple product recalls announced during 2019 and continuing throughout 2020. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines the risks involved with these prescription and over-the-counter drugs, which may contain…
The cruise industry is a huge draw for millions of Floridians and visitors from other US states, which is why COVID-19 no-sail orders have been devastating for people who wanted to get away on a sea adventure during 2020. As such, a recent announcement by the US Centers for Disease…
Even if you are diligent about complying with all Florida rules of the road when out driving around Miami, there is a good chance that there are plenty of other motorists who do not. Some may be in a rush to get to their final destination, while others did not…