Based on the latest statistics, there is no doubt that distracted drivers are a huge problem throughout the state of Florida. According to the 2015 numbers provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were almost 46,000 car crashes where distracted driving played a role last year. In some areas, as […]
Summer can be dangerous time of year for burns. From warm, sunny days spent in the pool or at the beach to those Fourth of July fireworks, there seems to be burn risks around every corner this time of year.
Knowledge is half the battle. Knowing how to spot a burn danger can help reduce the […]
Medical procedures can save lives, but they do not come without risks. For that reason, Florida medical professionals must get informed consent before performing any procedures.
What is informed consent in Florida?
Basically, informed consent is the process where a patient learns about and understands the purpose, benefits, and potential risks relating to a medical or surgical […]
A national survey of traffic fatalities conducted in 2014 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks Florida as the second most deadly state for pedestrians. That year, 588 pedestrians lost their lives, making the pedestrian death rate per 100,000 population a staggering 2.96. The only state ranking higher was New Mexico with a […]
If you are injured by a medical professional’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation under Florida’s medical malpractice law [Florida Statute § 766.102]. Florida requires that all medical professionals perform their duties in accordance with the normal professional standard of care that a reasonably prudent healthcare professional would have used. […]
Crash test dummies are an iconic part of front-end crash testing but did you ever notice tests only show them in the front seats? Their use has given researchers invaluable data about how human bodies react in different crashes. The data collected from dummies has helped car manufacturers improve the safety features in the front […]
While each person is responsible for his or her individual safety, we can all do our part to keep others safe when we walk or drive. Make sure you know these Florida crosswalk laws before you get behind the wheel or take a stroll.
Sidewalk Use
Pedestrians must use sidewalks whenever provided unless a hazard obstructs their […]
May is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, and it is a perfect time to remind your teen drivers — and yourself — about driving safety. Auto accidents account for approximately one-third of teen deaths, according to the National Vital Statistics System. We could prevent many of these deaths by showing all new drivers a few […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 32.2 percent of all deliveries of newborns in the U.S. are via cesarean. While the cesarean may be common, it is not without its complications; C-section errors or failing to perform a cesarean section when an emergency arises may result in severe injury to the […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the operations of commercial drivers across the United States. All commercial truck drivers must follow FMCSA rules regardless of which state they live in or are traveling through. One of these rules is the truck driver hours of service regulation which dictates how long a trucker can […]
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