If you suspect that you were the victim of surgical errors or medical malpractice, you may be able to file a claim against the doctor or hospital are your best bet for recompense. You might wonder how much compensation you would get if you settle your claim against the doctor or hospital. There is not […]
Florida’s Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act sets the standards for swimming pool barriers and fences you must have around your home pool to protect young children and medically-frail seniors from accessing your pool. Your local government can enact separate regulations as long as they are at least as stringent as the state rules. You can be […]
With Florida summer temperatures averaging in the low-90s, both parents and children yearn for pool time. In 2000, our state’s legislators tried to make pools safer for our children and medically frail elderly by passing a law that requires safety measures like fences with automatic locking gates. It is nearly 20 years later and children […]
A bicycle helmet must be safe and well-fitting to protect your face, skull, and brain. Under Florida law, every bicycle rider or passenger who is under the age of 16 must wear an approved helmet, but riders of all ages should wear helmets to prevent catastrophic injuries.
Approved Bicycle Helmets for Riders and Passengers
Only bicycle helmets […]
It is hard to beat the fun of a pool in the summertime. Just the thought of jumping into the cool, clean water can help you get through a hot day. To keep the experience fun, here are 10 tips to keep kids safe around pools.
Use Barriers
Comply with your town’s requirements for fencing your pool. If […]
A new study published in the Human Factors journal claims that conversations with your passengers can be distracting to drivers, similar to the effect of texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. The authors of the study examined 106 tests detailed in 93 papers that examined the driving habits of well over 4,000 people.
How […]
When it comes to the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2016, Miami-Dade and Broward County were among the 10 most dangerous counties in the United States. That is according to a data report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). According to the GHSA, the 10 most hazardous counties for pedestrians in 2016 were:
Los Angeles County, California, which had265 […]
When you think of spending the day at the pool, the last thing you expect is getting hurt or killed in a pool accident. We all know the dangers of drowning, but few people realize that there are underwater areas in the pool that can create a significant risk of harm or death. The strong […]
Back injuries frequently occur in car accidents and can range from minor tweaks, such as sprains and strains, to severe and debilitating conditions, such as ruptured discs, shattered vertebrae, even paralysis or another permanent condition.
Even if your back injury is minor, the cost to treat it can be substantial. If you suffered a serious back […]
After an accident, you might be eligible to receive pain and suffering damages as part of your settlement. These damages are non-economic losses, as you cannot easily quantify them in dollar terms. Economic losses, such as your medical bills and lost wages from work, lend themselves to exact dollar values.
As a general rule, non-economic losses […]
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