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In Florida, summer is the time for fun on the water. Operators of powerboats, sailboats and other watercraft are legally responsible for the safety of their passengers and others on public waterways. Every year, preventable boating accidents claim lives or cause...
Having a loved one in a California nursing home can be a relief and a worry at the same time. If your aging family member or loved one is unable to live independently due to an injury or mental health condition and transitions to a full-time nursing facility, you...
Violence against workers in the health care industry nationwide in Florida and across the country is rampant. Workers in this industry are often under the impression that violence by patients or residents in a care facility is part of the job. Furthermore, they might...
Each time summer comes around in Florida, motorists must get used to sharing the roadways with motorcyclists. Unfortunately, not all drivers make a point of looking out for bikers. Motorcyclists, and even moped drivers, have equal rights to those of motor vehicle...
While many people think only construction and industrial workers face occupational hazards, the retail industry is not typically regarded as dangerous. However, retail workers are also exposed to workplace risks. This is underscored by the most recent Occupational...
Boating while under the influence is as dangerous and irresponsible as driving while impaired. On Florida waters, the limit for blood alcohol concentration in boat operators is .08%, which is the same as for motor vehicle drivers. Reportedly, almost 50% of boating...
When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive in Florida or anywhere, you do so with the understanding that you must adhere to all traffic laws. It’s easy to fall into bad habits while driving, such as forgetting to lock your seatbelt into place each time you head...
A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that one in five work-related injury or illness reports involves back injuries. Statistics show that back injuries nationwide, including in Florida, exceed one million per year. Although reports indicate that back...
Drivers do not always consider the safety of their passengers. This is underscored by a fatal accident in Walton County on a recent Friday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a Fort Walton Beach man caused a deadly crash on Highway 90. Crash details...
Many accidents caused by a driver crossing into the lanes of oncoming traffic happen because of impairment, fatigue or distractions. Although cellphones are the most common cause of distraction, passengers can also distract a driver, especially young children. A...