If you’re traveling in Florida when another vehicle hits you, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention. Even after receiving medical care, however, it’s wise to closely monitor your health during the weeks following a collision and to seek additional medical...
Injuries
Common reasons for workers’ compensation claims
Every year, thousands of workers in Florida and across the United States suffer serious injuries that prevent them from working. Fortunately, full-time employees can take advantage of workers' compensation benefits, which can provide them with wage-loss protection and...
Shopper seeks legal recourse after falling in a store
Florida is one of the top destinations for travelers from all over the country, and rightfully so. People come to enjoy the natural beauty, pristine beaches and year-round warm climate. Florida also boasts an abundance of first-class shopping and dining opportunities....
Are your hurting wrists a worker’s comp issue?
If you work in a Florida office at a desk all day or work from home at a computer or at a cash register in a grocery store, etc., you probably don't consider your job dangerous. At least, you likely do not consider it at the top of the average list of most dangerous...
Alarming on-the-job fatality statistics in Florida
Whether you live in Florida year ’round or seasonally, if you work outside the home on a part-time or full-time basis, you might be at risk for injury. This is especially true if you happen to work in a dangerous industry. Sadly, there are many fatalities each year as...
The main types of workers’ compensation benefits
Most Florida residents depend on wages and salaries from their jobs to provide for their families and pay living expenses. Unfortunately, thousands of employees are injured every year while performing the duties of their jobs. These injured employees often find that...
Car versus pedestrian accident severely injures young girl
Florida attracts people from all over the country and around the world due to the state’s stunning beaches, high-profile theme parks and other attractions. Unfortunately, what can start out as an exciting and fun family vacation can quickly turn to tragedy if an...
Intoxicated driver crashes into ambulance
Whether in Florida or some other state, those who choose to drink and drive put themselves and everyone else on the road at risk. People who get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol can cause accidents with potentially fatal results. Thankfully, two EMTs...
What causes repetitive strain injuries in the workplace?
If you’ve been employed at the same office for years, and your job doesn’t typically rank high on most lists as dangerous, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about on-the-job accidents. Perhaps you sit at a desk most of the day, working at a computer or stand...
Multi-vehicle crash in Walton County claims 1 life, injures 2
Drivers in Florida and elsewhere must remain cognizant of their surroundings and the traffic in front of them at all times. Otherwise, a serious accident can occur, leading to horrific outcomes. This seems to be exactly what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck in Walton...