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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Often regarded as heroes, firefighters put their lives on the line when battling blazes and conducting other rescue missions. Unfortunately, a member of the South Walton Fire District, who is also an EMT, suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car while...
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. Working at heights and around heavy equipment can cause serious accidents that severely injure or kill those working at the site. Sadly, this was made evident once again in a tragic...
Employees in the landscaping industry of Florida might find that their work duties vary from one season to the next. However, the safety hazards they face remain the same. They work with dangerous equipment throughout the year, and cold weather hazards in winter are...
Distracted driving has become one of the primary causes of fatalities on Florida roads. Regardless of age, distractions jeopardize drivers’ ability to drive safely and responsibly. Many drivers believe mobile phones are the only distractions to avoid. However, texting...
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...
