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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

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

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 drivers. However, bikers and

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 injuries are hard to

Construction company owners and their employees in Florida sometimes become complacent about fall protection when workers move about on roofs. A fatal fall from a roof in another state underscores the importance of compliance with prescribed safety standards. The recent

According to the American Trucking Association, the number of commercial truck operators nationwide exceeds 3.5 million. Many of them are based in Florida but haul cargo all over the country. Along with road accident risks, they face an endless list

Shock and adrenalin are the body’s natural defense mechanisms. The problem is they may not let you know how seriously injured you really are for hours. If you realized just how injured you were in those first minutes after a

During the few seconds it takes for a car accident to occur, you will hear the crunch of metal, smell the fluids that make a vehicle run, and probably feel confused and completely out of control. By the time your