Workers’ compensation can help employees recover from their injuries by providing injured workers with medical coverage and lost wages — among other critical benefits. When an injured employee files for workers’ comp benefits, however, they may be surprised that their
Drivers need to be sure that they always keep three seconds of space between vehicles. Many drivers accidentally tailgate simply because they don’t know what a safe following distance looks like. This is especially true with young drivers, who cause
It’s that time of year again. An influx of tourists is filling the shorelines throughout Florida, which means there’s an increase in heavy traffic, as well. Numerous times per day, you’ll likely encounter one or more vehicles simultaneously approaching an
There are certainly some wrong-way drivers who are not impaired, often on smaller roads. For instance, a driver may unexpectedly come upon a small one-way road while driving through the city and accidentally turn in the wrong direction. This could
Most people think of distracted driving as a driver who is on their phone in the car. Perhaps that driver is trying to use a social media app or read a text message. Maybe they are taking a picture or
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional distress and the daunting task of filing an insurance claim. The claims process you will need to follow depends on whether you live in a
Winter has officially passed, and it is now officially the spring season. While Florida may not have faced the typical hazards of snow that other locations face, the roads are generally quieter over the winter months and it is a
If you are a victim of a crash caused by a negligent driver, you are likely to get an initial offer from their insurance company to settle your car accident claim. This can happen during settlement negotiations or even shortly
Many Florida physicians have patients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Some have been involved in sporting accidents, while others have suffered on-the-job injuries. There are also many patients who have survived a car accident. In such circumstances, brain injury is
Do you ever feel like it’s disproportionately dangerous to drive in Florida? Maybe you see people make significant mistakes on a consistent basis. Perhaps you’ve been involved in accidents that other drivers caused. You just know that you face significant
Driving while drunk and driving when sleepy contribute to a significant percentage of accidents on American roads. But are the two related? And which is more dangerous? Here is what to know: Both affect a driver’s reaction times, alertness, decision
Car accidents can have a debilitating effect on a victim’s quality of life and cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and other related expenses. Workers’ compensation typically covers injuries that occur in the course of employment, but it may
At Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC, we provide free initial consultations. That means that you can get legal advice at no cost and with no pressure to proceed. We are Fort Walton Beach personal injury lawyers – speak with one of us today by calling 850-244-0999, or contact us online.
