In modern American society, there is one major risk which we’re exposed to almost every day and which is so common that we hardly even recognize it as a danger: road traffic. Make no mistake, the world is a dangerous place – there are knives in your...
Generally speaking, the police are your friends. Their job is to keep the peace, and that means dealing with criminals both violent and white-collar, with troublemakers who cause public disturbances, and with reckless individuals who put both themsel...
“Boys will be boys.” You’ve probably heard the phrase more than a few times, and on each occasion the speaker uses it to excuse some kind of misbehavior or misconduct. And to be fair, it is true to a certain extent. We all spend our childhoods learni...
The number of total road vehicles recalled in 2014 was an astounding 64 million, over twice the previous record of 31 million set in 2004. A lot of the damage was courtesy of two major defects: the Takata-brand airbags which could fire metal shards a...
Every state in the Union requires even most small employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance, which covers workplace accidents under a “no fault” system – that means that it pays out the same regardless of who if anyone is responsible for...
As far as unfortunate deaths go, criminal homicide cases get all the glamor. Whether it’s a TV show that follows a homicide detective or a movie about the courtroom drama surrounding a murder, all the attention goes to the criminal case and trial tha...
You know well enough not to drink and drive. When you’re heading to your favorite bar on Friday evening, you always make sure you have a designated driver or else a taxi service lined up to get you safely home. You know you can’t trust your judgement...
Accidents can happen any where and at any time, but when they happen at the workplace you may be entitled to workers' compensation. However, making sure you get the financial compensation your need may be harder than you think. Insurance companies al...
No one wants to be involved in an accident, but accidents do happen all the time. While some injuries are minor, others can cause permanent physical and mental damage with little chance of recovery. This can make it nearly impossible to return to you...
Accidents can come with a lot of physical injury to your body. Worse of all, an accident can do permanent or life-threatening brain damage with little hope of recovery. The amount of people with Traumatic Brain Injury is much larger than most would e...
'Slip and fall', also known as premises liability, is a type of accident that cases you to slip, trip, fall, and other types of accidents due to unsafe conditions in the workplace or public property. Slip and fall cases happen all the time, but some...
The roads can be a pretty dangerous place. With Florida being a heavily populated state that other receives millions of visitors each year, this only increases the amount of accidents on the road. The most dangerous accidents on the roads are often t...
Accidents happen. Sadly, they can happen to any one of you at any time. Though some only cause minor damage, some can cost your physical health, mental well-being, and financial stability. For some the financial costs of medical bills, therapy, and l...
After an accident, it becomes pretty clear that the human body can be a very fragile thing. While some survive with minor wounds, others are found in critical condition and must fight for their life. It is a terrible experience and some are left with...
Thanks to Florida's warm weather, it has become a popular place for the motorcycle lovers and enthusiasts alike. There is nothing like the sense of power and independence you feel when your riding a motorcycle. Sadly, riding a motorcycle greatly incr...
Florida roads are busy, and every day there is a chance that you may be involved in an accident on them. Most will be fairly minor incidents, but more serious accidents could lead to injuries that you need to be treated for. Any accident can lead to...
Auto accidents are, unfortunately, a fact of life that we have to deal with on a daily basis. They happen regularly on Florida roads, and no matter how safely you drive there is still a chance that you'll be involved in one. If it happens, you could...
Over the last couple of years, auto recalls have exploded in frequency. What was once a fairly rare occurrence has become a regular one, and it seems that every week a new recall is being issued. This is having a number of influences on the nation –...
