Category Archives: General
How to Report Dangerous Products
Manufacturers have an obligation to provide their customers with safe products. From vehicles and appliances to medications and medical devices, product safety should be paramount. Even with extensive regulations regarding product safety, it is common for dangerous products to enter the marketplace and cause injuries and fatalities. It is important for consumers to know… Read More »
Slip and Fall Prevention: Required Regulations in Senior Living Apartments
Slip and fall accidents are one of the biggest risks for the elderly. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), three million elderly people are seen in the emergency room for slip and fall related injuries every year and over 800,000 people are hospitalized for their injuries. Hazards in the home are one of the… Read More »
Boating Accident Deaths Remain Consistent in Florida
With the amount of water access in Florida, it should not be a surprise that boating is extremely popular in our state. There were almost one-million registered boaters in Florida for 2017 – this is more boaters than the total population of many states in the U.S. Unfortunately, more boaters results in a higher… Read More »
Extra Caution Techniques to Use Around Big Trucks
If you drive in Florida, you are bound to share the road with big trucks. Semi-trailers and other commercial vehicles that are 10,000 pounds or more require a CDL (commercial driver’s license) for operation and their operators receive additional training to drive these vehicles. Nevertheless, there are still thousands of people who die in… Read More »
Safe ATV Practices Around Automobiles
All-terrain vehicles or ATVs are extremely popular in Florida and a great way to explore the beautiful areas of our state. While there are always risks when riding a motorized vehicle, ATVs can be enjoyed by teens and adults with a lower chance of injury when protective gear and safe riding techniques are used…. Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Are Still a Concern in Winter in Fair Weather Florida
In many states, the numbers of motorcycle accidents decrease dramatically during the winter, but that is not the case in Florida. While riders in the northern states store their bikes away for the winter, Floridians still are out riding in the winter, which is one of the reasons the motorcycle rider fatality rates in… Read More »
Finding Your Way Through a Theft Arrest
Finding yourself in jail or prison for theft can be an eye-opening moment. Theft is a serious crime, one that can change your life forever if you are convicted. In Florida, stealing something as small as an iPad or as inconsequential as a fire extinguisher may result in a charge of felony grand theft…. Read More »
Non-Restraint Fatalities: Still To Common
Often the first thing asked by an investigating officer at the site of a car accident with passenger fatalities is whether the victims utilized their safety restraints, or seat belts, at the time of the accident. Even though national campaigns have emphasized the importance of wearing seat beats for years, surprisingly many drivers and… Read More »
Distracted Walking: A Driver’s Nightmare
Is distracted walking really an issue? We hear a lot about the dangers of distracted driving. National campaigns reinforce the notions that drivers should keep their eyes on the road and avoid talking on their phone or texting while driving since it only takes a moment for them to be distracted, and possibly involved… Read More »
Check Your Brakes for National Brake Safety Week
When was the last time you had the brakes inspected on your vehicle? Whether you drive a small hybrid car or sit behind the wheel of a commercial tractor-trailer, brake safety should be a vital part of your vehicle maintenance. If it has been several months since your last inspection, take the time to… Read More »
