Railroad Accidents in Florida According to a recent article in the Miami Herald, there seems to be another report of an railroad accident in Florida between trains and pedestrians. For most people, when they think about “crashes,” trains aren’t the first things that come to mind. However, after a four-year review of information provided by […]
With more than 15 million trucks on the roadways across the country, these large vehicles make up approximately six percent of all vehicles. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, trucks were involved in over 4,000 fatalities per year. While everyone on the road must drive alongside large trucks, for teen drivers, this can be […]
Workers’ Compensation in Florida If you suffer an injury while on the job, you may have the right to claim a specific amount of compensation for your medical costs and loss of income resulting from the injury. In a nutshell, this is what workers’ compensation law is all about. In the state of Florida, the […]
Types of Personal Injuries in Florida Today, personal injury lawsuits make up an array of incidents that can lead to anything from moderate to severe injuries or even death because of the willful actions or negligence of a commercial entity or someone else. If you suffer an injury like this, you have the right to […]
It may seem somewhat counterintuitive to believe that volunteers could qualify as employees if you go by the colloquial meaning of these words. However, in the state of Florida, there are some circumstances where a volunteer will qualify as an employee – at least in regard to workers’ compensation purposes. As a result, they may […]
A traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as just a TBI, typically occurs when someone suffers a blow to their head or their body, which then causes the brain to “jiggle” in their head. A TBI is one of the most serious injuries that can occur, and in many cases, the symptoms of this […]
Can Workers’ Comp Deny Treatment? If you suffer an injury while on the job, the concerns and worries related to the situation may begin to build up immediately. Are you going to be able to go back to work? How are you going to cover the medical expenses? How can you recover while trying to […]
At first glance, you may not think there’s much risk associated with office jobs. There’s no heavy machinery in offices like there is in industrial environments. There are the same risks that are present in forestry or construction work either. While this is true, office workers throughout Florida face many hazards in the workplace and […]
Job – Related Injuries for Nurses. It’s Scarier Than You May Think Workers in the health field face an array of job-related injuries. However, it’s the nurses who seem to suffer the most. In fact, each year, nurses report approximately 35,000 back injuries and other serious injuries. These workers suffer more back and similar injuries […]
Fleeing the scene of an accident seems to be an accelerating trend with dump truck drivers across the nation. The most important thing to consider after any hit and run accident is how to identify the responsible party. But while there is always a greater level of complexity in identifying culpability in any hit or […]
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