Monthly Archives: October 2019
Burn Injuries: Causes and Treatment
Many fire victims have suffered burn injuries to some degree. While many burns are minor, requiring topical creams and painkillers, some require more advanced care in a hospital or burn center. A burn does not solely cause scarring or disfigurement to the skin. Burns can also cause nerve damage and infections. Your organs, such… Read More »
Day Care Negligence and the Tragedies That Can Result
Day care centers should be safe havens for children. After all, many of us have to depend on them to care for our youngest loved ones while we go to work, attend school, or pursue other endeavors in order to support our families. Leaving a child in the care of others involves a high… Read More »
Fall Driving Dangers and Tips to Help Keep You Safe
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. Even here in the Sunshine State where seasonal changes aren’t as physically obvious in many parts of the state as in some other parts of the country, we get into the spirit of pumpkin spice, apple cider, football season and all the other lovely aspects of autumn…. Read More »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of Slip and Falls
We have all slipped and fallen a few times in our lives. After all, a range of circumstances can fall under the term “slip and fall”. A slip and fall can encompass many different causes of injuries a person may suffer when someone slips, trips or falls when coming into contact with an unreasonably… Read More »
So You Think You Can Walk? Crossing Safely at Crosswalks
Florida is known for its beautiful weather and this attracts many people on both a temporary and permanent basis. Many people here in the Sunshine State take advantage of the beautiful weather by choosing to frequently walk from one destination to another as opposed to driving. While doing so definitely has its pros, there… Read More »
Charging Up Your Knowledge of the Latest Risks of Vaping Devices
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that the state of New York has become the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette vaping devices. This change comes in the midst of a mysterious surge of severe breathing illnesses linked to vaping that federal health officials have been investigating. The prohibition, which… Read More »
Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
Most teens look forward to their 16th birthday, as that is when they can take their driving test and hopefully get their driver’s license. While being able to drive may be a rite of passage, it is not a right. It is a privilege, and it is one that teen drivers should take seriously…. Read More »
Are Tesla Autopilot Systems Really Safe?
New technology always seems attractive, especially when it comes to driving. After all, many of us spend what we perceive as wasted time in traffic on a daily basis commuting from one destination to another. Anything that either shortens our journey or enables us to use our commuting time more wisely instantly seems like… Read More »
Avoiding an Accident While Waiting at a Bus Stop
Local 10 News recently reported that a 63-year-old man has been injured in a hit-and-run crash at a Miami bus stop. According to a police report, the collision occurred when the 36-year-old driver of a Lexus apparently drove onto the sidewalk and struck the victim who was sitting on a bench at the bus… Read More »
Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Car accidents are simply a fact of modern life, and sadly, so are the innocent victims who find themselves at the hospital for injuries ranging after encountering an accident due to someone else’s negligence. Here in the Sunshine State, there are almost 400,000 car accidents every year. Many of these victims face ongoing health… Read More »