Category Archives: Personal Injury
Cyclists Have Rights on Florida Roads
Many drivers view cyclists as an unwelcome intrusion on the road. Others simply do not know how to react or share the road safely. Unfortunately, motorists are often responsible for collisions with bicycles due to their aggression and lack of concern. But drivers need to realize and respect the legal right of cyclists to… Read More »
Using Florida’s Nursing Home Guide/Watch List
Placing a loved one in long-term nursing care is an unpleasant but often unavoidable decision. What’s more, with new reports of rampant nursing home abuse and neglect emerging every day, it seems more difficult than ever to find a safe and secure home for your family member. Fortunately, Florida regulators are working hard to… Read More »
Boating Accident Statistics
Recreational boating accidents in the United States are more common than you may expect. In fact, according to the United States Cost Guard (USCG), there were 4,515 recreational boating accidents in 2012 alone. From these, there were 651 fatalities and approximately 3,000 injuries. Not surprisingly, Florida accounted for 662 of these accidents — the… Read More »
New Toyota Recalls Affect Millions of Vehicles
It seems that massive vehicle recalls have become commonplace over the last several months and years. Mere months after General Motors recalled more than 2.6 million vehicles over its infamous and deadly ignition switch malfunction, Toyota has agreed to a recall that could impact 6.4 million vehicles worldwide, 1.8 million of which are in… Read More »
Swimming Pool Safety Laws Protect Kids
McKenzie Merriam was 18 months old when she wandered into the pool at her Jacksonville home while her mother’s back was turned for a moment. The little girl died of drowning. Preston de Ibern was five years old when he slipped away from his mother during a friend’s barbecue, hit his head and fell… Read More »
Summer Safety Biking Rules for Your Kids
Bicycling is a generally fun, safe activity for kids that gives them exercise and a sense of freedom. However, especially in congested South Florida communities, automobiles and poor road conditions are serious hazards. You can protect your children from a biking accident and injury by teaching them bicycling safety tips and insisting that they… Read More »
Product Recall Information for Consumers
A recall is the process of addressing defects found in specific products. In most cases, the decision to issue a recall is voluntarily made by the manufacturer of the defective product. However, a government agency can induce, or even order, a recall in certain cases. Which agency has authority over a recall depends on… Read More »
Children’s Summer Camps and Liability Waivers
The school year is swiftly coming to an end. If you are like many parents, you are scrambling to find entertaining, enriching activities for your children during the long summer months. Most children’s summer camps require you to sign a waiver of liability form that relieves the facility and instructors of culpability for injuries… Read More »
Approximately 34,000 People Sustain Lawnmower Injuries Every Year
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year 34,000 people suffer lawnmower injuries that require emergency room treatment. Such severe injuries as lacerations, amputations, crush injuries and death commonly result when: A riding lawnmower tips over and pins the driver The rider falls or is thrown from the equipment The victim… Read More »
Graco Children’s Products Recalls 3.7 Million Child Restraint Seats
Graco Children’s Products recently recalled 3.7 million child restraint seats because of problems with the buckle design. In February of this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a special order demanding more information about other car seat models and pressed for recall of an additional 1.8 million child restraint seats. The… Read More »
