Understanding Nursing Home Abuse

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Unfortunately, we frequently hear about nursing home abuse. Frequently this comes in the form of neglect. This typically isn’t due to active malice but it’s still important to know what to look out for. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse There are many different types of nursing home neglect that may occur today. It’s important for you to be vigilant in looking for these things at all times. The best way to do so is to visit your loved one frequently. During those visits, there are Read More +

Employers’ Liability For Distracted Drivers

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When an employer’s drivers cause a car accident because they’re driving while distracted by their job may be liable for covering the damages of the people who are injured. Unfortunately, these types of accidents are growing more common in Florida today. In fact, according to AAA distracted drivers cause 3,142 deaths a year in America. This is an increase of 10% over the prior year. About 258 of these deaths occurred in Florida. Many believe that this number has been underreported since you can’t easily Read More +

Teen Drivers And Their Older, Smaller Vehicles

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The leading cause of death for teens in Florida is vehicular accidents. In fact, when compared to people over the age of 20 they’re four times more likely to get into a crash. This is especially true for the first 18 months after they receive their driver’s license. While part of this could be due to their immaturity resulting in dangerous actions behind the wheel there’s also a new report out that shows that another reason for these crashes is due to the fact that Read More +

Insight Into Florida’s Motorcycle Helmet Law

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You’ll find over 550,000 motorcyclists in the state of Florida today – not counting the tourists who also find their way there. Unfortunately, this means that the likelihood of getting a motorcycle injury or even dying from one occurs more frequently than in any other state. In these cases, many people are left wondering if they’re required to wear a helmet. Typically this will depend upon your age, insurance, and type of injury claim you have. Understanding Florida’s Motorcycle Helmet Law Florida didn’t have a Read More +

Your Rights As A Motorcycle Passenger In Florida

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Unfortunately, there are a lot of motorcycle accidents in Florida today. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were over 9,100 of them reported in a recent year. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to develop a personal injury than those who are traveling in a passenger vehicle. One study says the most common accident for motorcyclists is a traumatic brain injury, especially among those who were less likely to wear Read More +

My Day At A Nudist Resort

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Spoiler alert: Yes, I was fully clothed and it was more like an hour, not a day. “Chet”, a former client and all around good guy is a talented chef. He usually worked at huge resorts and he eventually found himself the head chef at a local “clothing optional” resort mainly because it was close to where he lived. The big resorts were always a long commute for him and considering the long hours of a chef, he wanted to be closer to home. One Read More +