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Car Seat Laws in Florida
While using a car seat for a child is a common practice and seems like common sense, it a requirement by law in many different states. Florida is one such state with specific guidelines for car seat usage and these are important to know if you have children or drive with them. Firstly, every… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Driving in Fog
Difficult driving conditions are known to drastically increase the chances of an accident. Therefore, it is important to be well-adapted to various weather-related circumstances and know how to best handle driving in them. Fog is particularly dangerous to drive in and is fairly common in Florida, so knowing how to mitigate this will help… Read More »
First Steps in Handling Your Personal Injury Case
A major automobile accident or other kind of incident that causes an injury can create a scary set of circumstances. Knowing exactly how to proceed and what is best practice while still trying to take care of oneself is a challenge that no one wants to deal with. If you or someone you know… Read More »
Is Light-Duty Work a Better Alternative to Worker’s Comp?
When a person sustains a workplace injury, the resulting recovery time can vary from minutes to weeks. This largely depends on the severity of the injury and the circumstances in which the incident that led to the injury took place. In all cases, an employer must provide financial compensation to help pay for the… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer Outside of My Worker’s Comp Claim?
Any time that an individual is injured while at the workplace or on the job, that person is eligible to receive financial compensation for his or her injuries in order to cover any and all related medical expenses. If an employer or insurance company refuses to pay this, you have legal grounds to sue… Read More »
What “Maximum Medical Improvement” Means
In dealing with worker’s compensation legal cases, it is important to be aware of all of the “jargon” terms that are used. This will help you keep better track of the proceedings and how you can best help yourself win the case. A good attorney will help you understand the terms of a case… Read More »
Common Workplace Injuries for Factory Workers
Throughout history, factory workers have had to perform in some of the worst conditions. While those conditions have significantly improved since the early days, they are still an at-risk population for sustaining workplace injuries. This is primarily due to the heavy machinery and fast-paced environment that they have to operate under. Some of the… Read More »
Common Workplace Injuries for First Responders
Those that are at the front lines of major emergencies deserve the gratitude and appreciation of all people. It is unsurprising that those who willingly put themselves in harm’s way for the betterment of others are also some of the most at risk to sustain a workplace injury. Wherever one’s job takes one as… Read More »
Common Work Injuries for Healthcare Professionals
Every kind of job carries with it the risk for some kind of injury, but there are some that are more dangerous than other. It will come as no surprise to those that work in this field, but healthcare professionals are some of the most at risk employees to suffer an injury while on… Read More »
Toxic Exposure in the Workplace
No matter where you work, it is the right of every employer to provide a safe environment for their employees. This wasn’t always the case, but it has been established by law over the years and now stands as a standard for employment. Unfortunately, this is not something that is always honored by companies,… Read More »