When you're sitting at a red light or stop sign, you may check your rear-view mirror often to make sure no one is approaching your vehicle too quickly. If they are, you may have planned a short escape route or left yourself room to get out of the way.Failing to stop...
How can you handle toxins in the workplace?
The air you breathe is one of the most important things in the world. It's invisible, but it's always there. Unfortunately, sometimes the air isn't as safe as it should be.Toxic fumes and exposure can lead to problems with your health ranging from lung and respiratory...
Florida may not penalize doctors who commit errors
If a doctor causes a mistake that leads to your injury, you want that person to be reprimanded and to face penalties. If not, then your injury may happen again to another patient. A report out of Florida is concerning, because it claims many doctors who are sued for...
Can you get hurt when you drink something at a bar?
Injuries can happen almost anywhere, even when you're out drinking. No, it's not getting drunk that you necessarily have to worry about, it's the possibility that you could be hurt when eating out at a bar or restaurant.In the case of a bar, there are dozens of ways...
Halloween safety tips for Panama City kids
Panama City parents want to keep their kids safe on Halloween just like they do on other days of the year. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's estimated that kids have quadruple the risk of getting hit by a car on Halloween than...
Man wins lawsuit over botched eye surgery in Florida
A jury has ordered Leon Medical Centers to pay $13 million to a man who has been left blind following a cataract surgery. The 80-year-old man had surgery to correct cataracts in 2013; he chose to go to Leon Medical Centers because of its reputation as a popular...
What are common reasons to file a personal injury claim?
There are several reasons a person may file a personal injury claim. The first may be negligence. Another might include strict liability. Intentional wrongs committed by one party are another common reason.In a case involving negligence, the individual claims that he...
What should you do to prepare your vehicle for a hurricane?
Hurricane season is here, and it's important to understand how to keep your car ready-to-go at all times. When heavy waters flood the area and you're trying to evacuate to somewhere safer, your car may be the difference between sitting out the storm at home or getting...
Workers’ compensation premiums to potentially decrease
In 2018, the cost of workers' compensation could decrease, which is good news for employers and employees alike. With lower workers' compensation costs, more employers are likely to have the insurance coverage. Even though it is required by law, costs can be...
Florida Supreme Court lifts cap on noneconomic awards
Imagine being unable to collect the full amount of compensation a jury decides you deserve for a medical mistake. You suffered, and with your testimony, you won your case. Now, the court says that you've been awarded millions, but you'll be capped at $500,000...