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Medical Malpractice: Everything You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:58:25-08:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|

Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It may seem unlikely, but it's true. That means that it isn't as devastating in numbers as heart disease or cancer is-- but it's close. On a personal level, it can seem like the pain from losing anyone due to medical malpractice is unending. Unfortunately, billions are paid out for malpractice suits every year. Read on to find out more about malpractice in the medical field so you're up to date. Medical malpractice could happen to anyone-- an alarming realization, to say the least. The legal definition of this term is when a health-care provider does not provide the standard of care when it comes to treating a patient. Whether they deviated from this standard of care will essentially prove [...]

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Why Voice to Text Is Not Safer When Driving

2017-11-07T22:00:42-08:00October 18th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Phones have become nearly ubiquitous in our daily lives. We use them when we're bored. We use them to look up information and schedule appointments. We access not only text and calls, but use handy applications and features to handle what we need to. One of these features is voice to text. You may think it's safer than just texting while driving, but is it really? We've got the stats on voice to text and why this seemingly harmless method of communication poses a pretty big risk. Read on to find out why choosing to use this phone feature may not be as handy as you think. With more of the population using their phones than ever, ignoring your phone can be tough sometimes. The temptation is so great that cell phones are [...]

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Be Safe This Halloween! Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips 

2017-11-07T22:01:33-08:00October 3rd, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

When it comes to Halloween, it's a fun time to dress up or just go out and have a little fun! Of course, it's always a great option to curl up with a good scary movie. However, if you have little ones that are old enough to go out, you may be hitting the streets with your kids instead of getting freaked out by Freddy Krueger. With that being said, here are some tips we've assembled to help you be more aware this Halloween. Protect your kids and keep an eye out-- Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of the year. Halloween is fun, but it's also one of the most dangerous days of the year for pedestrians. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that accidents involving drunk drivers [...]

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Drivers Who Use Cell Phones May Display Other Risky Behaviors

2017-11-07T22:02:28-08:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Criminal Lawyer|Tags: , |

If you are using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, are you also prone to engage in other risky behaviors? Think about it-- would someone who is taking one risk be more likely to take others? According to a new study by researchers at MIT, the answer is yes. Drivers who use cell phones are far more likely to display other risky behaviors while on the road. The study was conducted by researchers at MIT who studies the behavior of 108 drivers in greater Boston. Half of them admitted to using their cell phones frequently while driving, while others said they 'rarely' were on the phone behind the wheel. Researchers found that the drivers who did engage in more frequent cell phone use were higher-risk drivers... even when not on the [...]

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Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Need to Protect Children

2017-11-07T22:04:11-08:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to driving, car accidents happen. It's important to remember that not all passengers of vehicles are adults. Children are often present in motor vehicles, and they are all too often the casualties of fatal accidents. To parents, nothing is more important than the safety of their child. Don't stop with just basic safety while driving. When it comes to the car, safety begins with child passenger safety seats. This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be observing Child Passenger Safety week. The weekend will commemorate National Seat Check Saturday, where parents will be able to have their child's safety seat inspected to be sure it as safe as possible for no charge. You may not know it, but according to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents have been shown [...]

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Drowsy Driving Accidents are Preventible

2017-11-07T22:03:23-08:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , |

Driving drowsy? Not a good idea. One out of seven drivers aged 16 to 24 has admitted to actually nodding off while driving once or more in the past year, according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation. The study was part of the Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (November 12-18), an annual campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while slightly sleepy. The study found that 1 in 10 drivers admitted that they had fallen asleep completely in the past year. However, accidents caused by drowsy driving can be prevented? It's estimated by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that one out of six deadly car crashes can be attributed to a drowsy driver. So, what can you do to prevent an accident from being caused by you? The National [...]

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Back to School is Time for a Family Talk About Texting While Driving and Distracted Driving

2017-11-07T22:05:01-08:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

As we get past summer and later into the year, it's time for families to prepare for going back to school! It's also a good time to talk to your kids and just brush up on a few safety rules. While you're doing a little shopping before going back to school and preparing to go into the school year again, take the time to speak to speak to your kids who are old enough to drive about driving safety. Kids who are older are going to be either driving themselves to school or will be driving soon. It's important to have these talks so that teenagers understand that not only is it risky for them to practice distracted driving, but it's also risky for other people as well. Not only will junior operators [...]

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Put Down the Cell Phone, No Walking While Distracted!

2017-11-07T22:06:20-08:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , |

We all know about driving while distracted, but do you know about walking while distracted? It may seem like a new concept, but if you cast your mind back, you've probably done it in a few times in the past year. While it's certainly not as dangerous to others as operating heavy machinery (in an immediate and severe way), walking while distracted is actually very dangerous and can cause harm to yourself or others if you're not careful. What to do about this practice? Well, we've put together a guide to help you find out. If you're going to live in the modern world, why not be more safe about it? Discover why it's so important to put down your cell phone and cut out your distracted walking! Read on to find out [...]

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Summer Pool Safety Tips For Adults When It Comes To Children

2017-11-07T22:07:09-08:00July 12th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death|Tags: , , , |

With summer finally here, it's finally time for summer fun and hijinks. Adults and children get to swim in pools, lakes, and even the ocean! These times can be great for making memories, but they're also a time to remember to focus on safety. Unfortunately, every year in the United States five thousand children aged under 15 are treated for injuries due to the pool or the spa. Additionally, about 400 children under the age of 15 are killed every year by drowning in pools and spas. Over 3 out of 4 of those children were under the age of 5. So while it may be fun to enjoy the pool this summer, keep in mind that there is an element of danger and you need to be ready for it. When someone [...]

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Sports Injury and Recognizing Signs of a Concussion

2017-11-07T22:08:05-08:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Brain Injury, Personal Injury|

When it comes to kids and sports, all parents fear injury. Well, as it turns out, they're right to worry. According to an ESPN article from 2013, more than 21 million children and teens are playing organized sports in the United States. That's a huge number! Not every kid quits due to injury, but a large percentage of kids who stop playing sports do. According to the same report, 27% of girls and 29% of boys quit due to an injury or health problem acquired from sports. In fact, thousands of kids are treated for sports injuries every day. 2..7 million children were treated for injuries from 2001 to 2009 with a 62% increase of children under age 19 treated for traumatic brain injuries. Football is one sport that has come under scrutiny [...]

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