Spinal cord trauma and various other injuries can happen after a person slips and falls in a store. From unclean staircases to slippery walkways in a building, there are many places that may pose a threat to shoppers. Spills and liquids According to the Centers for...
Year: 2021
Can you go to prison for drug possession in Florida?
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, you likely have concerns about potential prison time. While misdemeanor drug offenses may carry up to a year in jail, you could receive a prison sentence for a felony offense. Review the possible penalties for felony drug...
How do doctors diagnose a herniated disc?
After a recent car accident, you want nothing more than to repair your car and get back to your routine. First, you must inventory all the harm you suffered in the collision. Could your muscle weakness and tingling indicate a herniated disc? Mayo Clinic explains how...
Can drowsiness impact crash statistics?
Though it does not often get as much attention as other forms of dangerous driving, drowsy driving can actually have a huge impact on driver safety at large. It puts not only drowsy drivers at risk but also anyone else sharing the road with them. How does drowsiness...
Florida 1st in nation for road rage incidents involving firearms
Aggressive driving is dangerous enough, but when a motorist’s actions cross into “road rage” territory, tragedy is a frequent result. This is unsettling given how common road rage is across Florida. The Sunshine State now holds the top spot in the nation for road rage...
How does a DUI affect your job search?
Florida drivers with DUIs cannot put their job searches on hold. Despite their criminal charge, they still have careers to nurture. Chron explains how drunk driving charges impact job searches. When armed with facts, job candidates know where to focus their efforts....
What could the state of Florida do to help decrease traffic fatalities?
Auto accidents are not always due to errors on the part of drivers alone. There are often extenuating circumstances that make some roads or areas more dangerous than others. Many times, laws come into play when it comes to fatal accidents. If laws had been different,...
What made you slip and fall on your way to the reunion lunch?
You made the long trip from Savannah to Tampa for your high school reunion without incident. However, you slipped and fell the next day as you were walking through the hotel on your way to the reunion lunch. How did this happen? Understanding the difference A slip...
What damages are available for wrongful death?
If you have a wrongful death case in Florida, the court may award you damages. The award is monetary in nature because this is a civil matter. You should not expect anyone to go to jail. Although, sometimes, the person may also face criminal charges that are separate...
Criminal traffic violations reveal the dangers of Florida roads
Many factors including weather conditions and mechanical problems lead to accidents on Florida roadways. It is no secret that bad driving causes a large number of problems, resulting in many preventable injuries and deaths. Information from 2020 reveals drivers...