Crush injuries are often associated with natural disasters or fields like construction and industrial complex jobs. However, crush injuries can and do often happen after car crashes, too. How and why do they occur even in these situations? What are crush injuries? Up...
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What are some signs of a traumatic brain injury?
You can incur a traumatic brain injury when you suddenly hit your head extremely hard. For example, you can sustain a TBI if you get into a car accident, and you experience head trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. in 2020,...
What damages can a spouse get in a wrongful death case?
A wrongful death lawsuit allows you to collect damages when someone else is responsible for the death of your loved one. As a spouse, you have the most rights when it comes to taking the case to court and receiving any award. Florida law gives you priority over other...
Is it legal to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
Most people have at least heard of DUI stops or checkpoints, which can occur at any point on any road. However, much fewer people realize that they can actually avoid these checkpoints in completely safe and legal ways. But how? Navigating DUI checkpoints LifeSafer...
Is there leniency for first offenses of domestic violence?
A dispute between spouses or family members can escalate to the point of violence. In some cases, a parent releases anger and violence toward a child. These are situations of domestic violence, a crime in Florida that carries harsh penalties. Accusations of domestic...
Can one DUI change your life?
Getting a DUI even just once can potentially alter the course of a person's life forever. Though many only think about jail time and its related consequences, the true impact of a DUI can last much longer than that. In what ways do these long-lasting impacts affect a...
3 places in the grocery store to watch for slip-and-fall hazards
Most people do not think about the risk of injury when heading to the grocery store. However, these often busy locations can easily pose a slip or trip-and-fall risk for unwary customers. That is especially true if store owners and/or employees fail to maintain clean...
When does your right to remain silent kick in?
If you watch much television, you can probably recite the Miranda advisement from memory. After all, the warning is common in police dramas, as it gives them some authenticity. The Miranda advisement has some real-world implications, though. Indeed, it may keep you...
How do construction workers get traumatic brain injuries?
When you are working in a construction zone, there are many possibilities for serious injuries. Your coworkers may also contribute to these potential accidents. Whether you are working up high on a scaffold above solid rock or you are using a piece of construction...
Who has liability in catastrophic truck accidents?
Truck accidents are much more dangerous to passenger vehicles than truck drivers. According to the National Safety Council, 68 percent of injuries after a large-truck accident occur to the occupants of other vehicles. You are at a significant disadvantage when driving...
