If charged with driving drunk, your life could change in many ways. You could face financial hardships as a result of missing work, losing your job or paying fines. From an emotional standpoint, these allegations are often very difficult to deal with, and many people...
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What are the most common auto accident injuries?
It goes without saying that car crashes cause large numbers of injuries in Florida each year. In fact, West Coast Wellness reports that two Florida freeways, I-95 and I-4, which connects Tampa with Daytona Beach, are among the most dangerous roads in the United...
Catastrophic injuries on the rise
Catastrophic injuries and preventable deaths are on the rise. Some injuries, such as spinal cord injuries or the onset of PTSD after an accident, can prevent you or your partner from earning income. Protecting yourself from injury is also a way to protect your income...
Can a good Samaritan face wrongful death claims?
Good samaritans are people who decide to help someone else in a situation where that person could suffer an injury or die. They help out of the goodness of their heart. If you are acting as a good samaritan and something goes wrong, you may fear a lawsuit. The Florida...
Ways to avoid letting medication harm your driving
If you are looking for how to maintain safe driving practices, keeping an eye on your medicine cabinet may be a good place to start. Many people need some kind of medication to handle a health problem. Unfortunately, one or more kinds of medicine may impair your...
An overview of the post-adjudicatory drug court program
Substance abuse, directly or indirectly, affects many people in the state and across the U.S. Often because they struggle with drugs, some dealing with substance abuse issues find themselves facing criminal charges. Understanding the program may help people determine...
What typically causes a slip and fall in stores?
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...
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...
