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Archive: 2018
Florida Oversight of Nursing Homes Fails Seniors
June 1, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAccording to a federal audit released in April 2018 by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the OIG found “…the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration did not always verify nursing homes’ correction of deficiencies identified during surveys in 2015 in accordance with Federal requirements.
When Accidents Cause Paralysis
May 30, 2018 | Category: Brain InjuriesAbout 288,000 people in the United States are living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. 38.3 percent of newly reported SCI cases were the result of motor vehicle crashes, making car, truck and motorcycle accidents the leading cause of spinal and paralysis injuries, ahead of falls and physical assault.
What Are the Victim's Rights in Florida Drunk Driving Accidents?
May 29, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported 5,223 confirmed alcohol-related crashes in 2016 alone. Of those incidents, 1,971 resulted in injury, and 461 caused at least one fatality. Victims of drunk-driving crashes have rights under Florida law.
Memorial Day Weekend - Increased Risk of Vehicle Accidents
May 25, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe Memorial Day holiday is a three-day weekend which ushers in the start of summer. Many Americans head to vacation destinations, barbecues or summertime parties to celebrate the beginning of summer. Unfortunately, it is also the worst time of year for auto accidents.
Speak to an Attorney, Not Insurance Companies
May 24, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you’ve been involved in an accident — whether it's a car accident, slip-and-fall or any other type of injury-causing incident — you may find yourself involved in communications with an insurance company. It is important to note, however, that such communication is generally discouraged. Hurt individuals are encouraged to avoid communicating with insurers until they have consulted with a qualified Fort Myers personal injury lawyer.
What Every Vehicle Owner Should Know About Vehicle Defects
May 23, 2018 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesExperts agree that a large percentage of accidents are caused by driver error, but there are a considerable number caused by mechanical defects. Safety standards have been established, but they are not infallible.
What is the Campaign to Help Prevent Drunk Driving?
May 21, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsAccording to MADD, its campaign to eliminate drunk driving consists of equal parts of prevention and invention.
How to Share the Road with Bicyclists?
May 18, 2018 | Category: Bike AccidentsFlorida’s Integrated Report Exchange System reports that over the last two decades, the number of people injured in bicycle accidents with motor vehicles in the United States has been rising, with some injuries leading to fatalities.
What Is Comparative Fault?
May 16, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen there are vehicle accidents, serious injuries may occur. These injuries may involve extensive medical care and rehabilitation, loss of income, severe pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. If a motorist is found to be partially at fault, what happens?
How Motorists Can Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
May 14, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsOther vehicles cause most of the accidents which involve motorcycles. Even if motorcycles are traveling at low speeds, the riders may incur injuries. They have very little protection against larger vehicles.