Archive: 2018
St. Patrick's Day - Celebrate Responsibly
March 16, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsWearing green, shamrock pins or necklaces are all signs of celebration during St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone seems to be “Irish”. To celebrate the holiday, many establishments and party hosts serve alcoholic Irish drink specialties. Regrettably, this practice often leads to an increase in drunk-driving accidents.
Cape Coral Sidewalk Disrepair
March 14, 2018 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsJust after NBC2 raised concerns to the city of Cape Coral about the disrepair of the sidewalks on Cape Coral Parkway, contractors started pulling weeds and fixing pavers. Many benefits come from having sidewalks which include safety.
Why Seek Medical Attention Immediately Following An Accident?
March 12, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAccidents are rarely foreseen. Drivers and passengers involved in accidents often do not have time to brace themselves for impact. Even if the accident may seem to be minor with little vehicle damage, injuries may still happen.
Can the FDA-Approved Blood Test to Detect Concussions Help in Vehicle Accident Diagnosis?
March 9, 2018 | Category: Brain InjuriesThe FDA just approved a new blood test which could detect concussions and more quickly identify brain damage. This is going to change the testing paradigm for suspected cases of concussion.
Who Is Liable In Multi-Vehicle Accidents?
March 5, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMulti-vehicle accidents can be complicated, and require experienced attorneys and investigation teams. There are many potential causes and results.
What You Need To Know About Nursing Home/Assisted Living Overdoses
March 2, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing home and assisted living overdoses happen frequently. They may happen by staff over-prescribing or over-dispensing. A resident may be pain-drug-dependent and be using extra drugs on the side.
MADD's 2018 Report on Drunken Driving Released
February 28, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsImportant information from MADD’s 2018 Report to the Nation ranks all states based on ignition interlock laws, sobriety checkpoints, ALR (automatic license revocation), child endangerment, and no refusal.
Are Your Children’s Car Seats Keeping Them Safe?
February 26, 2018 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryMotor vehicles can be dangerous places for children, and children spend a lot of time in and around them. Statistics show that every year, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children who are 1 to 13 years old.
Florida Slip and Fall Law More Than a Year Later
February 23, 2018 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsIt has been more than a year and a half since the Florida slip and fall law was changed, June 30, 2016, and it still needs clarification.
5 Tips For Being A Good Passenger
February 21, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccording to End Distracted Driving, at a minimum, passengers need to train themselves to be considerate of everyone’s safety when they are a passenger.