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- How to Keep Children Safe When They Play Sports
Apr 20, 2020
Sports play a crucial role in your children’s healthy growth, both physically and mentally. It also improves their teamwork skills, makes them more friendly, develops stronger muscles, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight. While we know they may not be able to go outside the house to engage in sports-related activities with their friends in the near future, these are tips we can all be reminded of to help our children stay safe now...Read More - Local Tallahassee Resources for You and Your Family During a Time of Crisis
Apr 13, 2020
We know, as a local business ourselves, just how challenging times are right now throughout the world and in Tallahassee. Many of us are faced with uncertainty. Schedules are uprooted. Many people are frightened. Children are home from school and many busy parents are trying to find ways to juggle the needs of both business and home life. Your questions may include: When can my kids go back to school? How do I...Read More - Waiting On Your Insurance To Repair Your Home? Here Is What You Can Do Now
Mar 24, 2020
Damage to your home can be expensive even if you have insurance. Further, there is no guarantee repairs will occur in a timely manner, or on an expected timeframe. In fact, most people find it takes at least 18–24 months to repair, rebuild, or replace their home and possessions after a major loss. There are things, however, that you can do in the meantime. First, the more complete and accurate your records, the fairer...Read More - How Much Do You Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents?
Mar 23, 2020
Simply put, fleeing the scene of an auto accident is illegal. While the cause of an accident is typically a civil matter, the crime of hit-and-run occurs after the fact and often involves three basic elements: Failing to stop at the scene, Failure to provide identification, or Failing to offer assistance to anyone injured as a result of the accident. Every state has laws criminalizing hit-and-run crashes and penalties vary according...Read More - Tips for Leon County Residents on How You Can Protect Your Family Against the Coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020
We can no longer ignore the fact that the COVID-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can take right here in Leon County to protect ourselves, as well as our loved ones. By now we are all familiar with the most popular precaution which has been Make sure that you properly wash your hands! ...Read More - March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Mar 16, 2020
Did you know that every That is one of the reasons why advocates have helped designate De-stigmatizing brain injury through outreach within the brain injury community Empowering those who have survived brain injury and their caregivers Promoting the many types of support that are available to people living with brain injury Brain injuries can be classified as mild, concussions being the most common, moderate, or severe. No two...Read More - 20th ANNUAL $2,500 FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP | BROOKS, LEBOEUF
Mar 12, 2020
The Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Freedom Scholarship was established in 2001 and the firm has since awarded $47,500 to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The law firm believes that a college education is an important step in attaining individual personal dreams. We believe the freedoms, afforded by our Constitutional Bill of Rights, make these dreams possible for all Americans. APPLICATION PROCESS Click here to download the...Read More - Tips You Need This March During National Patient Safety Awareness Week
Mar 11, 2020
Did you know National Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety? This year National Patient Safety Week occurs March 8–14, and the focus is two-fold: raising awareness about patient safety progress and recognizing the work that still needs to be done. Did you know that medical harm is a leading cause of death worldwide? The Put simply, patient safety is a...Read More - What Do You Need to Know About Safety During National Nutrition Month?
Mar 9, 2020
Whether you are carrying a few extra pounds, struggling with obesity, looking for more energy or aiming to boost your overall health, everyone can benefit from a more nutritious diet. Research tells us that although this is a serious safety concern, too often healthy eating is easier said than done. This is one of the reasons why the The Academy created National Nutrition Month to advance nutritional health for all Americans in March...Read More - What Do I Need to Know If I Am in a Car Accident?
Mar 4, 2020
Unfortunately, car accidents are a fact of life. While safety is always the number one concern when driving, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities is also critically important. Did you know that it is illegal to drive away from an accident even if there is only minor damage? It is imperative that you stop, protect yourself with vehicle lights, flashers or other means, and contact the police, or 911 if someone is injured. In...Read More