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- What You May Want to Bring to Your First Personal Injury Meeting
Jan 22, 2020
How much do you know about your potential first personal injury meeting? Unfortunately, offending parties and insurance companies do not always do the right thing when it comes to paying damages to victims. This is just one of the reasons why partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney is one of the best ways to ensure fair compensation in the event of a wrongful injury or accident. The attorney-client relationship should be comfortable, based on...Read More - Facts Parents Need to Know About Florida Distracted Driving
Jan 21, 2020
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing problems in society today. Driving is a daily activity for tens of millions of Americans, and the potency of modern distractions has never been stronger. Unfortunately, the results are often tragic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than In reality, those statistics are probably too low. It is widely believed that the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities caused by distracted driving...Read More - 7 Key Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
Jan 15, 2020
Unfortunately, if you are injured in an accident, there’s no guarantee that the other guy or his insurance company will do the right thing. It is the job of a personal injury attorney to make sure he does. Not all personal injury law firms, however, are the same. In fact, knowing the best fit for you, your family, and your specific situation can mean the difference between getting what you deserve and falling short. ...Read More - Why You Need a Local Law Firm in 2020
Jan 14, 2020
As life experience often proves, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, when it comes to choosing the right law firm for you, a decision that can have life-altering consequences, local firms come with distinct advantages over larger, out-of-town firms. Law firms with national and international reach are often defined by national and international issues. That’s great if you’re a Fortune 500 company or global organization, but not so much for someone with local concerns...Read More - What To Do If You Are Pulled Over For Texting While Driving
Jan 9, 2020
Texting while driving is a dangerous activity that states and local governments are increasingly passing laws to combat. The reasons are sobering. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly half a million motorists use cell phones while on the road every day. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of distracted driving every year, of which texting is a major component. ...Read More - New Year’s Safety Resolutions You Need!
Jan 7, 2020
With 2019 in the books, a new year and new decade are upon us. Many people may take the opportunity to make bold resolutions about weight loss, traveling, financial goals, and so forth. Another area to keep in mind, however, is an increased commitment to safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 170,000 “unintentional injury” deaths occurred last year, making accidents the third leading cause of death in the United States...Read More - How Much Do You Know About Your Nursing Home Rights?
Dec 23, 2019
When you have a loved one in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility, there is too much at stake not to ensure he or she has the best care possible. We know that your elderly or disabled loved ones need the best care and representation possible. Our local team of medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience in handling cases just like yours in nursing homes. As...Read More - Age-Appropriate Toys Will Help Ensure Child Safety This Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2019
Ask any child what they like most about the holidays and chances are they will say, “toys!” While new toys are indeed exciting, parents and grandparents should also make sure they are safe. One of the best ways to ensure toy-related safety is to buy age-appropriate gifts. Age-appropriate means a particular toy is suitable for a child’s age and stage of development. Children go through different learning stages as they grow from newborns to...Read More - Heads Up, Phones Down! Cell Phone Distractions Put Children in Danger
Dec 16, 2019
Cell phones are School zones are busy places. Crowds of parents, students, and teachers contend with pick-up and drop-off schedules, after school activities, and bus traffic on a daily basis. Adding cell phones distractions to the mix is exceedingly dangerous. The nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide studied the issue and produced a report called “ Before your children leave for school, remind them of these year-round school zone safety tips: Never walk...Read More - How to Purchase Gifts that Protect Your Child’s Hearing
Dec 10, 2019
Loud sounds are not just a nuisance, they can be dangerous. Excessive noise can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss, and children can be especially vulnerable. With the advent of child-friendly technology and the availability of noisy toys, hearing safety should be of particular concern during the holiday season when parents and grandparents are shopping for gifts. According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, toys have strict regulatory...Read More