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- Help Us Celebrate Human Rights Day
Dec 9, 2019
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. That may sound obvious, but it is an ideal of monumental importance that has historically eluded humanity, and too often proves out of reach today. It is also the philosophy of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted on December 10, 1948. The landmark document established a universal standard of inalienable rights for all people of all nations, and...Read More - How to Prioritize Eye-Safety When Buying Gifts for Children
Dec 2, 2019
Few things are as gratifying as buying toys for children during the holiday season. The joy and excitement of watching them open presents, however, can quickly turn to despair if a toy-related injury occurs. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you might realize. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly a Eye injuries are serious at any age, but especially for children as their eyesight and bodies are still developing...Read More - 5 Kitchen Safety Tips to Keep in Mind this Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2019
The holiday season is one of the best times of year to come together with your family, friends, and loved ones. How will you be celebrating? What traditions do you take part in year after year? What memories will you create this year? As we look at celebrating Thanksgiving this week, what are you looking most forward to? Whether it is watching the parades, extra football, or hours of cooking making much loved recipes,...Read More - When It Comes to Alcohol, You May Not Have Thought of These Issues
Nov 19, 2019
Alcohol is indeed legal, but alcohol abuse is associated with a significant number of crimes. Roughly These are not the only crimes to know about though. Other crimes also apply, and they are often accompanied with stiff penalties. Let us share some insight on these important issues in our blog. 1. Youth Alcohol Consumption. It is important to know that the flip-side of underage drinking is that adults and businesses...Read More - 5 Ways to Give Back in Tallahassee this November
Nov 18, 2019
Fall in Tallahassee is a time of cooler weather, changing leaves, and the beginning of the holiday season, not to mention, college football. Unfortunately, some residents may struggle through the holidays, while others deserve recognition for their selfless service and sacrifice. It does not take a lot to help them. Let us share five gratifying ways to give back this November. 1. Give back beyond Veterans Day. 2. Stone Crab Fest Fundraising...Read More - What Kind of Mistakes Can Amount to Medical Malpractice?
Nov 12, 2019
Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that can occur when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional deviates from a recognized standard of care and injures a patient, whether through a negligent act or omission. That is different from being unhappy with the outcome of a medical treatment, and it does not apply to every mistake. Successful malpractice claims often must establish three distinct elements: A violation of a standard...Read More - What Is Restitution and What Does It Mean for Crime Victims?
Nov 11, 2019
What is Restitution? Put simply, restitution is payment for an injury or loss. In a criminal case, a perpetrator of a crime may be ordered to pay restitution to a victim when his or her crime causes the victim a financial loss. This is different than a court-imposed fine, in that fines are paid to the government to deter future criminal behavior. Examples of restitution might include a shoplifter who is ordered to...Read More - Injured by a Prescription Drug Error? You May Have a Case.
Nov 4, 2019
Prescription drug errors violate trust and cause harm, sometimes serious harm. Unfortunately, this can be a much bigger problem than most people realize. The U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health recently published a More research revealed that as many as Under-dosing or overdosing Misdiagnosis or incorrect prescriptions Incorrect duration of medication Inaccurate frequency of medication Expired medications If you or...Read More - How A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
Oct 29, 2019
Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. Losing a parent or child, however, due to negligence or an intentional act by another person can make the suffering unbearable. While nothing can bring them back, a “wrongful death” claim can hold the liable party accountable regardless of whether he or she is convicted in a criminal proceeding. A wrongful death claim is a civil action, usually brought by close family members of the...Read More - Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating this Halloween
Oct 28, 2019
Kids love Halloween! School parties, scary costumes, and trick-or-treating make for exciting childhood experiences. While it is an event that we can all get excited about, Halloween also presents a number of safety risks. Did you know, for example, that children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year? It is a nightmarish statistic, but one that can be combated through safety...Read More