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Jul 27, 2021

Did you know that the first Patient Bill of Rights was drafted by the The Patient Bill of Rights in the Affordable Care Act has three major goals: 1. To help patients feel more confident in the US healthcare system, the Bill of Rights helps assure that the health care system is fair and it works to meet patients’ needs, gives patients a way to address any problems they may have, and...

What Does It Mean To Be An Uninsured Motorist In Florida?

Jul 21, 2021

Did you know that, to be considered an uninsured motorist in Florida, you must not have auto insurance or a policy that does not meet the minimum of $10,000.00 bodily injury coverage per person and $20,000.00 per If you are an uninsured motorist in Florida and are caught driving without insurance, you can be required to pay a fine of up to $500.00. What may be even more important, however, is if you...

6 Tips for Pet Fire Safety In Your Home

Jul 14, 2021

National Pet Fire Safety Day With all of us finally seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, parties are being scheduled, people are traveling, and the world seems to be moving again. While this is great news, it also means that pets will again be spending time alone at home. Did you know that half a million pets are affected by fires every year in the United States? In some cases,...

How Do You Avoid Nursing Home Injury and Find Good Care?

Jul 13, 2021

Do you get anxious at the thought of placing a parent or a loved one in a nursing home? You may worry about whether you have chosen a safe facility for your loved one and whether your loved one will feel at home. How do you avoid Doing research may be the best place to start. Once you have identified a few potential nursing homes, spend some time looking online for information about...

Post Covid Tips to Help Recognize and Prevent Human Trafficking

Jul 6, 2021

Did you know that the Covid-19 pandemic saw an increase in human trafficking, including child trafficking, for many reasons? While human trafficking has been complicated for decades due to technology, which often increases the ability of traffickers to prey on the most vulnerable in our society, the economic difficulties faced by families worldwide due to the pandemic further exacerbated the problem. Many children and young adults with families in need of money fell prey to...

Kids Enrolled in Different Summer Camps? Be Sure to Read the Covid Rules

Jun 23, 2021

Are your kids enrolled in different summer camps? After a year of social distancing and isolation, many children, and their parents, may be especially looking forward to summer camp this year. The pandemic, however, is not yet over, and children under 12 cannot be vaccinated yet, so summer camp is not likely to look like it did in 2019. Some states have not yet released guidance for camps, and after the CDC’s guidance in...

4 Safety Tips to Celebrate Safely This July 4th Weekend

Jun 22, 2021

Are you looking forward to summer celebrations such as the Fourth of July fireworks? Fourth of July can be a fun tradition, but it can be important to think about staying safe. Let us review 4 tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe this year. 1. Obey local laws. If fireworks are illegal where you live, avoid using them. Even if they are legal in your area, keep fireworks away from...

3 Ways To Protect Yourself If Injured At A Backyard Barbeque

Jun 15, 2021

Can you believe summertime and barbeque season is finally here? In Florida, where it can feel like summer all year round, backyard barbeques are commonplace. Although most of the time these barbeques and outdoor parties go off without a hitch, First, try to be aware of your surroundings at all times and take proper precautions to prevent injuries. If you are hosting the barbeque, make efforts to ensure your property is safe and...

3 Ways a Personal Injury Attorney Can Protect You After Sustaining a Brain Injury

Jun 9, 2021

Did you know over five million people in the United States live with a brain injury related disability and almost three million people per year suffer a brain injury? Personal injury attorneys can play an important role in both protecting brain injury victims and preventing many people from ever becoming a Assist you in obtaining treatment from a brain injury specialist. One of the unfortunate things a person with a brain injury often...

Entering a Nursing Home Now? How to Best Advocate for Your Loved Ones

Jun 8, 2021

If you have a loved one entering a nursing home, chances are you are experiencing a range of feelings. These may include relief that there will be round the clock care for him or her to Consider getting to know the nursing home staff and other residents. Nursing homes typically have high turnover, both in terms of the staff and residents. By visiting regularly and at different times of the day, you may...