Category: Safety

Have you considered that, sometimes, serious injuries may not be easy to see? Victims of personal injury may not only suffer physical injuries or impairments, but may also suffer from crippling anxiety, depression, or emotional distress. If you suffer from mental anguish or distress following a traumatic event, you may be able to seek compensation […]

Did you know that bodily injury and personal injury have different meanings depending on context? In a legal context, bodily injury can be most often found in criminal proceedings, referring to someone who has been the victim of a crime. Personal injury, however, is often used in civil court claims, and can include all of […]

Did you know that bodily injury and personal injury can have different meanings depending on context? In a legal context, “bodily injury” is most often found in criminal proceedings, referring to someone who has been the victim of a crime. “Personal injury” is used in civil court claims, and includes all of the costs incurred […]

As the COVID-19 vaccines continues to roll out, have you considered whether you will mandate the vaccine for your employees? If so, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently released some important guidance on this very topic. The guidance makes it clear that mandating and implementing a COVID-19 vaccination program for employees may have […]

Are you in need of legal representation during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic? If so, you may be concerned about whether you will have the same number of attorneys to choose from to handle your case, if your chosen attorney will be prepared to assist you with what you need despite health and safety restrictions in […]

Did you know that a child can have a concussion without losing consciousness? Did you know that a concussion left untreated can result in significant physical, emotional, and social damage, especially to school-age children? On September 18, 2020, we recognize National Concussion Awareness Day, a chance for health care providers, parents, and coaches to come […]

Did you know that, this year, we celebrate Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week from September 20-26, 2020? The week is meant to acknowledge the importance of following child passenger safety laws in Florida and across the United States. Child passenger safety laws save the lives of Florida children every day. If you are a parent […]

Were you aware that we celebrate Baby Safety Month every September? This started in the 1980s to encourage awareness of new car seat safety laws and safe sleep practices. Many of us have heard stories from parents and grandparents about kids rattling around in the back of a station wagon without seatbelts, or even newborns […]

Do you know about hate crimes? Hate crimes are crimes committed against victims specifically because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. Policymakers and law enforcement agencies often consider hate crimes a priority area due to their devastating effects, which include terrorizing entire communities. Hate crimes appear as a top […]

Even in the best of times, the beginning of a new school year can be a challenging time for parents and kids. The mix of apprehension and excitement for both can almost be palpable. Have you considered that, this year, the biggest challenge for parents may be how to keep their children safe as they […]