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What do Traffic Accidents and Drowning Have in Common?
Believe it or not, auto accidents can lead to drowning deaths—and here in Florida, it happens more often than anywhere else in the country. It may seem at first that these two types of occurrences are unrelated, but considering the number of retention ponds, lakes, streams and other bodies of water that surround our roadways, […]
Who is Responsible When Debris Falls off a Truck and Causes an Accident?
When large commercial trucks such as semis, tractor trailers and 18-wheelers take to the road, any of a number of parties may have been involved in the packing, loading, securing and transporting of the cargo. When that cargo, or parts of it fall from the truck, it creates a hazardous road condition that can ultimately […]
Wrong Way Driving Becoming Increasingly Problematic in Central Florida
When drivers travel against traffic on roads — particularly on highways — they are putting their own lives and the lives of all other motorists at risk. New data suggest that wrong way driving is more prevalent than we may think, especially on the 109 miles of toll roads operated by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway […]
Examining Florida’s Texting While Driving Ban
It’s been only a few months since the controversial texting while driving ban went into effect in Florida. Opponents of the legislation critiqued it from its early stages for a wide range of reasons — some argued that texting is not cited as a contributing factor in enough accidents to warrant a ban, while others […]
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Accident Claims
Every state gives citizens the legal right to sue the at-fault party for damages if they are injured in an accident. However, how fault is defined varies from state to state, and this affects the awarding of compensation. Florida applies the policy of comparative negligence in personal injury suits. In accident cases where more than […]
Voice-Activated Technology Expected to Increase Distracted-Driving Accidents
The campaign to keep drunk drivers off the road — pushing for stricter traffic laws, demanding stronger enforcement and promoting public education — finally seems to be paying off. Nationwide, there has been a 52 percent decrease in impaired-driving fatalities since 1982. However, just when the roads should be getting safer, distracted-driving accidents are increasing, […]
When a Cruise Ship Paradise Becomes a Nightmare
Families with children often look forward to a cruise ship vacation because these packages promise the best of both worlds — plenty of pampering for the parents in addition to a range of activities to keep the kids happy and occupied. The fact that cruises are supposed to an escape from dull, everyday reality can […]
Unsafe Flooring Responsible for Many Slip-and-Fall Injuries
While most people realize that a fall can result in a serious injury, such as a broken arm or hip, the actual scope of the problem usually falls outside the public’s perception. In contrast, business owners, who pay high insurance premiums in anticipation of slip-and-fall accidents on their premises, and their insurance companies, are acutely […]
Slip ’N Slide — and Sue?
The Slip ’N Slide toy by Wham-O has been a favorite backyard summertime distraction since its release in 1961. When used correctly, this plastic slide that can transform a backyard into a water park provides great entertainment for children. Unfortunately the toy is so much fun, many adults are not able to resist a belly-first […]
Anesthesia Errors
The editors of the New England Journal of Medicine recently asked readers to decide the most important article published by the Journal in its 200-year history. The doctors chose an article from 1846 describing the first successful uses of ether in general anesthesia. Anesthesia has made much of modern medicine possible. Unfortunately, in instances where […]
