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Incomplete data could put women at risk of injury
Female dummies used to collect crash test data are five feet tall and are 110 pounds. While this may represent the height and weight of an average woman, it doesn’t necessarily represent every woman’s body type. This is one reason why females are more likely to be hurt in crashes that occur on Florida… Read More »
What factors played a role in the accident that left you injured?
Car accidents happen for many reasons, and it’s not always immediately clear who is to blame or what factors played a role in what happened to you. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and confused after an accident, but you do not have to walk through the complex aftermath alone. If your accident was the… Read More »
Misdiagnosis can be a fatal mistake
Many patients in Florida and across the country have benefited from remarkable advances in medical diagnosing technology. As a society, people are living longer and with a better quality of life. Despite the overall improvement of medical practices and procedures, mistakes in individual cases do occur. Some doctor errors can have severe consequences and… Read More »
Two Florida cities have some of nation’s safest roadways
Car accidents can lead to serious damage for people in Florida and across the country. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the crash rate, from weather conditions to road circumstances to dangerous or negligent driving. This is one reason why so many people and companies are enthralled by the potential… Read More »
DUI fatalities at their highest on the Fourth of July
Alcohol intoxication is a contributing factor to many car accidents in Florida and elsewhere in the US. Fatal DUI crashes are especially apt to occur during holidays, none more so than the Fourth of July. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers at ValuePenguin found that the DUI fatality rate for… Read More »
OSHA offers no-cost safety program to small businesses
Electrical industry employers in Florida may be interested in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new initiative to increase safety. The initiative comes after several investigations into deaths and injuries in the electrical industry. The department is encouraging employers to decrease workplace hazards in order to reduce safety issues. Serious injuries, deaths… Read More »
Did a lack of security contribute to your traumatic brain injury?
When you are in any public place, people you don’t know surround you. Even if you are diligent and have a knack for reading people, you can’t always predict what someone’s intentions are toward you. You do what you can to avoid attracting unwanted attention, but it isn’t always enough. You should have the… Read More »
Causation difficult to prove in medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider harms their patient by providing a substandard level of care, but proving that negligent care was the actual cause of harm in any given case can be very difficult. In a lawsuit in Florida, the burden is on the patient to show that the provider deviated from… Read More »
Tools to keep workers safe from the heat
Warm weather can have an impact on workers who spend time both inside and outside. Therefore, employers in Florida and elsewhere need to create a plan to help keep those workers safe. There should also be a plan in case an employee develops heat stroke or is otherwise harmed by exposure to heat and… Read More »
An overview of attractive nuisances
Homeowners in Florida are required to maintain a safe environment for guests. This means repairing or removing any safety hazards as well as foreseeing hazards. However, this duty of care sometimes extends to unlawful entrants, particularly child trespassers. According to the concept of an attractive nuisance, there are some structures the very attractiveness of… Read More »
