Scaffolding systems and ladder accidents can result in serious injuries. The dangers of these forms of equipment are well known and there are precautions that people are urged to take when using them to perform work duties. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set guidelines around using lifts and ladders and […]

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Because vehicular collisions can lead to severe physical harm, walking away from an accident without any injury is something to be incredibly thankful for. Even when you are concerned about how you will be paying for property damages, such as needing to cover car repairs or completely replace a vehicle, this is far better than […]

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Collisions due to driver distraction occur for a wide range of reasons. In Florida, as is true in a lot of US states, the majority of distracted driving laws focus on texting. It is well known that individuals who are handling their mobile devices while operating a vehicle are a hazard. Because of this, people […]

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Traumatic events, such as car crashes, can have a lasting psychological impact on individuals. For example, some who are involved in a car crash or witness a severe collision find themselves living with vehophobia. Each time these individuals get behind a car wheel, they may experience an elevated heart rate, sweating hands, shallow breath, and […]

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Whether you are considering a personal injury claim because of slip and fall injury or car accident, you may be wondering how your legal fees will be handled. While it is true many personal injury attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis, there could be additional expenses if a case is particularly complex. Accessing […]

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When people think of slipping and falling, they may think of how people fall in movies and cartoons. In entertainment, people fall because of marbles, fruit peels, and rugs pulled out from under them. While entertainment provides a lot of enjoyment and relief, the reality of slip and fall injuries is not funny at all. […]

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There are times when a person has accumulated accident expenses but is unsure about pursuing damage recovery. This could be true for a range of reasons. Some people have seen a lot of TV shows or movies where a cruel individual seeks money from others through fraudulent claims. Or maybe you personally know the person […]

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Accidents, such as car wrecks and slip and fall incidents, can result in a range of injuries, including bone breaks, and when fractures are sustained treatment plans vary. For instance, more severe leg breaks could require a lot of tests, such as MRIs and CT scans, and surgeries. While these are important parts of healing […]

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Occupational diseases are illnesses that are directly connected to a person’s employment and the job tasks they perform at work. So, while it is common for coworkers to catch a cold or flu from one another, that is not an occupational disease. But being exposed to a harsh chemical that causes illness when precautionary steps […]

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When a person is struck by a car and injured, there could be a range of factors that contributed to the harm. A distracted driver could carry some of the fault, but it is also possible the pedestrian carries a percentage of the negligence resulting in the Florida accident. In initial damage recovery discussions, who […]

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