Fireworks displays dazzle spectators and provide hours of backyard entertainment every Fourth of July. However, the same explosive power that makes fireworks so dazzling can cause serious or even fatal injuries. It’s true — many fireworks injuries are caused by consumer misuse. At the same time, the likelihood of a firework injury can be...
Tourists from all over the world flock to Florida’s legendary beaches. Florida waters are warm and relatively calm, so are inviting to swimmers of all ages, especially in the summer heat. Unfortunately, that family trip to the beach can also be a dangerous one if you don’t take the right safety precautions. Drowning...
You had to go to the hospital for injuries. Thank goodness you have insurance, right? After you get home, you file a claim and wait to hear back from you insurance, believing everything will be fine… …but it’s not. The insurance company, for some reason, decides to reject your claim. You have to...
Florida is perhaps best known for its amusement parks. Every summer, tourists from all over the world flock to Florida’s legendary theme parks. However, tens of thousands of visitors are injured in those parks annually, many of them seriously. These injuries can not only ruin a family vacation, but can also become a...
We all know that healthcare in this country is expensive, but it’s not uncommon for someone to get a medical bill and be blown away. This is especially true when a minor injury can amount to tens of thousands of dollars to pay. One in five ER visits result in a bill that is...
The State of Florida says all children under the age of five are required to be harnessed in a car seat during travel in motor vehicles. Sounds simple, right? But it’s not. In fact, Florida traffic laws have an entire section dedicated to child restraint requirements in a motor vehicle, and every car...
