While hurricane season begins in May, Floridians know that season’s peak is actually just about to arrive. Despite its drop in expected severity, the news of Hurricane Barry in New Orleans nevertheless has many coastal residents preparing for torrential rains. Florida residents should take the time this month to ensure that they will...
Even a relatively minor car accident is a frightening experience that can leave you stunned in disbelief. Your body is probably working in overdrive to work out whether this is a situation of fight or flight. Many don’t even realize they’ve suffered an injury until hours after an accident due to shock or adrenaline. Some...
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...
