Opioid Exposure Can Cause Serious Problems for Kids in Florida

Finally, our president came out and said that the opioid crisis is a “public health emergency.” He didn’t, however, formally declare it a “national emergency,” which means that federal funds won’t currently be allocated to addressing and fighting this crisis.   Last year, opioid addiction was responsible for more than 59,000 deaths in our country,...

What Slip-Resistant Floors Could Mean for Florida Slip and Fall Cases

  We’re all too familiar with those yellow caution signs warning us about wet and slippery floors, but what if we could eliminate slick surfaces – and those ever-present signs – for good?   Coral Springs resident Michael Williams, who founded Safestep Floors, Inc. just this year, has made a Canadian-invented slip-resistant treatment process for...

Halloween a Dangerous Time for Florida Drivers, Too

Halloween is a night full of spooky fun for children and adults… but you may be surprised to learn the scariest part of the holiday. It’s not ghosts or goblins – it’s the additional danger Florida drivers face for accidents and injuries. Many people don’t realize that Halloween is a major day for car crashes,...

Irma Claim Delays: Is Your Florida Insurer Acting in Bad Faith?

  When we purchase property insurance, we do so under the assumption that our insurers will stand by us in the event of the unthinkable, and provide adequate coverage to help us recover if our property is ever damaged or destroyed.   Unfortunately, insurance companies are for-profit companies. Despite all of the feel-good commercials and...