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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers needed to provide a safe and healthful workplace, free of all known dangers, for employees. This act also established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, which oversees workplace safety and accidents. In addition to requiring a safe workplace, the act also provides access for...

A minor fender bender can cause soft tissue damage, which can continue to degenerate if you do not receive medical help as soon as possible. But the risk does not stop at personal injuries. A certain Florida law can influence the amount of your compensation, and it is important to be in the know of...

Because of Florida’s no-fault laws, drivers know that the first place they need to turn for injury compensation is their PIP insurance policy. If their injuries exceed that coverage, then they may file  a claim against the other driver or their insurance. However, that changes dramatically when the victim is a passenger in an Uber...

Click Orlando reports that Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie,24-year-old Matiss Kivlenieks of Latvia, was killed at his home in Michigan when an errant 4th of July fireworks mortar blast hit him in the chest. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, officials released the audio of the 911 call. On the call, a woman tells the dispatcher that...

A mother reported to officials that a ride at the Manatee County Fair injured  her after she slid out from underneath the safety bar. News Channel 8 hast the story. The mother and her 10-year-old nephew were riding the Ring of Fire when she slipped out. She was stopped by a plexiglass shield at the...

In the past few years, hundreds of commercial zip-line parks have opened across the United States. As of September 2017, there were 400 different parks operating, with more due to be opening. While this may be a fun way to spend an afternoon or to host a birthday party, there are risks. The risks are...

Social media has quickly overtaken society as a fun venue to chat with friends and stay up to date on daily life. However, social media activity can lead you to inadvertently releasing extensive information online about you that you may not realize. Once it has been posted online, it is public information and can be...

A recent Texas DUI manslaughter verdict has victim advocates concerned that wealth may increasingly be used as a legal defense for negligence. The verdict arose from the trial of Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old boy who killed four people and injured two in a drunk driving crash on June 15, 2013. Couch’s defense attorney successfully argued...

You may have access to a number of resources as you help your child or a close family member cope with the impact of a spinal cord injury. Consider these five factors as you help your loved one recover and adjust to life after a serious accident: Medical specialists – Physicians and medical specialists with a...

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) became an increasingly apparent threat to Americans’ health, those on cruise ships were among the first to be infected. Debi Chalik, partner at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, decided she had to take action as her parents were aboard Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess cruise ship amidst a coronavirus outbreak. The more...

Accidents can change our lives in an instant. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or another type of injury, we often find ourselves facing medical bills, time away from work, and an overwhelming list of questions. What are our rights? How do we seek compensation? What does the legal process actually look...

You may think that if you have the minimum insurance required by Florida law, you are covered after a car accident. In fact, without bodily injury liability coverage, you are very much at risk of being personally responsible for medical bills or other damages resulting from a car accident. Here are some reasons why you...

The serious injury threshold in Fort Lauderdale is defined by Florida state statute 316.027, which outlines the debilitating conditions that can greatly impair one’s quality of life. These afflictions, quoted verbatim from the statute, include: A physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death Serious personal disfigurement Loss or impairment of the function of...

The statute of limitations, which is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit, for personal injury in Florida depends on the case type. If you do not bring your injury lawsuit before the time limit expires, Florida law could forever bar you from going after the person whose negligence injured you. Merely...

If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are thinking about filing a lawsuit for compensation, speaking to the other party’s insurance adjuster may not be the best choice. If you have been hurt, you may not know the extent of your medical condition or if other medical issues...

A trip to a beauty salon should end with you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. However, you could be entitled to compensation if your trip ended with an injury. A Fort Lauderdale medical spa injury lawyer in your area can help you prove the salon’s negligence caused your injury. They can also explain the damages you...

For injury cases, you don’t have to pay attorney fees up front. Instead, Pompano Beach Personal Injury Lawyer work on contingency, meaning you only pay after a legal professional resolves your case. Under a contingency agreement, you don’t pay your attorney hourly rates or upfront retainer fees. Typically, you pay a percentage of your eventual settlement...

You can sue for a whiplash injury if it was caused by someone else’s negligence. That person can be held accountable for all the costs of your medical treatment and recovery. With a personal injury lawsuit, you can request compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Miami personal injury lawyers...