Almost 5 percent of Florida residents are receiving Social Security Disability benefits from the state. This means that they have gone through the application process successfully and have proven that they meet all the guidelines. Although many people in the state of...
Year: 2018
The rights of Florida tenants to a safe property
If you are a tenant in a Florida apartment, or if you own a condominium, you are not in full control of the communal spaces that exist in the building. This means that you, as a tenant or condominium owner, do not have the responsibility to maintain these spaces. It...
What steps should be taken after an injury at school?
When children become injured while attending school, it can be a very stressful time for you as a parent. It may mean that you need to take time off work in order to care for your child while he or she recovers, and it is likely that medical expenses will occur. If...
Would autonomous cars be safer?
Many people feel wary about the idea of autonomous or self-driving cars. They cannot shake the feeling that the computer could make a mistake and cause a deadly accident. Is a line of code really going to lead to the end of their life? Do they have to worry about...
Potential signs of brain injuries in children
Brain injuries are very complicated. The signs and symptoms differ from one incident to the next, making them a challenge to diagnose and treat uniformly. This is especially true for children, since they cannot always express their symptoms accurately -- or, in some...
5 safety hazards you may find on someone else’s property
You spend more time than you realize on other people's property. Every time you visit a friend, drop by the grocery store or stay in a hotel, you're putting your own safety in someone else's hands. You expect the person who owns that property to maintain it and ensure...
5 major risk factors for teen drivers
Your teen, along with his or her friends, can legally get a driver's license at 16. That may feel way too young to you; as a parent, you still feel like it was only yesterday that you brought that little baby home from the hospital. But lawmakers have decided that...
Distracted driving is more than texting
You tell your children not to text and drive. You mention it every time either one of them, both teens, decides to leave the house. They roll their eyes, but you keep saying it. You also resolve never to do it yourself. You don't even check your messages at...
Beware of construction hazards when you are working
Hazards present at construction sites are very serious and can kill or cause significant injuries. It is imperative that construction workers keep an eye out for these hazards and that employers take a proactive stance to address them. Without both approaches, workers...