According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 36,096 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2019, which is actually down 2.0 percent from 2018. Drunk driving could be attributed to almost a third of those fatalities. Drunk Driving Statistics The Dangers of Drunk Driving Alcohol adversely affects your
Liability in a truck accident is not always clear, and it can be even more complicated if multiple parties caused the crash. Figuring out who is liable will take an extensive investigation, but responsibility will typically fall on one or all of the following parties. The Truck Driver Truck drivers
The quality of nursing home care in Florida is an increasing concern. The state and the federal government have established regulations with respect to how residents should be treated and the minimum standards of care. Nursing Home Reform Act The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act established the Resident’s Bill of
Injured workers have the option to apply for Social Security Disability benefits for long-term disabilities. Compensation under this program will typically last as long as you are disabled. However, certain circumstances can make you ineligible to continue receiving benefits. Get the SSD benefits you deserve & hire a Social Security
After being involved in a motorcycle accident, you probably have a lot of questions. Here we provide information to assist you with understanding your rights and hopefully get you started on the right track. What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident? The moments immediately following a motorcycle accident are
What if you get injured on the job and cannot return to work? You tell your supervisor about your injury right after it happens. You seek treatment at the local emergency room or urgent care center. But then you do not hear anything at all from your employer about whether
Idiopathic neuropathy is a condition affecting your sensory and motor nerves with no obvious underlying etiology. The term idiopathic means any condition which arises spontaneously or from an unknown cause. The root cause of a lot of conditions are largely unknown. Neuropathy is one of those conditions that can start
Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying syndrome, is a medical condition in which the stomach empties its contents into the small intestine faster than normal. This can lead to symptoms such as nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue, vomiting, bloating, cramping, dizziness, lightheadedness, and a rapid heart rate. Common causes
Helmet use among motorcyclists has significantly decreased from 2019 to 2020. In Florida, riders over the age of 21 do not have to wear a helmet as long as they carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. However, even though the law doesn’t require all motorcycle riders to wear
What’s Behind the Five-Month Wait for Social Security Disability Benefits? For anyone approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, a mandatory five-month waiting period applies before receiving any payments. The waiting period starts from the first full calendar month following the date your disability began. Social Security essentially withholds
