Integrity, Honesty, Sincerity, and Ethics
What do you do in the case of an accidental amputation?
It can be frightening to witness an accidental amputation in Florida. However, an individual who loses a limb needs medical attention immediately. You should call 911 for assistance, but there is more that you can do to assist the unfortunate individual while waiting...
Off-roading safety tips
If you are lucky enough to own a rugged four-wheel drive vehicle like a Jeep, you probably spend most of your weekends taking to the trails, enjoying nature and blazing new pathways. As with any activity involving a motor vehicle, however, off-roading carries the risk...
How common is nursing home abuse?
When you place your loved one in a nursing home or other assisted living facility in Florida, you should have confidence that they will be cared for. There should be no fear about your loved one being mistreated or abused, but the reality is that sexual, emotional,...
Road rage causes fatality in St. Petersburg, Florida
People are familiar with the concept of road rage. Most people have had minor brushes with aggressive, angry drivers. Often, the person appears unaware of the potential danger to other motorists; the irate driver narrowly focuses on intimidating the chosen victim. The...
Living with a spinal cord injury in Florida
Spinal cord injuries are the result of trauma or damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. They may occur due to motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports and recreational activities, acts of violence, diseases or numerous other factors....
Can a car crash cause paralysis?
Spring has arrived in Florida, and with it comes even more traffic as college students on spring break flock to our beaches and families head down for fun in the sun. Unfortunately, increased traffic means an increased risk of your becoming the victim of a car crash....
Hidden cameras in nursing homes
There have been countless examples of nursing home abuse in the news here in Florida and elsewhere in recent years. None more tragic than the 13 deaths at the Hollywood Hills facility during Hurricane Irma. Before and after that tragedy there has been serious concern...
Motorcycle safety tips
Florida is a great place to ride motorcycles. Despite the rainy season, we get to ride our bikes year-round. This means that other motorists who live here should be used to seeing motorcycles and be comfortable sharing the road with them. However, there are plenty of...
Tesla: Vehicle batteries may burn for up to 24 hours after crash
A Tesla Model S electric car crashed on Sunday afternoon after the driver, who was reportedly speeding, lost control of the vehicle near Davie. Witnesses told the police that the vehicle left the roadway, the driver overcorrected, and the car struck a tree in the...
Lawsuits: Concussions mistreated among college football players
Is the NCAA about to face a reckoning for failing to take concussions seriously enough? More than 300 lawsuits have been filed by former college football players against college sports’ governing body. They may be hoping for a billion-dollar settlement fund like that...
