Category Archives: Personal Injury
Defective Infrastructure
Six people were killed and at least nine were injured when a pedestrian bridge collapsed over a Miami highway, according to CNN. Rescue crews worked to remove nearly 1,000 tons of debris, uncovering crushed cars and victims in the process. Engineers knew that there was a crack in the bridge, and met hours before… Read More »
My Insurance Company Denied my Dog Bite Liability Claim
When your dog injures another person on your property by biting them, or attacks or bites someone outside of your property, you are most likely going to be held responsible for their injuries. You may be liable for their medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional or psychological harm, scarring… Read More »
Train Collisions
Two people in less than one week were killed while crossing in front of the Brightline train in South Florida, as reported by USA Today. The first casualty was a Boynton Beach woman who drove her car through the already dropped guard rails in an attempt to beat the train. The second was a… Read More »
Social Security and Evidence of Disorder of the Spine and Major Dysfunction of a Joint
If you have a spine injury or major dysfunction of a joint, you are not alone. In fact, according to World Spine Day, lower back pain is the leading cause disability worldwide. 80 percent of Americans will develop back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the leading cause of missed… Read More »
Aid and Attendant Care
After a serious injury, it is not uncommon for an injured worker to rely on a home aid and attendant-care person to help him/her with activities of daily living (ADL’s). However, procuring these benefits can be difficult. If you were seriously injured on the job or became sick as a result of the work… Read More »
Employee Misconduct and TPD
If you get injured on the job, or if you suffer a workplace illness that was caused by your occupation, your employer must pay you lost wages (temporary partial disability – TPD) when your condition renders you unable to earn at least 80% of your normal weekly wages. However, these benefits can be denied… Read More »
Supermarket Injuries
A Deerfield Beach grocery store employee was injured recently when her leg became trapped under a pallet moving device, called a low lift walkie, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Motorized lifting devices come in all shapes and forms, and are one of the leading causes of grocery store, outlet store,… Read More »
Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure can lead to a deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma, and because asbestos is still used in many products and building materials, it is a constant source of threat in the workplace and at home. If you have suffered from asbestos poisoning, or mesothelioma, you should talk to a West Palm Beach… Read More »
Occupational Welding Injuries
Welding is a trade that requires intense training and many years of mastery. Even then, it is a dangerous job to undertake because of the immense heat and pressure that is required to fasten two pieces of metal or thermoplastics together. According to Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, one out of every 250 construction… Read More »
Fitness Gym Injuries
Many people use gyms to prevent injuries as they age and increase their general fitness and health levels. However, not everyone leaves a gym in a better condition in which they entered. Fitness gyms can become crowded and hazardous if not properly maintained and supervised. People have to navigate safely between lifting machines, free… Read More »
