Injuries are a common occurrence at many of Orlando’s major theme parks. Visitors sustain injuries ranging from typical bumps and bruises to more serious injuries, such as broken bones, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, the public does not always hear about these incidents when…
Hit-and-run accidents occur at an alarming rate in Central Florida. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), approximately 25 percent of all accidents reported in our state involve hit-and-runs. Last year, there were more than 105,000 hit-and-run incidents reported, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. According…
Florida lawmakers are seeking to place limits on business lawsuits related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, leaders in the legislature differ in how they view other issues affecting businesses that may be addressed in this upcoming legislative session, including workers’ compensation insurance claims. The Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and…
After being involved in an car accident, even if you do not feel you have been seriously injured, it is best to be seen and evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Many clients feel sore, fatigued, and stiff after being involved in a car crash, and while these…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, discussion has come about as to whether a mask mandate would be a viable option to help stop the spread. The years-long fight over seat belt laws offer perspective into how a universal mask mandate might play out. Seat belt mandates became…
A recall notice has been issued for 350,000 Ring video doorbell devices, following reports of them catching fire. The company, a subsidiary of Amazon, received 85 reports from consumers complaining about “incorrect doorbell screws” that led to 23 doorbells igniting, according to the Consumer Product Safety…
Since the start of the pandemic, bicycling has increased in popularity across Central Florida. People are buying new ones, fixing up old ones and riding more than ever before. Even though the number of bicyclists on the road has gone up, many drivers do not…
A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a car in the Villages on Tuesday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was a 61-year-old man who was riding his bicycle in the golf cart lane on Hillsborough Trail, just before 7:00 a.m. The vehicle struck…
Nursing home abuse and neglect are a common occurrence in Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Examples of abuse in nursing homes can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation, and financial exploitation. Nursing home abuse is a felony in…
An attack by a dog can be an extremely traumatizing event. These incidents are often without warning and can be savage and sudden. Dog bites can result in lacerations, puncture wounds, and broken bones, as well as catastrophic injuries, including facial disfiguration, emotional trauma and…
