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Teach Children to ‘W.A.I.T.’ Before Petting Dogs

This is a terrific video from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that includes some alarming statistics, in addition to an excellent presentation from Kelly Voigt…

By Council Wooten

/ 23 May 2012

Make Sure They Keep the Lights on For You

We have all heard the Tom Bodett, Motel 6 jingle. We'll leave the light on for you. But, a hotel in the dark about a dangerous breakdown in their safety protocol definitely needed…

By Michael Damaso

/ 14 May 2012

Client Preparation is Critical Yet Often Neglected.

“The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare.” This is a quote and philosophy used by some of the greatest coaches in sports history to motivate athletes. In…

By Michael Damaso

/ 14 May 2012

Hundreds of Parks, Thousands of Injuries Every Year in Florida

While last month saw far too many headlines across the nation involving school bus accidents, the video above is news footage of another type of incident that many of us never really think…

By Ed Normand

/ 4 Apr 2012

Significant Changes, New Restriction on Florida Auto Insurance

The Florida Legislature passed some pretty significant changes to the Florida No Fault Law last week. Florida No Fault, otherwise know as personal injury protection (PIP), is a type of…

By Michael Damaso

/ 15 Mar 2012

Are Personal Portable Breath Testers a Threat to Personal Safety?

What drinker would not want a device to help them decide whether it was safe to order another drink or whether it was safe to drive home after a night of partying? Such a magic device would…

By Mark Willingham

/ 1 Mar 2012

Property Owners, Tenants and Premises Liability Law in Florida

Premises liability law is one of the most complicated laws, and negligence and liability can vary based on the circumstances. Essentially, property owners are responsible for making sure their…

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 15 Feb 2012

Girl with No Hands Not Allowed to Ride

A 17-year-old girl with no hands was not allowed to ride roller coasters at two Orlando theme parks recently, bringing up the question: should she have been allowed to? Safety guidelines are…

By Jason Herrera

/ 8 Feb 2012

What to Do If a Dog Attacks You

If you are the victim of a dog bite, it can be quite a terrifying experience, even if the wound is not serious. It is important to remain calm if you or a loved one is attacked. First, be…

By Council Wooten

/ 7 Feb 2012

Florida Law on Texting While Driving.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for all states to ban talking, texting and emailing while driving, which includes talking on hands-free devices. As in many other…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 30 Jan 2012

How Much is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?

The amount of money an insurance company is willing to settle for a personal injury can vary greatly. Many factors go into the settlement amount. It can be a complicated and tricky process….

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 24 Jan 2012

Tips for Photographing Personal Injuries

If you are involved in a car accident—or any type of accident—you would be wise to take photographs of all injuries, even if they seem minor at the time. These will be helpful for any…

By Council Wooten

/ 17 Jan 2012