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[embed]https://vimeo.com/478372841[/embed] Sleep apnea can certainly be considered a disabling condition, depending upon the type and severity of sleep apnea you have. Sleep apnea in general is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly starts and stops at night. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea which is the most common type, central...

[embed]https://vimeo.com/510300968[/embed] More than 450,000 people in the United States undergo hip replacements every year. This procedure involves replacing the hip joint with a prosthetic implant. This is usually done when someone is in severe pain where conservative measures have not significantly alleviated the pain. IT could also be a result of a hip fracture....

If you are ever in a situation where you are hit by an uninsured driver in Florida, it is important to know the steps to take after. STEP 1: DON’T PANIC & DOCUMENT LOSSES Since Florida is a no-fault state, your auto insurance policy actually covers you when an uninsured motorist hits you. Try...

There are two types of benefits that you may be entitled to if you have a compensable workers’ compensation claim in Florida.  The first one is medical treatment and related expenses. The second one is compensation for lost earnings, often referred to as indemnity benefits. Indemnity benefits vary depending on the nature of your...

What Kind of Vehicles Are Considered ‘Commercial’ Trucks? 18-wheelers, construction vehicles, delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and tanker trucks are all included. Any vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license to operate is considered a commercial vehicle. What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do? A truck accident lawyer is a type of personal injury lawyer that...

Car crash injuries are often immediately apparent, but others can have hidden or delayed symptoms. Because delayed symptoms can be a sign of severe trauma, seeing a doctor immediately after a crash is critical for your health. Be aware of the following seven delayed car crash injury symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored. Headaches Headaches...

On March 29, 2021, a 15-year-old driver in Tallahassee, Florida lost control of his car on a dark, narrow road, and crashed into a tree. The high-speed crash caused minor injuries for him but killed both passengers – who were also teenagers. Officials reported that the driver’s lack of experience, speed, and roadway conditions...

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 10,142 people were killed in alcohol-impaired accidents in 2019. (NHTSA) 30 people in...

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 have a duty to...

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 Rights, which grants those...