A personal injury is any bodily injury that occurs due to the negligence or unreasonably unsafe actions of another person or organization. A personal injury can be either physical or psychological, and several types of accidents can be the cause of a personal injury. The following are a few of
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated that on Sunday, June 8, 2014, a 26-year-old man was killed when he and a young woman were apparently struck by a boat while snorkeling near the Jupiter Inlet. The woman was treated and released. The boat that collided with the
/blog/firework-safety-ten-simple-tips-to-keep-safe around this time of year, especially as we get closer to The Fourth of July, fireworks light up the skies with brilliant designs and beautiful colors. These fireworks can be very exciting and a lot of fun to watch, but they can also be extremely dangerous. In 2012, the
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place using the Internet, or other electronic devices, such as a cell phone. Victims are harassed, teased, embarrassed and sometimes even threatened with images and words that are either sent to the victim themselves or shared publicly through social media. Cyber-bullying and
In 2010, Baby Matters LLC recalled a product called the Nap Nanny, a portable infant recliner made for both sleeping and playing. The product was recalled after an incident where the Nap Nanny was placed in an infant’s crib, and the baby rolled over the side of the product. The
It is a good year for whistleblowers! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), whistleblowers in qui tam lawsuits have pulled in more than $300 million since October 1, 2013. It is easy to use this date because the federal government starts its fiscal year on October 1st. So with an impressive five
Honor Flight Network is an organization geared toward paying tribute to America’s veterans. This non-profit provides transportation to Washington, DC to visit the World War II memorial. For these flights, a top priority is given to World War II veterans and those veterans who are terminally ill. This flight and
Trucking is a growing industry and is the dominant method to move freight in the United States. Trains, planes and automobiles all pale in comparison. In 2012 trucks moved 9.4 billion tons of freight, which is 68.5 percent of all domestic deliveries. The following are some positive factors that will help
In the wake of the Phoenix VA Medical Center scandal, more secret Veterans Affairs (VA) waiting lists have been revealed, totaling eight facilities. The seventh list comes from the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. This facility’s secret list was just a piece of paper kept in the
This coming weekend, most people will be celebrating Memorial Day by grilling in the backyard, traveling, and spending the day swimming with their family and friends. For many, this weekend has become the unofficial kick off to summer, so everyone just wants to relax and have a good time. However,
