Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of individuals suffer from burn injuries, ranging from minor burns to life-threatening conditions. According to statistics from the CDC, approximately 398,000…
read moreDuring the summer months, many families spend time relaxing and enjoying extra days in and around the water. Sometimes that means taking the time to visit the family lake house…
read moreIndustrial stairs provide access to areas in manufacturing plants and other facilities that would be offlimits without them. It is crucial that these stairs be properly built and maintained or…
read moreWhen you are going to a business or another person’s property, you should be able to take care of your trip without having to worry about maneuvering through an unsafe…
read moreEmployers have the responsibility to make sure you stay safe at work. The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires these steps of employers, and if they don’t keep the workplace…
read moreWalking on stairs is sometimes a dangerous chore. If the stairs are wet or slippery, if you are holding something in your hands or if the area is dark, the…
read moreA day at the amusement park is a day that should be a lot of fun. It isn’t a day that should involve a trip to the hospital because of…
read moreWorking is hard enough without the risk of hazardous conditions causing you injuries, but sometimes hazards are hard to know about until it’s too late. This is especially true when…
read moreCan you refuse to work when the safety standards set by law aren’t being met? What about if you feel your workplace is a hazardous environment? If you’ve been hurt…
read moreWhen a person rents an apartment or a home, he or she has the right to expect that the unit will be free from hazardous conditions. In fact, Florida law…
read moreShoppers who go into stores are often treated to lovely displays on shelving units. These shelving units sometimes hold very light items, but others hold very heavy items. In either…
read moreIf workplace hazards can be identified early enough, it’s possible to prevent injuries from taking place. Simply knowing which parts of your workplace are dangerous can make you be more…
read moreThe legislature of Florida has passed a series of laws establishing the duty of care of the owner and operator of a building for the people who pass through the…
read moreFlorida law provides for fines to be assessed upon builders who violate building codes in the state, thereby creating potentially hazardous and noncompliant structures. When a possessor or owner of…
read moreThe Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson is suing the Seminoles Tribe due to injuries he suffered at a charity event at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino…
read moreMany Florida residents may consider becoming landlords as a way to earn money quickly. However, managing a property is not as easy as one thinks. Buildings require constant maintenance. Appliances…
read moreAlthough many Florida residents may enjoy skiing, very few would argue that it’s a safe sport. Many people have died after getting caught in avalanches or hitting trees or other…
read moreThe world is a dangerous place for our children, but they should at least be allowed to get to school in a safe manner. Many Florida parents are raising concern…
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