In recent news, a construction worker lost his arm after an industrial accident occurred in Hillsboro Beach, FL. While working with an industrial auger, the man’s arm became trapped and resulted in the severing of his limb. Thankfully, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department were able to apply a tourniquet and reattachment is now a possibility. Learn More “Construction Worker Loses Arm In Hillsboro Beach Accident”
As we welcome this year’s holiday season, we prepare for an increase in family gatherings and embrace these last few months as a time to make memories that will last a lifetime. The dangers associated with the holiday season are often overlooked. Among the family parties and holiday dinners, there is also an increase of Learn More “Drunk Driving During The Holidays”
Social media has gained popularity and interest immensely over the past several years. What was once something used as a private platform to interact with close friends and family, has now evolved into the means of communication, business, and all areas in between on a very public scale. More times than not you see very Learn More “Get Safe Online Week – The Dangers of Social Media”
Your child turns 16. She passes her driver’s test and receives a car for her birthday. Before you hand over the keys, are both you and your new driver aware of the safety risks she will face as a teen on the road? In October 2007, after several serious auto accidents involving Pennsylvania high school Learn More “Teen Driver Safety”
Halloween is right around the corner, which means ghosts and goblins will be trick-or-treating in our local neighborhoods. During this fun holiday we also need to keep our children safe from harm and injury while trick-or-treating. Below are safety tips to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters: Use only flame Learn More “Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips From Your Local Personal Injury Attorneys”
What will your insurance cover if your home or car were damaged in Hurricane Irma? Now that the storm has passed, homeowners are looking at their insurance policies to see what will be covered and what will not. Homes in South Florida have damage ranging from lost roof shingles and broken windows to flooding by Learn More “Was your home or car damaged in Hurricane Irma? Now what?”
Zika in South Florida Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the release of genetically engineered mosquitoes in Florida and the state is looking to an experimental study by a British company called Oxitec. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, in collaboration with Oxitec, will begin field trials to release genetically modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes as Learn More “Combating The Domestic Outbreak of Zika Virus”
It’s the newest craze in mobile games and the hottest topic on social media. Pokémon Go has become the top-downloaded app while also encouraging its players to exercise and explore real world social interactions. Unlike other games, the player needs to catch Pokémon creatures by moving around in the real world. The game is an Learn More “Pokémon Go Possible Dangers – Players Beware”