One of the things Florida is known for -- for better or worse -- is alligators. People who want to see them can head to one of the "gator parks" or other zoological parks in the state. They have plenty of safety measures in place to keep people and the alligators...
Why is it so hard to get Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is often misunderstood. It's an important protection for people who have worked and earned these benefits. The program is designed to cover disabled workers, as well as their dependents, and to make sure they have the income they need after...
Hurt at work? Here’s what to do next
When you get hurt at work, something you'll want to do is to file a workers' compensation claim. A workers' compensation claim has to go through a specific process for it to be reviewed and paid out.Initially, when you're hurt at work, you should let your employer...
Who’s responsible if you fall on a restaurant’s pavement?
Getting hurt is no one's idea of a good time, but it's even worse when you're hurt on vacation. You were planning to go to several theme parks and to enjoy your time, but you tripped over broken paving stones at a local restaurant and ended up needing surgery on your...
Car crash kills 1, injures several on Florida Turnpike
When a driver isn't paying close attention to the road or makes a mistake, their error could quickly cause a serious crash. Unfortunately, passengers are often injured in these crashes. Sometimes, they pass away.Take, for example, a case out of Florida from June 23 in...
Summer is back. Are you drinking enough water while you work?
Temperatures here in Kissimmee are back to summer levels. After being indoors for some time, the heat could shock your system when you start getting out again, especially if you work outdoors. When summer weather hits, your employer has an obligation to help...
When you fall at work, you may be entitled to support
You've always loved your job, but there are risks involved. You're often working high above the earth, which can be dangerous. You use safety equipment, but if you were to fall, the likelihood is that you'd be badly hurt.It was an unfortunate day when the worst...
Can an asthmatic get Social Security Disability?
Many people in America have asthma. On the whole, they go about their day-to-day lives normally, taking medications when they need them. Some people, though, have much more serious cases than others.In the most severe cases, people with asthma may be able to seek...
You deserve fair compensation if you’re hit by a negligent driver
When you're driving, it's important for you to pay attention to what you're doing. That's why you focus 100% on the road.You didn't expect a teen to come flying back out of a driveway or to pull into the lane without looking. You didn't have the opportunity to speed...
If you have an amputation, you could qualify for disability
You were at work when the worst possible scenario happened. You were working on repairing a sharp piece of machinery, and the person on the other end turned it on. You thought you had turned off the power, but you must have hit the wrong fuse.Today, you have an...