There are many ways that you could suffer a head injury when working as a construction worker. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) haS estimated that 1.7 million people, on average, suffer a brain injury each year? On top of that,...
Report your injuries from amusement park rides
In Florida, summer never seems to end, and theme parks stay open most of the year. With that comes risk, though, since injuries can still happen in these happy venues.Roller coaster injuries are personal injuries that aren't often discussed because they are not part...
What is a head injury, and how will you recognize it?
In a car crash, one of the injuries that you may suffer is a head injury. A head injury may lead to a brain injury, which can have devastating consequences. Head injuries may be minor, like contusions or lacerations, or they can involve the brain, skull fractures or...
UPS workers speak out after suffering heat-related illnesses
Working in the heat is a problem for many workers. The sun is beating down, and exertion only puts more strain on your body. Combined with humidity and the inability to sweat to cool down, many people suffer from heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in the...
Getting back to work after a work accident may not be easy
Did you suffer an injury in a work accident that required you take time off to recover? If so, you are probably also dealing with extensive pain, medical bills and other complications that affected multiple areas of your life. Even so, after a long period of...
How can you avoid cuts and lacerations at work?
Many people suffer from lacerations or cuts in the workplace. They can happen in any work environment, from factories to offices.Perhaps not surprisingly, cuts and lacerations are among the most common injuries at work. While many may not be serious or require medical...
Pedestrian struck on highway, dies at the scene in Kissimmee
When you're in Orlando or Kissimmee, one thing is for sure: You will see pedestrians. People love to come to this area for tourism, and there are plenty of residents, too.Sadly, in some cases, pedestrians find themselves in areas where it's difficult to cross the...
Will you qualify for Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a blessing for those who have been hurt and are struggling to make ends meet. It provides cash benefits that allow recipients to survive and pay bills while they focus on recovering or living as well as they can despite...
Hurt by a defective boat? You can make a claim
Florida is a great place to get away for a vacation, but with any new environment, it takes time to get used to. You planned to head out on the water, but what you couldn't have expected was that you'd get hurt as a result of participating in normal water sports.You...
4 common warehouse safety hazards
You may be among the numerous people in Florida and across the country who work in a warehouse. You may not consider the work you complete ideal, and you may not have pictured yourself in this type of employment when you were younger. Nonetheless, you show up to work...







