Monthly Archives: July 2020
Does Getting into an Accident Increase Your Insurance premium?
After a car wreck, many motorists have an overriding fear: they don’t want to report the accident because they think their car insurance rates will increase. Insurance is very expensive in Florida, so these fears are justified. You might barely be able to afford mandatory personal injury protection (PIP) coverage right now. But will… Read More »
How to Travel Safely with Your Pet
Summer road trips are difficult for all humans. Your children will probably become cranky, and your back and legs could tighten up after only an hour on the road. To ease the discomfort, you should probably schedule regular breaks and, if possible, trade off driving with your spouse or significant other. However, traveling with… Read More »
How to Avoid a Boating Injury this Summer
Florida has the most registered vessels in the 50 states, with 961,266 boats out on our waterways. Unfortunately, with this many vessels on the water, there will be more than a few accidents. Indeed, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that there were at least 723 reportable boating accidents in 2019. To… Read More »
Premises Liability after a Hurricane
Hurricane season is upon us, and early indications are that it will be particularly active. Already, Florida has seen several named tropical storms, and more dangerous storms could be on the horizon. When a hurricane or tropical storm comes crashing on our state, the damage is considerable. Strong winds can blow over trees and… Read More »
Did COVID-19 Create Unsafe Work Conditions?
Employers have a responsibility under both federal and Florida law to provide a safe work environment. There are many detailed regulations, and employers can be sanctioned when they fail to follow the law. The recent coronavirus outbreak initially caused confusion. Authorities did not fully appreciate the risks, and in some areas government officials encouraged… Read More »
Swimming Pool Accidents
Spending some time in the pool is almost mandatory given the steamy summers we enjoy in Delray Beach. Swimming is typically very safe, but a lot depends on the circumstances, such as whether a person is a good swimmer and the condition of the pool and the surrounding area. If you or a loved… Read More »