Blog Posts in March, 2013

Staying Safe and Injury-Free at 2013 Ultra Music Festival

The first injuries of Ultra Music Festival happened before the event even started when a large LED screen collapsed as it was being set up for the event in downtown Miami. Victims were taken to a nearby trauma center when fire rescue workers responded to Bayfront Park, and it wasn't clear how badly the workers were hurt. The Ultra Music Festival in Miami is an annual event that runs over two ...

Proposed Florida Bill HB 70312 Stands up for Sexual Abuse Victims

Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic things that a child, young adult, or individual can endure in their lifetime. The act of sexual abuse is defined by law as any type of unwanted or nonconsensual sexual activity, and there are many types of sexual abuse ranging from improper touching to forced intercourse. The founder of the advocacy and educational program called Lauren's Kids, Lauren ...

Keeping Your Family Safe on Vacation

Vacations are events that people spend most of their year looking forward to, and few people anticipate their vacation to turn into a scene of injury and devastation. When people go on vacation, they are usually more likely to try new adventures and do things that they normally wouldn't do at home. Sports such as mountain biking, skiing, bungee jumping and racing are all activities that can have a ...

When Insurance Companies Fail to Stand up for You

Insurance companies are financial institutions that sell insurance policies to individuals, families and companies. These insurance policies promise to cover the financial losses suffered by the insured in different situations, such as in the event of an auto accident, injuries or death. We are actually required by law to insure our cars and homes in order to have the right to own them, and many ...

Who Drunk Driving Hurts the Most

Just this last week in Miami, a driver appeared before a judge for two accidents that took place over the same weekend. This 25-year-old driver was a recovering addict and reportedly took prescription drugs and drank alcohol before she got behind the wheel last Saturday. She was responsible for two accidents on Saturday, one of which was deadly, and she had a breathalyzer result of.067 hours after ...

Need-To-Know Requirements for Motorcyclists in Florida

Boasting a year-round sunny climate, Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations and is host to a number of motorcycle enthusiast events. Miami-Dade, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, Broward, Duval, Orange, and Pasco counties are home to a majority of the motorcycle riding throughout the state, and they are also the counties that listed the largest number of motorcycle fatalities in ...