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Category: Personal Injury

Can Kombucha Impair Driving Abilities?

August 8, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents

Although Kombucha is not sold in liquor stores, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau tested some samples, and they were above the .05 percent alcohol-by-volume threshold for nonalcoholic drinks. The Food and Drug Administration legally requires any drinks that have more than 0.5 percent alcohol content to be labeled alcoholic.  

Slip & Fall Accidents Frequently Happen in Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

August 5, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents

With a diverse product line including liquids, powders and other potentially problematic substances, along with many aisles and high traffic volumes, it is easy to see that slip and fall accidents can happen at grocery stores and supermarkets. Even though businesses such as these may have safety and maintenance programs in place, they do not always protect the stores’ visitors.  

ATVs: Not Meant for Public Roads

August 4, 2016 | Category: ATV Accidents, Personal Injury

There are more than 700 deaths and 100,000 injuries each year involving ATVs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (Highway Loss Data Institute), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not designed for on-highway use, but in recent years, more than 300 riders died in crashes on public roads annually.

Despite More Safety Features in Vehicles, Traffic Fatalities Rose in 2015

August 3, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury

Associated Press (AP) reported on July 1, 2016 that preliminary government data released this month showed traffic fatalities surged last year. Even though there have been vehicle design improvements and advancements in traffic safety, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Administration) says that preliminary estimates show fatalities rose 7.7 percent to about 35,200 in 2015. This makes 2015 the deadliest driving year since 2008.  

All Hands on Deck: Boater Safety and You

July 28, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury

Florida Waters Can be a Dangerous Place for Boaters In 2015, there were 737 reported accidents and 438 reported injuries associated with boats in Florida. While drowning is always a danger, injuries can include broken bones, lacerations, burns, shock and other internal injuries.

Swimming Pools: Things You Can Do to Prevent Drownings

July 26, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal Injury

According to the Florida Department of Health, Florida has had the highest unintentional drowning rate in the nation in recent years for the 1 to 4-year-old age group and has had the second highest drowning rate in the nation for individuals in the 1 to 14-year-old age range. It is also estimated that the cost of drowning in Florida for a year is greater than $15 million.

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