Intended for Good, Mistakes Can Turn a Medication Deadly. Here’s How to Stay Safe. Medication errors can cause permanent serious harm or even death to a patient’s critical organs. It may not be possible to prevent every medication error, but you can take steps to avoid becoming a victim of […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
The temperate weather in northern Florida creates the perfect environment for water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. These popular water sports can offer a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, but it is important to take all available safety precautions. A Tallahassee water sport accident lawyer knows […]
Reckless drivers often cause as much pain and destruction as violent criminals. In fact, reckless drivers are actually dangerous criminals themselves, although we do not necessarily think of them that way. And maybe that needs to change. To protect yourself, you should learn what makes a driver reckless, how to […]
The rate of reported deaths from recreational boating accidents jumped by 25% in a one-year period, according to statistics recently released by the U.S. Coast Guard. Why? What can boaters do to protect themselves and others on the water? A Tallahassee accident lawyer explores the reasons for the considerable increase […]
With a shortage of drivers in the trucking industry, most states have lowered the age requirement for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from 21 to 18. Some states even allow 16-year-olds to obtain a CDL. However, these state limits only apply to commercial trucking within state boundaries. To operate many […]
Fatal crashes involving emergency vehicles have increased dramatically over the past several years according to statistics released by the National Safety Council. The vast majority of people killed in those accidents were either pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles, while the drivers and passengers in the emergency vehicles remained relatively […]
Auto Facts & Driving FAQs Most people understand that speeding and distractions can cause car accidents. However, there are many unknown circumstances that put drivers at risk every day. By understanding certain facts about driving, you can decrease your risk of injury. Read on for answers to some of the […]
In the classic song “Summertime Blues,” a teen complains about the tremendous problems of working too much and not being able to drive a car. Anybody who understands the dangers faced by teen drivers during the summer might think that teens should be celebrating rather than singing the blues. During […]
Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that severe traffic accidents increase during the summer months. We all know that people tend to take more vacations during the summer, so that seems like the obvious cause for the increase in accidents and fatalities. But it is far from […]
We all know that drunk driving is dangerous. And we also know that it would be dangerous for someone to drive if they’re legally blind or have their eyes covered so they can’t see the road ahead. Yet many people in Tallahassee do not fully appreciate that it is just […]