Hours of service (HOS) regulations are used to enhance the safety of the trucking industry. They are limits on how long drivers can work without a rest (and overall) within a given time period. All drivers are obligated to follow these rules, although there are slight...

Personal Injury
3 tips for boat dock safety
People who are going out for a day on the lake might be so focused on having fun that they forget about safety. From the start of the day through the time you get home, you should remember that safety is a priority. Remember these three safety tips before you head...
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
Motor vehicle crashes and other incidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. One of these is a spinal cord injury. Damage to the spinal cord can affect several systems in the human body. When a person has a spinal cord injury, they need to get immediate medical care....
Some brain injuries get worse with time
After some people are injured, they will delay getting treatment to see how severe they think the injuries are. Of course, there are also cases where they know that they need to go to the hospital immediately. However, it may not always be this obvious right from the...
2 reasons why your dog attack claim may be denied
Dogs provide wonderful companionship to their owners. However, these friendly canines can become the focus of a legal battle when they attack and injure someone. If someone’s dog bites you, you may pursue the animal’s owner or handler for damages through the premises...
Common causes of gun range accidents
There are numerous gun ranges across the state of Florida, and many people opt to go for some target practice after a busy week at work. While guns have their uses, such as for target practice, hunting and self-defense, they are also potentially dangerous. Accidents...
Have you been injured while using an elevator?
In almost every building containing more than two stories, there will be an elevator. These are designed to make life easier and provide access to those who may struggle with stairways. While elevator accidents are pretty rare, enough of them occur each year to...
How do TBIs cause aphasia?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, can cause a range of short-term and long-term effects on a person’s cognitive abilities, emotions, their sensory perception and more. How a person is affected depends on the severity of the injury as well as what...
Legal guidance after an accident is vital
Auto accidents are a leading cause of severe injury and death in Tarpon Springs, Florida. In addition to the physical injuries suffered in these accidents, victims must also face monumental financial hardships in the wake of a crash. For example, severe injuries...