Monthly Archives: October 2019
NHTSA reports on 2018 traffic fatalities
Florida drivers may be safer on the roads than in some previous years, but pedestrians may be at a greater risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018, fatalities from motor vehicle accidents dropped for the second year in a row, and estimates from the first half of 2019 show the… Read More »
Some types of distracted driving are more dangerous
Distracted driving poses a significant threat to safety on the Florida roadways. A growing number of serious car accidents are linked to drivers paying attention to their mobile phones, tablets or other devices while operating a vehicle. One study released for Teen Driver Safety Week draws particular attention to the prevalence of teen distracted… Read More »
Premises liability coverage for airport owners
There are various types of liability insurance: general, public, premises, and owner, landlord and tenant liability. Whatever they go with, airport owners and operators in Florida, not to mention those who lease portions of an airport out, must make sure they carry this coverage. The differences are slight, and the additional coverage may not… Read More »
Did you lose a loved one in a Florida collision?
If you are taking care of a loved one who has a terminal illness, you both understand that there is no cure for the disease and that the time you have together is limited. While it is definitely never easy to experience the death of a beloved family member, in situations like this, a… Read More »
How overall workplace quality determines worker health and safety
There are a number of factors that influence workers’ health and safety in Florida and across the U.S., including scheduling, pay and the type of contract. Many studies have taken these factors individually, but none has analyzed them all together. A study from the University of Washington, though, has striven to correct the simplistic… Read More »
