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What counts as medical negligence, and are you a victim?
When you go to the hospital in Florida, you expect to receive medical care that meets a certain standard. It can be devastating and confusing when you receive poor treatment or lack of care that actually leaves you in worse condition. If this happened to you, it is possible you are a victim of… Read More »
Report identifies ambulatory care safety risks for patients
Florida patients who visit an ambulatory care center for treatment may be at risk for diagnostic errors, medication mistakes, falls, or security incidents. These were identified as the top risks to patients in this environment by the watchdog group the ECRI Institute. Ambulatory care centers are where patients are most likely to be seen… Read More »
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 »
Miners, oil and gas extraction workers at risk for hearing loss
Florida residents who work in the gas and oil extraction and mining industries are at risk for hearing loss, according to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine’s new study. In fact, around 61% of all workers in those industries have experienced dangerous levels of on-the-job noise. Researchers found that 24% of all miners exposed… Read More »
Medication errors threaten patient health
When Florida residents go to the hospital or visit a doctor, they expect to receive care that can improve their condition. However, medication errors can pose a serious threat to any patient’s health. Taking prescribed medication is the most common form of treatment for an array of conditions. In addition, multiple people, including doctors,… Read More »
Safety technologies could reduce car accident risk
Many drivers in Florida have noticed an increasing amount of automated safety features offered on cars when they go to buy a new vehicle. Some might wonder how much value they have. While fully self-driving cars are still some time into the future, automated features aim to help drivers and make the roads safer…. Read More »
