Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
Woman sues Wayne Newton over alleged pet monkey attack
Residents of Florida may be interested to learn that a woman has filed a premises liability suit against Wayne Newton for $15,000 in damages. During a tour of the Las Vegas entertainer’s former estate back in October 2017, a woman was allegedly bitten by a monkey that he kept as a pet. On August… Read More »
Mistakes new nurses are likely to make
Nurses in Florida and throughout the country are vulnerable to making mistakes. This can be especially true for those who don’t have a lot of experience in their field. For instance, they may not realize how weak a patient may be, which could lead to an individual falling and getting hurt. Ideally, a nurse… Read More »
Protecting workers against pinch points
Employers in Florida, especially those in agriculture, construction, longshoring and general industry, should know what pinch points are and how to protect workers against them. Pinch points, or nip points, are areas between two moving machine parts, between a stationary part and moving part or between a machine part and some material that can… Read More »
Incomplete data could put women at risk of injury
Female dummies used to collect crash test data are five feet tall and are 110 pounds. While this may represent the height and weight of an average woman, it doesn’t necessarily represent every woman’s body type. This is one reason why females are more likely to be hurt in crashes that occur on Florida… Read More »
What factors played a role in the accident that left you injured?
Car accidents happen for many reasons, and it’s not always immediately clear who is to blame or what factors played a role in what happened to you. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and confused after an accident, but you do not have to walk through the complex aftermath alone. If your accident was the… Read More »
Misdiagnosis can be a fatal mistake
Many patients in Florida and across the country have benefited from remarkable advances in medical diagnosing technology. As a society, people are living longer and with a better quality of life. Despite the overall improvement of medical practices and procedures, mistakes in individual cases do occur. Some doctor errors can have severe consequences and… Read More »
Two Florida cities have some of nation’s safest roadways
Car accidents can lead to serious damage for people in Florida and across the country. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the crash rate, from weather conditions to road circumstances to dangerous or negligent driving. This is one reason why so many people and companies are enthralled by the potential… Read More »
DUI fatalities at their highest on the Fourth of July
Alcohol intoxication is a contributing factor to many car accidents in Florida and elsewhere in the US. Fatal DUI crashes are especially apt to occur during holidays, none more so than the Fourth of July. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers at ValuePenguin found that the DUI fatality rate for… Read More »
OSHA offers no-cost safety program to small businesses
Electrical industry employers in Florida may be interested in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new initiative to increase safety. The initiative comes after several investigations into deaths and injuries in the electrical industry. The department is encouraging employers to decrease workplace hazards in order to reduce safety issues. Serious injuries, deaths… Read More »
Did a lack of security contribute to your traumatic brain injury?
When you are in any public place, people you don’t know surround you. Even if you are diligent and have a knack for reading people, you can’t always predict what someone’s intentions are toward you. You do what you can to avoid attracting unwanted attention, but it isn’t always enough. You should have the… Read More »
