Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
How AI technology is improving construction worker safety
Anyone working in the construction industry in Florida or any other state is involved with a profession that presents inherent risks. In fact, construction employees are five times more likely to be fatally injured on the job than other workers. It’s because of the potentially dangerous nature of this profession that artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Early care after car accidents equals early cure
Are you a victim of a car accident in Florida? Various factors will determine the severity of your injuries. These include the speed of the vehicles when they collided, where you sat in the car, the location of the impact and whether you wore a seat belt. Most crash victims experience significant mental trauma… Read More »
How to protect eyesight at work
There are over 700,000 eye injuries that occur on the job each year. However, there are ways that workers in Florida and throughout the country can keep their eyesight intact. For instance, it is good to keep exposure to blue light to a minimum as it can help workers avoid digital eyestrain syndrome. This… Read More »
Hospital staff errors with gowns, gloves leads to contamination
For hospital staff who treat infectious patients, there are guidelines on the donning and doffing of personal protective garments like gowns and gloves. Healthcare workers in Florida should know about a new study that shows how the incautious removal and disposal of these garments can raise the risk for bacterial contamination. The study was… Read More »
IIHS: passengers in newer pickups at higher risk for injury
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been performing small overlap front crash tests (where the left corner collides with a vehicle or object) since 2012. Only in 2017 did it start to test the passenger side, after which it came to several conclusions that may be of interest to Florida residents. It appears… Read More »
Misdiagnosis claims top cause of malpractice suits
Misdiagnosis is a major problem in Florida and other states across the country according to two new insurance industry studies. The studies find that misdiagnosis cases are the top source of all medical malpractice claims. The first study, conducted by Boston-based malpractice insurer Coverys, involved a review of 1,800 closed claims filed against doctors… Read More »
Why drivers should keep their eyes on the road
Most Florida drivers understand how serious driving while distracted can be. Simply turning their gaze away from the road or placing their attention elsewhere, be it on a text message, a passenger in the car or a telephone call, could lead to a major accident. Driving the car at high speeds can be deceptive,… Read More »
How to move forward after the loss of a loved one
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can devastate your Florida family. Whether your loved one died in a car accident or as the result of a medical malpractice incident, it can leave you dealing with emotional duress and financial loss. You may be wondering how you will ever pick up the pieces and move forward… Read More »
AAA: daylight saving time raises car crash risk
Losing one hour of sleep for daylight saving time can cause many drivers in Florida to become drowsy at the wheel. This means more car crash risks as drowsiness is known to impair judgment and slow down one’s reaction time. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety had a survey where three in 10 drivers… Read More »
Warning signs of a drunk driver
When Florida motorists get behind the wheel, they may have good reason to be concerned about the dangers posed by drunk drivers. Driving under the influence is linked to thousands of car crashes each year and a high number of fatalities. Therefore, people can benefit from tricks and strategies that can help them drive… Read More »
