Oct 09 2023
Posted In: Personal Injury
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Florida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrian accidents.
In recent years, the FLHSMV reported that nearly 9,500 pedestrian crashes occurred. Nearly 7,300 people suffered injuries while more than 800 were ki...
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Oct 02 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
Bicycle accidents are common across the country, but approximately 6,400 such incidents occur in Florida annually.
Sadly, many of the bicycle accidents that happen in Florida result in fatalities. The state also leads in this area as many roadways lack designated bike lanes, resulting in bicyclis...
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Sep 28 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
Florida motorcycle accidents occur at an alarming rate. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in motorcycle crashes.
Florida is the fourth most dangerous state when it comes to motorcycle accidents in terms of deaths.
Motorcycle Accident Types in Florida
Different types of motorcycle acciden...
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Sep 07 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
Filing a sexual harassment claim in Florida can be done directly through your employer or through the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
If your employer refuses your claim or fails to take appropriate action, file with the FCHR or ...
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Aug 31 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
In Florida and elsewhere, any unwanted sexual advances, physical contact, comments or requests that make the person on the receiving end feel uncomfortable are considered sexual harassment.
When this behavior occurs in the workplace, it makes for a hostile environment and is illegal.
Understandi...
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