Author Archives: Eric Moore
6 Injured When Truck Crashes Into Daycare
We often hear about incidents in which a driver mistakes the accelerator for the brake, causing their vehicle to crash into a building. This recently happened in Florida, causing six people to get injured. The incident happened at a daycare facility in Clearwater. Three adults and three children were injured when a grandmother picking… Read More »
Worker Killed In West Palm Beach Construction Accident
One of the biggest causes of construction-related deaths is falls. Buildings can be many feet tall, especially high-rises, which are considered to be at least 75 feet tall. When a construction worker falls from such a height, the most common result is fatality. Sadly, this was what recently happened in Florida. A woman was… Read More »
Pool Safety Tips For Homeowners
It’s summer and you’re likely enjoying the hot weather in Florida. If you have a swimming pool, you may be planning outdoor parties. While swimming is a great way to stay cool, pools do come with some risks. Drownings, slips and falls, diving injuries, poor lighting, and drain entrapment are just some of the… Read More »
Choosing The Right Nursing Home For Your Loved One
As people get older, they may decide they want to age in place, or stay in their homes. While this may be possible in many cases, sometimes your loved one needs care in a nursing home. A nursing home can provide your loved one with supervision, meals, and assistance with daily activities. However, you… Read More »
Worker Injured In Trench Collapse
Construction sites have many hazards, and one of them is a trench collapse. A trench collapse is a construction worker’s worst fear, as nothing is worse than being buried alive. A Florida man was recently the victim of a trench collapse in Brevard County. Fortunately, he survived after being up to his neck in… Read More »
Driver Hits Bicyclists In Fort Lauderdale, Flees Scene
Bicycles and motor vehicles need to co-exist on the roadways, but that does not always happen. Aggressive drivers try to run bike riders off the road and even intentionally hit them, causing serious injuries. An incident on May 21 has left at least one bicyclist with serious injuries. A video shows a driver intentionally… Read More »
Nursing Home Resident Admits To Fatal Abuse Of Other Resident
Nursing home abuse has become an epidemic in recent years. Low wages, staffing shortages, and a lack of training has caused nursing homes to hire workers who are not well-qualified. These staff members may neglect or abuse patients due to extreme stress. But not all nursing home abuse is caused by staff members. There… Read More »
Preventing Slips And Falls During The Summer
The weather is heating up and pool parties and barbecues beckon. If you live in Florida, you’ll likely be inviting friends and family over soon for some fun in the sun. But before you do, you may want to inspect your home and look for any hazards that could cause slips, trips, and falls…. Read More »
Florida Man Killed After Crashing Into Alligator
Florida residents have to be cautious when driving. There are many hazards that can cause car accidents. Some examples include other vehicles, pedestrians, medians, trees, construction zones, deer, and even alligators. Yes, you read that right—alligators. Alligators can be a menace when they enter Florida’s busy roadways. In one bizarre situation, a man was… Read More »
Teen Killed In Amusement Park Accident
People go to amusement parks to have fun, but sometimes they get into serious accidents. Many things can happen at a park and unfortunately, one of them is falling off a ride. Sadly, these types of accidents are usually fatal. This was recently the case at a Florida amusement park. A 14-year-old boy was… Read More »
