Long before Covid-19 ravaged nursing homes, the long-term care industry had an infection control problem. On March 4, 2020 in response to the coronavirus, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it was postponing its routine inspections of nursing homes so it could focus solely on issues […]
We all know that drunk driving is dangerous. And we also know that it would be dangerous for someone to drive if they’re legally blind or have their eyes covered so they can’t see the road ahead. Yet many people in Tallahassee do not fully appreciate that it is just […]
As Americans endure the repercussions of the coronavirus – from the self-quarantining to the wearing of masks and gloves to the disinfecting and sanitizing of surfaces multiple times each day to the all-important and endless act of handwashing – they must endure something else just as sinister: scammers. Scammers are […]
Being hit by a delivery truck is no ordinary accident. For starters, delivery trucks are bigger and heavier than cars, so a collision is more likely to lead to serious injuries. Second, a delivery truck is a commercial vehicle, so there could be many different companies involved in the truck’s […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD first came to public attention in connection with combat veterans with mental conditions that made it hard for them to live a “normal” life after the traumatic events they experienced in wartime. However, many people in Tallahassee experience PTSD caused by other trauma in their […]
In a state with more residents age 65 and older than any in the country, the coronavirus portends a serious and terrifying scenario in Florida. Health experts say COVID-19 impacts that population a lot harsher, and they are correct. Nationwide, eight out of 10 deaths related to the disease occurred […]
Many people in Fort Walton Beach know that if they suffer a personal injury, they may be eligible to seek compensation for their losses through a personal injury lawsuit. But not everyone knows what qualifies as a personal injury in legal terms. A Fort Walton Beach personal injury lawyer explains […]
E-Cigarette Users Face Increased Risks from Coronavirus As the coronavirus takes a terrible toll on the country, certain populations are experiencing worse outcomes than others. Seniors, for example, are a susceptible population and have higher fatality risks once the disease is contracted, as are adults with underlying health conditions, including […]
When a client and attorney work together or even agree to work together, they establish a special relationship. Laws and ethical rules lay the groundwork for this relationship. While every attorney practicing in Pensacola is required to understand the rules that apply to attorney-client relationships, many clients have no idea […]
We have all heard the stories of individuals who have stockpiled supplies like gloves and hand sanitizer to sell at the highest price. And it’s not just individuals; businesses also appear to be taking advantage of a surge in demand. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group analyzed prices on Amazon […]
