Every year, approximately 4.1 million workers suffer a serious work related injury. Sadly, this number doesn’t even reflect the minor occurrences that happen each and every minute of the day in the United States. If a worker becomes injured, whether major or minor, it’s vital … Read more
What You Should Know About Florida’s Car Seat Laws
Did you know that it’s against the law for children 17 and under to ride in a vehicle without a seatbelt? Here are a few Florida car seat laws you should be aware of: Children 0-3 years old: Children in this age group must be secured in a separate carrier device or a child … Read more
How to Care for Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury
Janet Cromer, a healthcare writer who specializes in brain injury and is certified RN, recently offered a handful of great tips for caregivers of traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims. She is also the author of Professor Cromer Learns to Read: A Couple’s New Life after Brain … Read more
Shocking Statistics for False Accusations Awareness Month
June has been designated False Allegations Awareness Month in the United States, with discussions and events being held around the country to shed light on those who have been falsely accused of various sex crimes. These statistics show how wide-spread the issue of false … Read more
Will My Workers’ Comp Benefits be Taxed?
This is a common question — and you’ll be relieved to know that the most common answer for people in this situation is no. Workers' comp benefits aren’t considered “earned income” like your work wages, so payments for workers’ compensation aren’t typically subject to either … Read more
3 Ways Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Mental Health
Each year, approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). An estimated 52,000 of those victims die. Those that survive are often left to deal with serious mental health issues that affect themselves and their family for the rest of their … Read more
