http://dwklaw.com/blog Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:48:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While it appears that Tropical Storm Fay will not cause severe damage in Florida, the 2008 hurricane season is far from over. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have to submit a hurricane claim with your homeowner's insurance company. If you sustain damage to ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/08/19/tips-to-avoid-hurricane-insurance-disputes-in-central-florida-and-orlando/ High-profile construction crane accidents in Miami and New York City have prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to strengthen its crane and derrick requirements with new standards expected this fall, according to a report in Orlando Business Journal. “Lax safety measures can threaten lives,” said the safety director ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/08/13/fatal-construction-accidents-prompt-osha-to-strengthen-standards/ The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running has declared this week “National Stop on Red Week,” dedicated to educating Americans about the dangers of running red lights. The organization reports that 96 percent of Americans are afraid of being hit by a red light runner, yet nearly 20 ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/08/07/preventing-orlando-car-accidents-caused-by-drivers-running-red-lights/ Florida led the nation in traffic fatalities among people 65 or older, according to a report released this month by the AAA Foundation. Warning of the coming “challenges presented by an aging population of motorists,” the Foundation is urging Florida and other states to develop consistent and comprehensive standards ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/07/21/be-careful-out-there/ The HealthGrades Guide to America's Hospitals and Doctors was released last month with important information for consumers about the quality of virtually every hospital in the country. The reference guide also devotes several chapters to getting the best medical care, from finding the best doctor and hospital to protecting ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/07/11/how-to-prevent-becoming-a-victim-of-medical-mistakes/ Beginning this month, new motorcyclists in Florida must successfully complete the Basic Rider Course through the Florida Rider Trainer Program before they can have the motorcycle endorsement added to their driver license. This is a sensible law considering that 80 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a rider ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/07/09/new-motorcycle-safety-law-in-florida/ Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer with many Central Floridians planning to enjoy a variety of watercraft activities on the region’s more than 2,700 large lakes. However, watercraft enthusiasts beware. Florida led the nation in boating fatalities last year, according to statistics from the Florida Fish ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/06/19/florida-leads-the-nation-in-boating-fatalities/ Abuse and neglect of Florida's elderly have risen a dramatic 15 percent in the past year, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel. So far this fiscal year, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has received about 4,050 reports from Orange, Osceola, Brevard and Seminole counties ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/05/29/rising-nursing-home-abuse-who%e2%80%99s-to-blame/ Despite governmental awareness programs and parental oversight and pleading, more than two-thirds of young drivers and passengers killed in nighttime car crashes aren’t wearing seat belts, according to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is an alarming statistic for parents of teenagers. In response, this year’s NHTSA ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/05/21/two-thirds-of-teens-killed-in-nighttime-car-crashes-were-unbuckled/ The 2008 hurricane season is just three weeks away, and forecasters are predicting a well above average season with 15 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four intense hurricanes. This week, the Orlando Sentinel reminded homeowners to check their insurance policies to make sure they have enough coverage for damages ... http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/05/09/consider-adding-flood-insurance-for-hurricane-damages/