A Tragic Loss Makes Local Church Stronger

On Tuesday February 16, the Pastor along with several members of the Beraca First Haitian Baptist Church in Haines City watched their sanctuary burn to the ground. It was an emotional time for all of the members of the church. Many of them have moved to Haines City from Haiti and have taken refuge at…

Bus Drivers and Cell Phones-How Safe is Your Child?

Each morning thousands of children load the bus to be transported to school. As a parent you trust your children will get to school safely and with no problems. After all, it is reported that riding a school bus is 13 times safer than any other way of transportation. But then you drive by a…

Energy-Drink Manufacturer Monster Beverage Accused of Negligence

We’ve all been there: groggily sloughing through a late-night test or early-morning trip on a sleep-deprived tank. Many turn to coffee just to get them through the challenging period in question. For some, however, coffee just doesn’t cut it. Some crave an energy jolt that’s immediate, more intense, and longer term. Monster Energy Drinks, in…

Valentine’s for Vets Competition Brings Overwhelming Joy to Our Office

Each year we host a contest called Valentine’s for Vets in the community. Local schools take the time for their third, fourth, and fifth graders to create Valentine cards for Veterans. The contest winners are chosen based on creativity. This year we had four schools participate in the contest including: Grace Lutheran, Elbert Elementary, Lake…

Do You Know About Florida’s Move Over Law?

As we all know, police officers have dangerous jobs. Not only do they have to contend with unpredictable situations when responding to or investigating crimes, police officers who work in highway patrol setting or assignment must face the prospect of being injured or killed due to a traffic crash or from being struck on the…

Is Getting Rid of First Trimester Morning Sickness Worth The Risk to Your Baby?

If you’ve ever been pregnant you know that the first trimester is not the best of times. Everyone talks about the glow you will have and the wonderful feeling when your baby moves but then you end up in the restroom every time someone walks by your desk with food that apparently your baby is…

With Winter Weather Comes an Increase In Truck Accidents

This time of year brings unpredictable weather all across the United States. Living in Florida, we get more rain than anything. But in Pennsylvania, it’s the snow that is wreaking havoc for drivers. Matthew, a truck driver, was driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when his life could have easily been over. As two cars in…

Personal Injuries and Propery Loss Caused by Hoverboards

Anyone who grew up in the 80s probably fantasized about Back to the Future-style hoverboards. Indeed, these elusive flying skateboards seemed like the ultimate teenage boy entertainment. “In 2015!” you might have said. “I am SO getting one of those in 2015.” Well, 2015 has come and gone. While there aren’t flying skateboards like the…

GM’s First Federal Ignition Switch Trial Ended Today

News surfaces regarding General Motors’ ignition switch defect quite frequently: stories about the tragic accidents that resulted from the defect, updates on new vehicles being recalled, and articles regarding the impending lawsuits resulting from these accidents. To recap, GM’s ignition-switch defect caused small cars, mostly from its pre-bankruptcy era, to turn off suddenly when the…

Chemical in E-Cigarettes May Be Responsible for the Rare Condition Popcorn Lung

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems, are battery-operated devices that provide an aerosol or nicotine vapor with flavorings and other chemicals instead of smoke. When puffing on the device, battery-powered heating vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge, producing in aerosol or vapor which is then inhaled. There are currently over…