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Florida is a retiree destination for thousands of aging adults.  Many of whom choose to enter assisted living facilities.  An often overlooked and under-informed side of assisted living is neglect and abuse.  After all, legal guardians, children, and kin are rarely informed or get to see the daily treatment of those they care for.  When a loved one reports of mistreatment it’s a tough situation to navigate, and leaves you with many questions – Who is responsible? … Continue reading

In the past we have discussed what to do if someone else’s dog has bitten you. This time lets talk about how to reduce the chances that your dog will attack another person or animal. After all, no one wants to have legal problems due to their dog biting someone or something else!  … Continue reading

Rental properties in Southwest Florida is big business, some short term, and others long term. So what happens if you’re hurt on the premises of a rented property? The first step is to identify and record all pertinent information relating to the incident. From there, it has to be determined that the person’s failure to act, or their refusal to act resulted in the injury of yourself or a significant other. … Continue reading

• Don’t drive drunk or buzzed: It seems like an obvious one, but roughly 20% of all traffic fatalities are the result of impaired driving. Being aware of those around you on the road during peak alcohol consumption hours is always wise.
• Slow down!: For every mile over the speed limit you go, your risk to a serious crash increases exponentially. The amount of time you’ll save by speeding is negligible when compared to the increase in risk involved.

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