Many people forget that what is put out on social media sites is public. These posts can be used in any type of court case, so being aware of what you put out there is vital.

Social media has transformed the world. Facebook, Twitter, G+, YouTube and many other sites make it simple and easy for us to communicate with family and friends, and to form new connections with other people as well. However, it can be easy to forget that once something is posted on these sites, it’s out there forever. There’s no real way to take it back. What’s more, they can also be used against you in a court of law, in your personal injury case.

Renting jet skis is a great way to ensure you have an afternoon of fun on the water. However, there are some potential problems here that can have a dramatic effect on you.

Spending a day on the beach and enjoying Florida’s beautiful waters is always an enjoyable experience. Renting Jet Skis has become a popular pastime on the state’s beaches, as well. They’re fast, compact, require no license to operate and are widely available throughout the state. However, before you decide to rent from any company, there are some things that you’ll need to know.

1. Always research a company’s reputation first. This can be difficult to do, particularly if you’re visiting the state. However, you can inquire with the hotel or resort staff about any company in the area and find out if they’re recommended or not.

Distracted driving is essentially anything that causes you to turn your eyes and attention away from the road. Any number of things can be the culprit here, and it’s vital that you know what they are so you can avoid them.

A lot has been made of the increasing incidence of distracted driving on America’s roads. However, despite a significant number of awareness programs designed to highlight just how dangerous these actions are, the number of distracted driving related accidents across the country (and in Florida) continues to rise. What is distracted driving and how do you avoid it?

This is a difficult day and age to find oneself out of work for any reason, up to and including injury or disability. However, thankfully there are disability benefits to help take the edge off in regards to the fallout.

According to Florida’s official state website, there are currently more than 690,000 Florida residents receiving one form of disability benefit or another. That adds up to more than 7.7 billion dollars that are currently being paid out to help people just like you with the basic costs of living. These include food, housing, utilities, and other necessaries.

In Florida, your application for disability pay will be handled by the Florida Division of Disability Determinations. In order to qualify, you must meet a number of predetermined criteria before you can begin taking advantage of your benefits.

When we entrust our loved ones to a nursing home, we naturally hope that we’re leaving them in good hands in every sense of the word. We hope that they’ll be properly cared for medically speaking. We also definitely expect them to be treated with tender loving care and respect. We want the money we pay into the nursing home’s care program to be handled adequately as well.

However, sometimes things don’t work out as planned. Sometimes it’s even necessary to file a claim against the nursing home you’ve entrusted with the care of your loved one for any number of reasons including but not limited to abuse or misuse of funds. Let’s take a closer look at what you’ll need in order to file your claim and get compensation today.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is currently fighting to stop the spread of a rare but serious form of fungal meningitis. The outbreak began in Atlanta and has spread across a number of different states, eventually reaching the borders of the Gainesville Florida area.

So far, reports show that this outbreak of meningitis has affected an approximate total of 200 people across 14 different states. So far 15 deaths have been reported. Health officials and scientists are working diligently to see to it that the spread of the disease is halted as soon as possible and that the sick are treated and nursed back to health.

Finding yourself out of commission when it comes to the workforce for any reason can no doubt be stressful. However, it can be double that when you find yourself out of work because of a disability. Not only do you have to deal with the pain, suffering, and hardship attached to dealing with the disability itself, but you also have to deal with the hassle of actually obtaining your disability benefits.

Sometimes you even find yourself having gone through the entire process only to be denied your claim, which can be frustrating to say the least. Naturally you want to know more about whether or not you can have your case reevaluated so that you can collect your benefits as soon as possible. Let’s take a closer look at how that works.

Having a good time for a good cause is always well worth the effort. On December 15, The Toy Soldier Run 2012 will be held at Ginnie Springs in High Springs, Florida. You are guaranteed to have a good time, with good friends, both new and old. There will be plenty of food, quality live music and a variety of vendors selling desirable merchandise for the cause.

After enduring the long hot months of summer, it is finally time to take out on your bike and hit the Florida highways. Now that the weather has finally cooled off, the streets are beginning to fill up with many of the beautiful two and three wheeled machines only seen in the Sunshine State. Polish up your chrome, load up the tank and show off your wheels at this year’s Toy Soldier Run event.

Lawyers often times stress the importance of hiring a tough and experienced attorney to defend you and fight for you in personal injury cases. It’s understandable why you need such an attorney, considering that the opposition will be brutal. It’s unwise to go into battle, without an armor or weapon, and your experienced attorney is your shield and your sword.

That said, why do so many lawyers implore you to make a wise decision, as if your entire livelihood depends on it? On one hand, obviously, attorneys are in business to make money and they make money from you. Just think of the hundreds of cases in your own city that probably never come to trial because the plaintiffs are simply too scared or too pessimistic to come forward. Yes, sometimes, personal injury victims do need a little encouragement, a little motivation, to come forward with a complaint.

Yes, bicycle accidents are on the rise! Statistics nationwide (most notably by The US Department of Transportation and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) suggest that there are 19,000 serious injuries a year, and perhaps as many as 3,000 deaths over a twelve-month-period. What’s even more alarming is the fact that most bicycle accidents are not reported to authorities! That’s right, even when there are serious injuries involved, the matter is often ignored.

Young Adults and Children Are Most at Risk
So, it’s quite likely that there are two or three times more injuries and deaths than the official estimate. Another sad fact remains that many cyclists who are injured or killed are children—and yes, toddlers through teens are at the highest risk of suffering a bicycle injury.