Author Archives: David Shapiro
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Brain injuries can be incredibly serious and complex, resulting in permanent damage to an individual’s level of cognitive functioning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.4 million people in the United States suffer some type of brain injury each year. Brain injuries, also called “head trauma” or “traumatic brain injury,” take… Read More »
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Every state in the country, including Florida, has a workers’ compensation law that protects employees by providing them with benefits in the event that they become injured on the job. If you have suffered a workplace accident, it’s important to know whether or not you’re eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation eligibility As long… Read More »
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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper reportedly suffered injuries as a result of a crash on Interstate 75 in August. According to reports, the officer was investigating a single-vehicle accident at the time of the crash. The trooper’s accident took place when a semi-tractor hit his patrol car, forcing it into a nearby road barrier. The… Read More »