by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 17, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace accident that happened in Florida on a recent Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the Palm Beach construction site of a development at the former location of...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 17, 2022 | Blog
In an accident where a vehicle strikes someone on foot, the pedestrian is at a distinct disadvantage. If the victim survives, there may be severe injuries requiring week or months, if not years, of physical therapy and rehabilitation.The Okaloosa County...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 17, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
One of the many safety hazards to which construction workers are exposed is elevation equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts. The risk of using such a vehicle is exacerbated if the operator is not adequately trained or qualified to drive it, and many...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
Major theme parks in Florida like those run by Universal, SeaWorld and Disney must report incidents that led to the hospitalization of guests for 24 hours or more to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The latest report, covering personal...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 12, 2022 | Blog
Florida is a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts. The weather is wonderful all year round, and with the exception of occasional showers, it is conducive to enjoying the open road. Since Florida is also a popular retirement destination, you will see many older...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog
Florida has a climate ideal for bicycle riding, and avid cyclists take advantage of it every day — but if you are a member of this group, you must always be thinking about safety.When you are traveling at a steady 25 or 30 miles per hour and riding in traffic,...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 4, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Following disasters such as Hurricane Irma that devastated Florida last month, rebuilding homes and getting production going prolongs the exposure to danger. While it is only natural to retract when danger looms, cleaning up after a disaster requires workers to face...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 1, 2022 | Personal Injury
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently arranged a media day to promote boating safety. July is known for boating accidents on Florida waters, and many personal injury claims result from boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The FWC...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Feb 1, 2022 | Wrongful Death
When a Florida family loses a loved one due to another person’s reckless, negligent or deliberate actions, the surviving members of the family may have grounds for filing a civil lawsuit against the person deemed responsible. The civil action of filing a...
by The Law Offices of Cameron D Simpson P.A. | Jan 29, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
First responders are exposed to trauma every single day. The stress of their jobs is exacerbated by the fact that they can never be prepared for what they will encounter because there is no telling where the next call will take them. However, law enforcement officers,...
