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January 10, 2019 by Long, Jean & Wechsler, P.A.
A car accident is a very traumatic experience from every angle. No one is ever prepared for a car accident; in most cases, people don’t even know how to react or what to do after a car accident. However, the steps you take after a car accident are the key to the legal actions you …
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How to Tell If a Loved One May be a Victim of Elder Abuse
December 5, 2018 by Long, Jean & Wechsler, P.A.
Abuse can happen to anyone. However, our older adults are usually the most vulnerable to negligence, abuse, and exploitation. The number of elder abuse victims continues to increase year after year. In some instances, abuse can happen at nursing or assisted living facility, at a family member’s home, or even at the older person’s own …
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According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 40 percent of workers reported that their job was very or extremely stressful. While in most cases stress related work is expected, it can have a significant physical impact on workers, leading to headaches, low energy, insomnia, and chest pain. Not to mention the …
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The 8 Most Notorious Defective Products in Recent History [U.S. Edition]
As consumers, we like to believe the products that we use are safe. However, in 2017 alone, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) reported 13,458,864 injuries associated with consumer products from the U.S. The report looked at defective products such as toys, recreational equipment, personal use items, general household appliances, and more. Unfortunately, many …
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September 27, 2018 by Long, Jean & Wechsler, P.A.
Pompano Beach is a blossoming city, with a population of 106,004 growing at a 1.21 percent rate. The average Pompano Beach household owns at least two cars and has a commuting time averaging at 24.3 minutes, and around 2.13 percent of the Pompano workforce have “super commutes” more than 90 minutes. With almost 73.3 percent …
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After a slip and fall accident, victims often find themselves embarrassed, confused, and without a clear pathway for what to do next. The last report by the Florida Department of Health’s Injury Prevention Program accounted for 62,541 non-fatal, unintentional slip and fall accidents in the state, which generated over $3.6 billion in admission charges for …
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If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a crime, talking to an attorney can give you the guidance and resources needed to proceed. Hiring a criminal defense attorney to help with your case, listen to your concerns, and provide proper advice on how to approach your legal responsibilities is paramount. …
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