http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/ Zimmet & Quarles. P.L. Blog en-us 2012 Zimmet & Quarles. P.L., All Rights Reserved, Reproduced with Permission http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/ Fri, 18 May 2012 04:46:37 GMT http://www.zqlawyers.com/images/logoprint.gif http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/ Thinking about transporting your child on your bicycle? Unless you have a bicycle-towed trailer, you may want to think again. Follow these tips, which only reduces but does not eliminate the risk for injury.

• Only adult cyclists should carry young passengers.
• Preferably, children should ride in a bicycle-towed child trailer. 
• Ride with passengers in parks, on bike paths, or quiet streets rather than busy thoroughfares.
• Infants younger than 12 months are too young to sit in a rear bike seat and should not be carried on a bicycle. Do not carry infants in backpacks or frontpacks on a bike. 
• Children ages 12 months to 4 years who sit well unsupported and whose necks are strong enough to support a lightweight helmet may be carried in a child-trailer or rear-mounted seat.
•  A lightweight infant bike helmet should always be worn by a young passenger.
•  The child must be strapped into the bike seat with a sturdy harness.

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dchildren%2Dand%2Dbicycles%2Dorange%2Dcity%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75643 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Florida law requires the use of safety belts for all drivers and passengers in all motorized vehicles, except:

• Persons who have a doctor-certified medical condition for which the use of a safety belt may be inappropriate or dangerous
• Employees of a newspaper home delivery service or a solid waste /recyclable collection service working designated routes
• Persons traveling in the living quarters of a recreational vehicle or a space within a truck body primarily intended for merchandise or property
• Persons traveling in vehicles that are not required to be equipped with safety belts under federal law

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dsafety%2Dbelts%2Dpalm%2Dcoast%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75634 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT     •    All children, of any age or size, must be properly restrained when riding in a motor vehicle. This means that:

• Children 12 years and younger should ride in the back seat.
•  Infants and toddlers should ride in rear-facing car safety seats as long as possible.
• Toddlers and young children should ride in forward-facing car safety seats with harnesses as long as possible.
• School age children should ride in booster seats until the adult seat belt fits properly.
• You should never use a car safety seat if your child weighs more than the seat's weight limit or is taller than the height limit. Check the labels on the seat or manufacturer's instructions if you are unsure what the limits are.
• For toddlers or young children whose behavior will not yet allow safe use of a booster seat but who are too large for a forward-facing seat with a harness, you can consider using a travel vest. Most travel vests have upper weight limits of 60 to 168 pounds.

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Doverweight%2Dchildren%2Dand%2Dsafety%2Dseats%2Ddeland%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dlaywer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75705 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Being pregnant or becoming a new mom carries a lot of new responsibility and many questions. But today woman fan find answers right on their cellphone. A new program called Text4baby sends free text messages to phones with health tips for pregnancy and for caring for a baby up to 12 months old. These texts are timed so they match where the woman is in her pregnancy or the baby's age. Women can sign up on their cellphones by texting baby to the shortcode 511411.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dtext4baby%2Ddeland%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75642 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When sharing the road with a motorcyclist:

• Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width, never try to share a lane;
• Check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections;
• Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off;
• Road conditions which are minor annoyances to passenger vehicles pose major hazards to motorcyclists;
• Do not tailgate. Allow more following distance when following a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.  

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dsharing%2Dthe%2Droad%2Ddeltona%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75630 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A rear-mounted seat must 

    •    Be securely attached over the rear wheel
    •    Have spoke guards to prevent feet and hands from being caught in the wheels
    •    Have a high back and a sturdy shoulder harness and lap belt that will support a sleeping child 
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Drear%2Dmounted%2Dseats%2Ddaytona%2Dbeach%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75704 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Do you have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license? If you wish to operate any two or three wheel motorcycle, whose engine is more than 50 cc, you are required by Florida law to have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license or a motorcycle-only license.



]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dmotorcycle%2Dendorsement%2Ddeland%2Daccident%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75632 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Require your child to wear a helmet whenever riding a scooter. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dhelmets%2Ddaytona%2Dbeach%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75641 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Florida's Move Over Law requires motorists to move over when a patrol car, emergency vehicle or tow truck/wrecker is stopped on the side of a road with lights flashing. If such movement cannot be safely accomplished, motorists shall slow down to a speed of 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Motorists are required to:

• Approach the emergency vehicle with caution;
• Change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if traveling on a multi-lane roadway and able to move over safely; or
• Slow down while maintaining a safe speed of 20 mph below posted speed limit being careful not to impede or block the flow of traffic unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dflorida%2Ds%2Dmove%2Dover%2Dlaw%2Ddaytona%2Dbeach%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75629 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you take a child to the emergency department, you can help calm him or her by explaining what they can expect there:

• Listen to their concerns. Give permission to ask questions, talk  about feelings or cry. Let the child know it's okay to be scared and to say if something hurts.
• Be comforting, but honest, giving them information about procedures that could be painful.
• Share your feelings but remain calm as children can sense when adults are anxious. Staying calm under stress can help save the child's life.

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Der%2Dvisit%2Ddeland%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75640 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bicycle-friendly communities are places where people feel safe and comfortable riding their bikes for fun, fitness, and transportation, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety. With more people bicycling, communities experience reduced traffic demands, improved air quality and greater physical fitness


]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dbicycle%2Dfriendly%2Dcommunities%2Dormond%2Dbeach%2Daccident%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75628 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Every operator of a motor vehicle driven on Florida roads must provide for the protection of any child, 5 years of age or younger, by using a crash-tested, federally approved car seat. For children up to 3 years old, the restraint must be a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt may be used. For passengers age 6 through 17 years, a seat belt must be used while riding in a motor vehicle.



]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dcar%2Dseats%2Dpalm%2Dcoast%2Daccident%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75631 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Neck pain can stem from various conditions and factors, from a soft-tissue abnormality to a more serious issue. Most cases will resolve on their own, but some require immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Call a doctor if you experience these warning signs:

•  If you have severe pain stemming from an injury caused by a car accident or fall.
•  If your neck pain feels like it runs to your arms or legs.
•  If your pain is continuous and persistent.
•  If weakness or tingling, numbness or headache accompanies your pain.

]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dneck%2Dpain%2Ddaytona%2Dbeach%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75638 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you take your child to an emergency department, bring their medications in the original containers, as well as their medical history form. Since hospitals can be frightening places for young kids, try to bring along a favorite toy, stuffed animal, blanket or book to help make them less anxious.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dchild%2Din%2Dthe%2Demergency%2Ddepartment%2Dorange%2Dcity%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75639 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT An auto accident lawsuit recently settled in Palm Coast Florida  for 1.25 million.  The driver of the vehicle stuck and killed a pedestrian. Two seperate policy limits were paid on the case.  The Bodiliy Injury limits were $250,000 and there was an umbrella policy for an additional million.  When there is a death or a severe injury it is extrememly important to leave no stone unturned when analyzing the potential responsibile parties and the available insurance coverages.  You cannot rely on the insurance company to complete a full and accurance analysis of all available insurance coverages.  In some cases, coverage may exist and the insurance company may disagree that it does.  Any ambiguity in the insurance policy must be construed in favor of the insured.  It is always a good idea to to hire an attorney experienced in analyzing insurance to make sure that you don't sign your rights away to a potential million dollars in available coverage.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/palm%2Dcoast%2Dauto%2Daccident%2Dlawsuit%2Dflagler%2Dcounty%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75600 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bicycle safety training should include:  proper handling of common roadway conditions as well as emergency skills and how to deal with motorist error. Effective training should also cover:  proper turning, cornering, descending and climbing principles along with roadway and speed positioning. Bad weather and night riding should also be highlighted along with vehicle laws and proper roadway etiquette.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dbicycle%2Dsafety%2Ddaytona%2Dbeach%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75627 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Aging, infections, head injury, certain medicines, or problems with blood circulation may result in a balance problem. If you are having balance problems, see your doctor. Balance disorders can be signs of other health problems, such as an ear infection or a stroke. In some cases, treating the illness that is causing the disorder will help with the balance problem. Exercises, a change in diet, and some medicines also can help.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dbalance%2Dproblem%2Dport%2Dorange%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-75636 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Make sure all medications are clearly labeled and stored in a well-lit area according to instructions.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dmedicine%2Dlabels%2Dholly%2Dhill%2Dnursing%2Dhome%2Dabuse%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-74705 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If your child has a toy box, make sure the lid will stay open in any position and not fall unexpectedly. It also should have ventilation holes to prevent suffocation if your child gets trapped inside.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dtoy%2Dbox%2Dsafety%2Dvolusia%2Dcounty%2Dchild%2Dinjury%2Dlawyer%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-74712 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Keep an up-to-date list of all medications and provide it to all doctors with whom you consult.
]]> http://www.zqlawyers.com/blog/tip%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dday%2Dmedication%2Dlist%2Ddebary%2Dmalpractice%2Dattorney%2Ecfm www.zqlawyers.com-74704 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT