As “planned communities” have become increasingly popular with their lavish amenities like beaches, man-made lakes, golf courses, nearby shopping and dining areas, and community centers, the use of golf carts and personal electric vehicles has grown. Neighborhood electric vehicles are similar to golf carts but may have storage space vs seats, larger seating to shuttle…

Who is Sedgwick? Sedgwick is a company that provides “global claims management solutions…tailored for corporations, insurance carriers, and public entities,” according to their website. For purposes of an individual filing an injury or worker’s compensation claim, Sedgwick is what is known as a third-party administrator. Insurance companies and private corporations farm out claims handling to…

When you go to a hotel, you expect to be treated well. But sometimes things do not go as planned. This is why it is good to know what steps to take after you are injured while staying in a hotel. Additionally, there are many ways in which guests can be injured while staying at…

As a general rule, a ranch or farm landowner is not liable for injuries caused by wild animals. However, there are some circumstances where the landowner may become liable to certain guests who are invited or allowed to enter the property. This may be further altered by state Recreational Use Statues. The Doctrine of Ferae…

There are several types of wrist fractures. Treatment options will depend upon the type of break and the degree of injury. Below is a discussion of the more common injuries to the wrist such as Chauffer’s Fracture, Colles’ Fracture, Smith’s Fracture, Barton’s Fracture, and Growth Plate Fracture. What is a Chauffeur’s Fracture? Chauffer’s Fracture is…

One of the hardest decisions many of us must make as we grow older is when to tell our parents it’s time to go into a nursing home or some sort of assisted living program. It is never easy to tell someone you love that it is time to give up their freedom. One thing…

Buying a new car can be nerve-racking. Dealing with high-pressure sales tactics and then all the loan and warranty paperwork can make it just drag out for hours. Then you get home and realize that there are all sorts of things you did not know about the car and the deal. One thing that can…