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National Safety Month Highlights Importance of Workplace Safety

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 19, 2019October 31, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

The National Safety Council (NSC) is hosting National Safety Month this June to highlight the importance of workplace safety by addressing the leading causes of injury and death in the workplace. It provides helpful information on how to reduce workplace injuries. This year’s topics include hazard recognition, slips, trips and falls, and fatigue and impairment. […] Read More

National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Understanding the Warning Signs

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on April 4, 2019December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

April 7 to 13 is Dog Bite Prevention Week and focuses on educating people about preventing dog bites. In 2017, approximately 350,000 people were treated at hospital emergency rooms for non-fatal dog bites and injuries. Insurers paid more than $675 million in claims in 2018. This week seeks to provide education and preventative tips to […] Read More

National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 15, 2019October 31, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. The 2019 theme is “Best for You. Best for Baby.” While many birth defects in the U.S. are preventable, a child can still be born with complications resulting from medical negligence due to inadequate care and improper treatments during the course of pregnancy. The National Birth Defects Prevention […] Read More

Halloween Safety Tips: What Families Should Know

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 30, 2018December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Halloween can be a fun time for the entire family. However, certain factors can threaten the safety of parents and their children during this popular holiday. Every year, about 3,800 Halloween-related injuries occur. It is important to take proactive steps to protect your family and make sure that Halloween is about having fun and not […] Read More

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Increase for 2016

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 22, 2016November 1, 2023 in Auto Accidents

AAA predicts that 48.7 million Americans will travel for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. This number is roughly one million more than it was last year – a 1.9 percent increase. Each journey is expected to be more than 50 miles from home. The travel company explains that the increase is likely due to the improvement […] Read More

Four Water-Related Accident Deaths over Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 2, 2016December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Water-related accidents in Palm Beach County led to at least four deaths over Memorial Day weekend.Sunday evening in Canal Point, a 1998 Ford Contour left the road, drifted into an embankment and rolled over into a nearby canal. The vehicle occupants became trapped underwater in the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were killed. According […] Read More

Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 17, 2016February 7, 2024 in Motorcycle Accidents

Last year, there were 9,914 motorcycle crashes resulting in 554 fatalities on Florida roads. The state has consistently remained in the top three for motorcycle fatalities and accidents. This Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding all drivers that motorcyclists share the same road as passenger […] Read More

Post-Holiday Accidents around West Palm Beach

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 7, 2016December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

As Florida families returned home from holiday trips, multiple traffic accidents occurred on Florida’s Turnpike as well as Interstate 95. These accidents caused traffic jams as well as several serious injuries.Last weekend marked the end of the holiday season. With many travelers on the road returning home, multiple vehicle accidents took place on Sunday.Sunday morning […] Read More

Record Number of Travelers Expected This Holiday Season

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 23, 2015October 30, 2023 in Auto Accidents

According to travel club AAA, a record 100 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. Some 5.2 million Floridians are expected to be among that total, traveling 50 miles or more from home. Thanks to low gas prices and improvement in the labor market, this year will have the largest volume of travelers […] Read More

December 7-11 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 7, 2015November 1, 2023 in Auto Accidents

As we, age we experience changes. Whether mental, physical or sensory, these changes can impact older drivers skills. That is why the second week of December has been deemed Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Celebrated from December 7-11th, the American Occupational Therapy Association aims to raise awareness about active, older drivers and the importance of […] Read More

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