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Some of us may be sharing a little too much with our pets. The American Society for Microbiology study on prescribed antibiotics found that 25-percent of respondents reported using someone else’s antibiotics. What surprised researchers, but not to some veterinarians, was that 4-percent of respondents reported (actual written responses) that those drugs were pet prescriptions.…

Auto insurance is mandatory for everyone who drives a car, the requirements vary from state to state. Florida law requires that motor vehicles with four or more wheels must carry $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and a minimum of $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Optional insurance coverage options include, but are not limited…

We all face it on a regular basis – traffic jams on I-95, Florida’s Turnpike and other major roadways. This is often the results of motor vehicle accidents, distracted drivers, slow drivers in passing lanes, aggressive drivers, lane closures, and constructions zones. Now add in what many consider to be rude and inconsiderate drivers who…

Working with an unlicensed contractor or vendor is not advised and often reminds one of an old saying “penny wise, pound foolish.” While the potential for a lower price may sound appealing it could end up costing you more in the long run. Before hiring a contractor, vendor, or professional for a remodel, building project,…

Paul Hornung, a former NFL Hall of Famer for the Green Bay Packers and a former Heisman Trophy winner, has filed a law suit against equipment manufacturer Riddell Inc. asserting that the company knew of the dangers of brain trauma more than 50 years ago, but failed to warn him and other players that their…

American’s love their 400 water, amusement and theme parks – Walt Disney World, Universal Studio, Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, SeaWorld, Legoland, Six Flags, Knotts Berry Farm, and Schlitterbahn to name a few, not to mention the thousands of carnivals and fairs throughout the country. More than 330 million people visit theme parks and 85 million…

To the delight (and some dismay) of millions of students and parents, the school season is about to begin. Students across America will be headed back to school over the next couple of weeks. That means more road congestion and traffic pattern shifts, big yellow school buses, kids on bikes, and children walking on sidewalks,…

Pokémon Go is a smartphone game app released this summer by Niantic, Inc., in partnership with Nintendo, Ltd and The Pokémon Company with players competing to hunt virtual Pokémon pocket monster characters. It has become the most popular mobile game ever. While meant for fun, the App has raised numerous safety issues. Some are questioning…

It’s that time of year again here in South Florida – our Rainy Season. Locals know that the rainy season normally begins the end of May and can run-through October. And it’s wet. All this rainy weather means driving conditions can become dangerous pretty quickly. Over the course of the dry season or dry weather…

In an April post, “Accidents with Driverless Cars,” we discussed the reality of driverless cars (also referred to as hands-free cars or semi-autonomous cars) including who is at fault in a driverless car accident and what is the future of self-driving cars. Unfortunately, in May, Florida became the first state with a known fatality in…