IT’S MORE THAN JUST TIDYING UP
4 Health Benefits of Spring-Cleaning
Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving overall well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. Spring-cleaning reduces stress and depression. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones. It prevents illnesses. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day. Cleaning anything that’s used often is one way to reduce the spread of germs. By keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses. Spring-cleaning helps you breathe better. Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when people have difficulty breathing. When dust
and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep-cleaning
your air filters and vents can
make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being.
It keeps you more active. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body.
This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later!
When an auto accident or a slip-and-fall case takes place, there is a time period in which you must file your case for it to be valid. This period of time is known as a statute of limitations, and in each state, it’s different. Having a statute of limitations in place makes sure that the case will have reliable witnesses and a quicker case resolution; ensures that evidence does not get lost over time; and prevents potential plaintiffs from threatening a lawsuit for an indefinite amount of time. In Florida, personal injury case statutes of limitations vary depending on the type of accident. For most personal injury cases, including car accidents, the statute of limitations is four years. But, in some cases, it could be as short as just two years or as lengthy as five years. If you don’t file your case before the statute of limitations runs its course, you will not be compensated for your sustained injuries. If you try filing a lawsuit after the statute of limitations is up, your case will likely be dismissed by the court, which is why we recommend filing your case with a trusted attorney as soon as possible because Florida’s laws are very intricate. It should be noted that unless you have signed a release and accepted a settlement offer, even if you are currently negotiating with the defendant’s insurance company when the deadline hits, Florida’s personal injury statutes of limitations still apply and your case will be dismissed, meaning you will not be compensated at all. Because it is unknown how long your case may take, filing right away is important. If you or someone that you know needs assistance filing a personal injury case, give us a call today! We’ve got you covered from beginning to end!
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
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