Two teens were seriously injured back in 2013 in a parasailing accident. They were sailing as a storm blew in, and the high winds caused the line connecting them to the boat to snap, releasing the parasail while it was high in the air. The winds then swirled and carried it over the land, where the two girls slammed into a high-rise hotel and then fell down onto an SUV.
Continue readingWhat exactly is a jackknife truck accident?
The term, “jackknife accident” is often used to describe a truck accident where the trailer of a tractor-trailer combination skids towards the front of the vehicle. The resulting accident looks very much like the closing of a folding knife as the cab and trailer fold into a V-shaped pattern, hence the nickname.
Continue readingHow does a brain injury impact the family?
If you have a loved one who has suffered from a brain injury in California, it can be tough on the whole family. From the initial treatment to the rehab, the family is very involved, often as caregivers. It is important to understand how this works and to know all of your legal options during this difficult time.
Continue readingRemaining positive after suffering a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries can happen to any of us in a variety of ways. Car accidents, injuries suffered during a workplace accident and even errors made during surgery can all result in victims suffering damage to their spinal cords. In fact, it’s estimated that tens of thousands of people each year suffer some form of paralysis as a result of spinal cord injuries.
Continue readingWhat are the symptoms of whiplash after a car crash?
One of the most common types of injuries to come from a Florida car accident, and especially a rear-end accident, is whiplash. It is important to remember that the symptoms may not show up instantly. You could go to the hospital and feel fine, only to feel the symptoms set in over the coming days or even weeks. For this reason, it is very important to know what those symptoms are so that you can
Continue readingWhat you must learn after a truck accident in Florida
If you’re going to seek compensation after a truck accident in Florida, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the other driver before taking any legal action. This way, you can set your case up correctly and you won’t miss out on compensation that you deserve just because some key factor was overlooked.
Continue readingUsing Florida law to fight for your full spinal injury recovery
We don’t like to think about it, but the fact is that a spinal cord injury would completely change our lives. Many of us would be unable to continue working in the same capacity at our jobs. Still, others suffering with paraplegia or quadriplegia would experience difficulty simply moving their arms or legs sufficiently to complete necessary everyday tasks.
Continue readingUnderstanding Florida fire safety laws and unsafe premises
Premises liability law is a field of legal practice that focuses on the duties of landowners. Generally, landowners are expected to exercise reasonable care to prevent injury to individuals coming onto their land. Without getting too lengthy in explanation, the amount of a landowner's responsibility increases based on the relationships they have with the people using their property. For example, the landlord's duty to prevent fire from burning burglars while breaking into a locked and Continue reading
Recalls require immediate action in Florida
When an automobile is recalled, it is typically because there is a problem with the vehicle that has to be fixed in order for it to be safe for daily use. For example, there was a recall in Florida and surrounding areas last year that focused on airbags. As you can imagine, non-functioning or improperly functioning airbags could be a serious health hazard to anyone who is involved in an accident.
Continue readingWhat type of brain injury is cerebral hypoxia?
The term cerebral hypoxia is used to describe a condition found in some brain injuries. Cerebral hypoxia occurs when the brain unable to obtain an adequate amount of oxygen despite the presence of an adequate flow of blood. There can be many reasons why a victim might suffer cerebral hypoxia. Some examples are drowning, strangling, carbon monoxide poisoning or choking. It is often important to know that sometimes, the effects of general anesthesia can be
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