Florida is currently experiencing some of the lowest crime rate statistics in two decades. Even though Florida has gained over 6 million residents since 1993, the number of people murdered throughout the state was still lower by 217 in 2013. Despite the improving trends, the crime rate statistics are not all rosy. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, in 2013, the state had 9,863 forcible sex offenses, 23,176 robberies and 57,694 aggravated assaults.
Continue readingLarge truck crashes below average in Florida
The department of transportation put out the crash stats for large trucks in 2012, and it shows that, while these crashes certainly happened in Florida, they actually happened less often in this state than the national average. The key is to not look at the total accidents, but at the crash percentages. When looking at the danger posed by large trucks, the total accident statistics can be skewed. For instance, there were 3,428 vehicles that
Continue readingHow can a “staged crash” affect my Florida car insurance?
As Florida motorists, we all understand the importance of maintaining car insurance on our vehicles. Although most of us hate paying our insurance bills, we also recognize that car insurance companies also provide their customers with the added service of looking out for insurance scams that often place innocent people at unnecessary risk of harm.
Continue readingHolding third-parties accountable for inadequate security claims
Victims of violent crime often suffer twice as a result of their experiences. Obviously, those victims have to deal with the physical and psychological injuries they suffered from their initial incidents. However, those victims also are sometimes forced to continue contending with the same circumstances that may have contributed to their initial injuries. For example, the cashier of a convenience store who suffered a brutal robbery may find it difficult to return to work and
Continue readingBustling Miami port offers increased risk of truck accidents
Many residents of South Florida are unaware that the port of Miami, a.k.a. PortMiami, is a major international commercial shipping hub. Sometimes referred to as “the Cargo Gateway of the Americas,” PortMiami is recognized as one of the key logistical centers for container vessels handling trade from Latin America and the Caribbean. In fact, cargo trade with those two regions makes up for more than 50 percent of the Port’ s overall business.
Continue readingWhat are the types of spinal cord injuries?
There are two main type of spinal cord injuries to be aware of, and they are known as complete injuries and incomplete injuries. While both of them can have a large impact on your life, the type of injury that you have often determines just how detrimental they can be and what type of medical care — and rehabilitation — is needed. With a complete injury, you will lose all motor function and feeling below
Continue readingAnother wrong-way crash kills two in Florida
There have been an incredible amount of wrong-way crashes in Florida this year, with the death toll climbing all the way up to 15 fatalities after a recent accident. Two people died in the crash—a man and his daughter—and a third person, the man’s wife, was seriously injured. The crash happened after they had been at a Christmas Eve party. The party had been a fun evening with family, something that they loved and cherished,
Continue readingFlorida inadequate security claims can take many forms
The chances are that many of us have experienced situations in which our safety has been compromised due to inadequate security measures. Perhaps you’ve visited a nightclub in an area of town with a reputation for high crime. Maybe you have used an ATM machine in a poorly lighted outdoor facility. Another example might be living in an apartment complex with an inoperable electronic security gate. Regardless of the location, Florida property owners have a
Continue readingHow does Florida’s youth concussion law prevent brain injuries?
Just the sound of the phrase “traumatic brain injury” often conjures up graphic images of war veterans or victims of motorcycle accidents. What many people don’t realize is that a concussion is also a form of TBI. According to the Mayo Clinic, a concussion usually occurs when a person receives a sudden blow to his or her head. Generally, that motion causes the brain to actually bounce against the interior of the skull, which can
Continue readingImportant figures from spinal cord injury reports
Have you been wondering how common spinal cord injury cases are in Florida? A look at the national numbers can give you a good idea of the frequency of these cases, and there are a number of other important figures that should be considered at the same time. Estimates say that there are about 12,500 cases involving spinal injuries that are reported every year in the United States, which means that 40 people out of
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