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
Continue readingFatigue and truck accident stats in Florida
Truck accidents can be horrific, as evidenced by the fact that around 150,000 people are injured annually in these crashes, and about 5,000 people are killed. The data also shows that the greatest danger is to those who are not in semi trucks, but who are in other vehicles involved in the accidents. Just look at the data for 1998, for example, when a full 98 percent of those killed in truck-related two-vehicle crashes were
Continue readingSome tips for Florida holiday and vacation motorists
General travelling tips are always useful for extended travel in your vehicle. This is true whether you are planning on making a short trip down to Key West, Florida, or traveling out of state. With cheaper fuel prices and the holidays now upon us, many Floridians are choosing to drive to visit with their family and friends.
Continue readingMiami-Dade woman injured by robbers undergoes brain surgery
What does foreseeable risk mean in premises liability claims?
Under Florida law landowners have a duty to ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to prevent injury to individuals coming onto their property. At first glance, this may seem like an obvious rule that most of us observe without paying it much attention. For example, if you were hosting a party at your home, you would probably mop up any puddles of water that have accumulated along the pathway to your door. Or you may
Continue readingNew drug shows promise with spinal cord injures
Spinal damage is often severe and the impact of it may last for a lifetime, but a revolutionary new drug may be able to help. In the past, medications have not been able to help damaged spines heal, but researchers are now saying that this new drug does exactly that. One of the problems with a spinal injury is that there can be such extensive nerve damage that the cells are no longer connected, and
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