Posted: 11-27-2014
Teen versus teen in Miami hit-and-run car accident
Miami-Dade County police say that a teenage motorist may have been responsible for a hit-and-run accident that injured another teen. According to police, a 14-year-old boy was in the midst of crossing the street around 2:30 p.m., when the accident happened. The injured 14-year-old was transported to the trauma center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. His […]
Posted: 11-25-2014
Study shows that a spinal cord injury could lead to brain damage
A new study coming out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found, as no study has before it, that spinal cord injuries may be more serious than just the damage to the spinal cord itself. They may also be responsible for brain damage further along in a person’s life. There are many […]
Posted: 11-19-2014
Unsafe premises: Civil lawsuits as an option for crime victims
While many rape and assault crimes are prosecuted through the Florida criminal court system, victims may not be aware that it can be possible in some cases to also pursue a premises liability case against a business if inadequate security was a factor in the crime. While a conviction in a criminal court can certainly […]
Posted: 11-17-2014
Some facts about young people and brain injuries
Most people are already aware that any significant blow or similar outside force applied to a person’s head can cause brain injuries such as concussions. However, many people do not know that concussions can also occur whenever the brain is moved back and forth rapidly inside of the skull. Typically, this might occur when a […]
Posted: 11-14-2014
Truck accident injures 1, shuts down Florida Turnpike
Tractor-trailer trucks demand even more concentration from their drivers. The size and weight of the trucks mean that they require additional time and distance to come to a stop and have difficulty slowing quickly from the high speeds common on interstates and highways. If a driver is not paying attention or does not leave enough […]
Posted: 11-12-2014
What are some of the costs associated with spinal cord injuries?
A spinal cord injury happens whenever trauma is inflicted to the central bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the body through a person’s spinal column. The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body that emanate in the brain. Once severed or otherwise destroyed, signals from the brain are unable […]
Posted: 11-05-2014
Man hospitalized after car crashes into Miami-Dade Laundromat
Having a clear mind and focus on the road is crucial to driving responsibly, and distracted driving isn’t limited to texting or surfing the Web. Drivers who are angry or distracted by outside events may drift over lane lines, drive erratically, speed or lose control of the vehicle altogether. Florida residents who are injured in […]
Posted: 11-03-2014
A general overview of Florida truck accident statistics
Commercial tractor-trailers have proven their utility in our modern economy. We rely on them daily to bring in goods to market and export our products to consumers both regionally and in another states. The usefulness of semi-trucks has ensured that they are a constant presence on nearly all of Florida’s roadways.
Posted: 10-30-2014
Brain injuries: Understanding how an attorney can help
Traumatic brain injuries are most commonly caused by a blow to the head from a fall or car accident, and the effects can be very serious. While a brain injury victim’s symptoms may be minor in some cases — such as personality changes or difficult concentrating — the effects of even a moderate concussion can […]
Posted: 10-28-2014
How can car cloning affect me in a car accident?
Car cloning is a relatively new method in which criminals attempt to disguise a vehicle’s true identity. The process begins when criminals copy the vehicle identification number of one vehicle and then use that information to fraudulently obtain legal title and ownership documents for an identical looking vehicle. According to the Florida Highway and Motor […]