Posted: 09-16-2014
September is spinal cord injury awareness month
Across many parts of the country, September brings to mind brightly colored fall leaves, breezy temperatures and pumpkin-flavored everything. While Florida may skip the fall leaves and cooler temperatures, September is also Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Spinal cord injuries affect people of every age, location and demographic every year, and the results can be […]
Posted: 09-12-2014
Truck accident scene investigation is crucial
If you are a Florida motorist injured after a collision with a commercial tractor-trailer, there are several things you need to know. Under Florida law, an immediate investigation by police and other authorities will commence. Florida state statutes provide certain protections to individuals involved in accidents so that they will truthfully cooperate with investigators about […]
Posted: 09-10-2014
How long after an accident do I have to file a lawsuit?
The very first step for victims of a car wreck or other accident is to ensure they receive treatment for their injuries and take some time to heal. Victims may be worried about how soon they need to file a lawsuit, but under Florida law, the general statute of limitations for actions founded on negligence […]
Posted: 09-05-2014
Is my employer responsible for inadequate security issues?
Convenience stores offer consumers the benefit of purchasing items quickly and at times when larger stores are closed for business. Due to their smaller staff sizes and longer hours, convenience stores often become targets of crime. The Florida state legislature has recognized the growing dangers associated with robbery and other crimes committed against convenience store […]
Posted: 09-03-2014
Common sense tips for preventing traumatic brain injury
Many people associate traumatic brain injury with falls. Indeed, as people age, they are more likely to have balance and mobility issues that can cause serious falls. However, people of any age can sustain a TBI under a variety of circumstances. The website TraumaticBrainInjury.com notes that common sense measures are often the best way to […]
Posted: 09-01-2014
Truck accident with unbelievable cause was caught on camera
Taking the city bus isn’t something that most people would expect to land them in the hospital, but that was the outcome of a ride on the Jacksonville Traffic Authority bus passengers last month when the bus was slammed into by a Freightliner. The accident didn’t involve only the bus and truck. A corner store […]
Posted: 08-30-2014
Florida has a state program to assist spinal cord injury victims
Injuries to an individual’s brain and spinal cord can reduce their level of functioning within their community. For that reason, the state enacted Florida Statutes 381.76 with the purpose of providing necessary services to victims of traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries. The goal of the legislation is to use funds taken from traffic-related fines […]
Posted: 08-28-2014
Would Cars Talking to Each Other Prevent Accidents?
Many of us have been waiting since childhood for space-aged technology such as flying cars as seen on “The Jetsons” cartoon series. Unfortunately, we are still stuck on the ground, but according to the federal government, we could be making strides toward finally being airborne, not to mention a bit safer in our vehicles. According […]
Posted: 08-23-2014
Speed may have been an issue in car crash at souvenir shop
It was a wild morning for tourists in the area of a popular Miami Beach, Florida, souvenir shop on Aug. 11. Local police say that around 7:00 a.m., a motorist plowed through the front doors of popular souvenir shop, Alvin’s Island. Miami Beach, Florida, police say that a woman driving near the intersection of Lincoln […]
Posted: 08-21-2014
The Consequences of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can have a devastating effect on the injured person and that person’s loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although a person could physically recover from the injury, other injuries or issues could linger for months, years or even permanently. A TBI can change the way […]