Posted: 08-17-2014
What are the different types of brain injury?
A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury can experience a variety of symptoms and lasting effects. Brain injuries can be measured in several different ways such as with the Abbreviated Trauma Score, the Abbreviated Injury Scale and the Glascow Coma Scale. If the latter is used, a person’s brain trauma is rated on a […]
Posted: 08-15-2014
Assault lawsuit implicates Miami nightclub in premises liability
Miami has long been a popular destination for professional athletes looking to celebrate special events. Recently, three individuals have filed a civil complaint against a pair of professional football players for events which allegedly occurred at a birthday party held earlier this year. The three plaintiffs, one male and two females, say that they were […]
Posted: 08-12-2014
Truck accident kills 1 in Florida
At approximately 1:55 p.m. on August 7, the Florida Highway Patrol was called to a truck accident accident that occurred on Interstate 95 near mile marker 195 at the ramp for Fiske Boulevard in Brevard County. A 21-year-old Orlando man was driving south on I-95 in a 1997 GMC Van in the outside lane. A […]
Posted: 08-09-2014
Miami Senator leads push for larger truck accident payout
Every now and then politicians seem to get it right. Florida State Senator Anitere Flores, R-Miami has introduced a bill designed to compensate the surviving family members of the truck driver who died in a fiery crash near Jacksonville, Florida, back in 2000. According to state documents, the truck driver was hauling a tanker loaded […]
Posted: 08-07-2014
How much does a spinal cord injury cost to treat?
If you, or someone you love, have suffered a spinal cord injury, you may wonder how life goes on from here. While it may seem as though there is little hope ahead, the truth is that medical science is making progress every day. There are new medical treatments, physical therapies and medical devices available that […]
Posted: 08-02-2014
Distracted driving equals car accident risk for Florida drivers
For years, public safety officials have warned us of the risk associated with drinking and driving. In the last decade, a new scourge to public roadway safety has emerged. Distracted driving has now gained notoriety as an increasing number of people are using electronic devices while behind the wheel. Distracted driving is defined as when […]
Posted: 07-31-2014
Traumatic brain injury: understanding the symptoms and causes
Head trauma can be one of the most emotionally and physically devastating types of injuries, and it is important for victims and their families to understand what a brain injury can mean for the future. According to the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, an injury of this type must include an external force that causes […]
Posted: 07-25-2014
Bar brawl after World Cup raises concerns of inadequate security
A Doral, Florida, nightclub owner might be in hot water following a July 6 World Cup celebration at a predominately Latino bar ended in a parking lot brawl. According to police reports, six people were arrested after a disagreement involving the Brazil-Colombia game spilled out into the parking lot of Bar Urbano on Northwest 41st […]
Posted: 07-23-2014
Regulations aim to reduce truck accidents due to tired drivers
Just about everyone in Florida has had the experience of driving beside or immediately behind a tractor-trailer and knows how intimidating — at times frightening — sharing the road with these imposing vehicles can be. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has put forth regulations and guidelines to ensure that semi drivers are operating in […]
Posted: 07-20-2014
Reckless ATV accident results in devastating brain injuries
On July 10, a Miami-Dade circuit judge sentenced a former Miami Beach, Florida, police officer to 18 months in prison for his role in an ATV accident that seriously injured two people. The case against the defendant stems from his conviction last month for reckless driving with serious bodily injury. According to court documents, the […]