Posted: 01-25-2014
Girl injured in Florida parasailing accident making progress
Getting into an accident is a scary experience for anyone, but when that accident involves a spine injury or a brain injury, the fear level seems to increase. For one teenager, an accident that occurred in Florida has changed her life considerably. Despite being seriously injured in the parasailing accident, the girl says she is […]
Posted: 01-23-2014
Was inadequate security to blame for movie theater shooting?
Anyone who visits a public establishment has the right to expect that his or her outing will be safe. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. Some establishments don’t have adequate security measures in place to keep patrons safe. Other establishments have security measures in place, but incidents still occur that threaten the safety of patrons. […]
Posted: 01-17-2014
Pedestrian accident in Florida claims 2 lives, injures 2 others
Most pedestrians assume that walking on the shoulder of the road is safe. Despite the sense of safety, it is still important for pedestrians to be vigilant about what is going on around them because drivers who are distracted or fail to maintain proper control of a vehicle can easily injure or kill pedestrians if […]
Posted: 01-15-2014
Florida Woman Had Drugs and Alcohol in System During Fatal Crash
Driving a vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol is never the right thing to do. When someone chooses to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired by both alcohol and drugs, an accident is likely going to happen. That was exactly the case back in November of 2013 when a 20-year-old female […]
Posted: 01-08-2014
Florida man suffers spinal cord injury in hit-and-run accident
Suffering from a spinal cord injury is horrible under the best conditions, but when the injury was caused by a hit-and-run driver, coping with the effects of the injury likely seems a little worse. For one Florida man, a simple ride on his bicycle proved to be a life-changing event when he was struck by […]
Posted: 01-04-2014
Drunk driving car accident leads to injury
Anytime you choose to drive, you are putting your life in the hands of the other drivers around you. In some cases, the other drivers on the road are distracted, impaired or under the influence of alcohol. Any of these can cause delayed decisions that can lead to car accidents. These accidents can lead to […]
Posted: 01-02-2014
Auto accident claims the life of Florida pedestrian
Drinking and driving can have dire consequences for people who are near the vehicle you choose to drive. In the case of one pedestrian, a man’s decision to drive after drinking is likely what caused the pedestrian’s death. Walking home after a holiday party isn’t something that should lead to your death, but that is […]
Posted: 12-27-2013
8 vehicles involved in fatal trucking accident
Getting into an accident with a truck can easily lead to serious injuries or death. Because of that, it is especially important for truckers to follow all applicable traffic laws, federal laws and driving guidelines that have been instituted to help keep trucks from causing serious accidents. Miami-Dade residents might like to read about a […]
Posted: 12-24-2013
Teen suffering from spinal cord injury takes his first steps
Suffering from a spinal cord injury can often lead to permanent paralysis. The medical costs of this type of injury can be significant. Whether the injury was caused by an vehicle accident or any other reason, rehabilitation and long-term medical care are usually necessary. Miami-Dade residents might want to read about a teen who is […]
Posted: 12-18-2013
Late Baseball player had chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Ryan Freel, the former Major League Baseball player, had been suffering from a progressive brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last year, said his family on Dec. 15. According to a Florida newspaper, a report detailing Freel’s medical condition was presented to Freel’s parents and representatives […]