As of late much has been made about the dangers of talking or texting on one’s phone while driving. Now, some drivers in Florida and beyond have another distraction at their fingertips, literally-surfing the internet while operating a car. The practice is known as “webbing” and it is mostly conducted on handheld devices such as smartphones. State Farm recently conducted a survey regarding the matter. The survey was administered to 1000 motorists and was conducted
Continue readingBus accident at Miami airport causes deaths
A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred this past weekend at the Miami International Airport. The incident involved not a car but rather a charter bus that was full of passengers from a Jehovah’s Witnesses church group. At the time of the car accident the group, which was from Sweetwater, was on its way to a church convention in West Palm Beach.
Continue readingDriver health is the focus of new bus and truck regulations
In order to get and keep their commercial driver’s licenses, bus drivers and truck drivers go through more rigorous testing and medical examinations in order to assure they have the right skills and are in good enough health to handle the demands of their job. While many drivers are diligent on being safe on the road, long hours and some medical conditions have led to an increase in truck accidents, especially near large cities such
Continue readingChildren increasingly bouncing their way to injuries
In recent years more and more parents have been renting bounce houses or having their child’s birthday or other party at an amusement facility where there are bounce houses. Children in Miami generally love these bounce houses, and certainly use up a lot of energy. But the reckless abandon that kids embrace all too often lead to injury. Current statistics indicated that an injury occurs in a bounce house once every 46 minutes, and many
Continue readingCrowded Thanksgiving roads lead to more accidents
Thanksgiving is a time when Miami families get together to enjoy a good meal and good company. Many of them drive to their desired destinations and with more people on the road the chance of a car accident happening starts to rise. In an average week there are 748 traffic fatalities on U.S. roads, during the week of Thanksgiving that number rises by 50. There are a number of factors that contribute to the higher
Continue readingWill Florida pass a texting ban next year?
Drunk driving, the seemingly ever persistent issue, appears to have a challenger when it comes to being one of the most preventable causes of motor vehicle accidents. Readers of this blog are likely very familiar with the culprit-texting and driving. Some believe that the activity is even more dangerous than getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming a few too many alcoholic beverages. One report indicates that drivers who are texting while operating
Continue readingSailing helps spinal cord injury victims keep fit
Miami victims of a spinal accident often find it difficult to stay fit and in shape, while gaining strength. Most rehabilitation exercises are helpful, but do not improve a patient’s strength. However, a new program is available to help strengthen spinal cord injury victims’ bodies and minds. Used at the Kennedy Kreiger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, a virtual sailing program designed for spinal cord patients is getting the job done. The V-Sail sailing simulation system
Continue readingMulti vehicle accident in South Florida kills 1
Distracted driving is an issue on roads throughout the nation. The roads of South Florida are not an exception. In some cases the behavior can lead to injury inducing accidents. The worst of them can lead to death. Last week a crash on Interstate 75 was to blame for the death of a 66-year-old man who unexpectedly encountered an accident scene and was unable to stop. The incident involved three vehicles and was commenced when
Continue readingEye doctors should better evaluate older drivers
Most eye doctors in Miami and around the U.S. ask older patients if they are experiencing any driving problems. However, new studies indicate that ophthalmologists and optometrists are not doing enough to identify potentially unsafe older drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that car accidents are a primary cause of “injury-related” death for those in the 65 to 74 age category. One new research study surveyed over 400 eye doctors in Michigan. Researchers
Continue readingSpeeding car kills one in South Florida
A speeding vehicle appears to be to blame for the death of a woman in the Miami area late last month. That car plowed into several people who were waiting at a bus stop, after first slamming into another vehicle. In total, six individuals were hurt in the crash. According to the woman driving the vehicle that the speeding car hit, the speeding vehicle came from nowhere. She and her three children, who were riding
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