Most people know that while the lying in the sun and the resulting suntan can feel wonderful, too much time on the beach can be dangerous to one’s health. When most people think about the dangers associated with spending time at the beach it has to do with the long-term effects of the sun, not from being hit by a motor vehicle. Being involved in a car accident however is a reality that Miami beachgoers
Continue readingKelly Osbourne injures head at Miami club
When most people think about head injuries like concussions it is often in conjunction with contact sports or motor vehicle accidents. The reality however is that it is possible to suffer a brain injury while participating in a variety of activities. The 27-year-old daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne can personally attest to that after she recently received a brain injury. Kelly Osbourne reportedly sustained a concussion this past weekend while dancing at a Miami
Continue readingMiami crash involves police cruiser
Usually it is assumed that police cars are on the scene of an accident after it has occurred to assist those who were involved. The reality however is there are times in which a police car is actually a part of a car accident. This is illustrated by a car wreck that occurred earlier this month in Miami. A marked Miami Police cruiser was involved in the accident that took place at the intersection of
Continue readingTreatment for brain injuries comes under scrutiny
Anyone who has suffered a brain injury, or who knows someone in Florida who has, should be interested in the latest research being conducted by the Institute of Medicine. According to a recent feature by the New York Times, the institute is studying the way medical professionals treat psychological lapses from traumatic brain injuries. This study is especially important today. In addition to people in car accidents, these brain injuries are often suffered by soldiers
Continue readingCar flips in Miami road rage accident
It is fair to say that most residents of Miami are not looking to be involved in or cause a car accident. Accordingly, most people take steps to avoid that fate such as driving attentively and following the rules of the road. While there are instances when a driver is taking the proper steps to stay safe on the road and is still involved in a crash, more often than not, car wrecks are caused
Continue readingIs hands-free texting safe?
The answer to that question may not be known for some time. Currently in Florida texting while driving is legal. However, as we have discussed in previous posts, texting is a major distraction to drivers. Evidence that a driver has been texting or otherwise using their cell phone can be used against a driver if the driver has caused a car accident that resulted in serious injuries or a wrongful death.
Continue readingNew Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries from InVivo Therapeutics
Sadly people sustain injuries to the spine every day in Miami and throughout the country. Spinal injuries are caused by a variety of types of accidents and depending on their severity, can be life changing. With a focus on regenerative medicine and neuroprotection, InVivo Therapeutics has developed implant technology that treats spine and neural injury in a new way. A spinal injury is a devastating and traumatic in a person’s life. InVivo, developing technology that
Continue readingMiami club raises awareness of brain injuries
As body organ’s go, most people would agree that the brain is the most important. As research continues to support the importance of protecting one’s brain from injury, organizations throughout the state of Florida are doing what they can to raise awareness on the subject. One such group is the Pilot Club of Miami. Earlier this month it sponsored its Annual Brain Power Walk. This is the third year the club has hosted the walk.
Continue readingFlorida Marlin’s president witnesses fatal car accident
It is a reality we all face. Every day people throughout the state of Florida are injured in car accidents. Some are only minor fender benders, but others can cause serious injuries that may even lead to death. Last month the president of the Florida Marlins organization made an unexpected stop on his way to view the team’s new ballpark that is currently under construction near downtown Miami. The stop was a result of witnessing
Continue readingDriver of car involved in accident shot after stealing patrol car
Earlier this week a man involved in a police chase after a car accident was shot and killed by a Miami-Dade police officer. The shooting brought an end to a chain of events that began when the 28-year-old man crashed the car he was initially driving into another vehicle. At 6:40 a.m., the Dodge Charger the man was driving ran into a taxi cab. The accident killed the taxi driver and injured his wife who
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