Our Miami personal injury blog has previously discussed the debate about changing rules in our Florida schools regarding how to deal with concussions during sporting events and practices. More coaches, doctors, professional associations, players and parents have become concerned about the effects of concussions after several studies and reports have indicated that multiple concussions can result in serious brain injuries and problems in one’s future.
Continue readingRiding in a car with grandma and grandpa may be safer for kids
Although many Florida parents want nothing more than to know that their children are safe, a recent study suggests that the driving habits of parents may actually be harmful to their children. According to a doctor at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, grandparents behind the wheel are half as likely as parents to cause car accidents when children are passengers. Ten percent of accidents between 2003 and 2007, which involved 217,976 children, occurred when grandparents
Continue readingStudy suggests traumatic brain injuries are linked to dementia
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a lasting impact on one’s life. Our Miami personal injury law blog has discussed in previous posts how victims of motor vehicle accidents and sports-related accidents have had their lives change in one instant. Individuals who were once able to walk, brush their teeth and communicate effectively were suddenly left paralyzed, and they will most likely require assistance with everyday tasks for the rest of their lives.
Continue readingFlorida cities top list of most dangerous areas for pedestrians
In a list of the ten most dangerous metro areas across the nation for pedestrians compiled by Transportation for America, cities in Florida took the top four slots. The Orlando area was number one on the list for the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians. Miami was listed at number four. The dangerous metros were determined by comparing the number of pedestrians in the area to the number of pedestrian deaths. Much of the blame
Continue readingMiami veteran sues VA hospital after contracting hepatitis C
After the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs conducted its own investigation at three VA hospitals in 2009, the Administrative Investigation Board discovered that more than 11,000 veterans had been given colonoscopies with unclean equipment. One of those hospitals included the Miami Veterans’ Administration hospital. The colonoscopies were performed between 2004 and 2009 and put thousands of veterans at risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B. So far, 11 lawsuits have been settled out
Continue readingWoman still unconscious after Miami Beach officer runs her over
A fun vacation and reunion with relatives over the Fourth of July holiday in Miami suddenly turned tragic after a 28-year-old woman was hit and injured by an all-terrain vehicle. Family members of the woman were especially shocked and disturbed by the news after learning that the ATV was being driven by a Miami Beach police officer at the time of the accident. “The cops are supposed to be protecting us, taking care of us,”
Continue readingNo definitive cause found for fatal Palm Beach boat accident
Palm Beach police are continuing to investigate a fatal boating accident that occurred June 30 with assistance from a fire-rescue diver. The boating accident left one man dead and another with serious burns on his hands and face. Reports of a vessel burning in the waters between the Sailfish Club and the Florida Power & Light plant were called in to the police at about 10:45 a.m. By the time rescue crews responded to the
Continue readingTeen with spinal cord injury takes steps toward recovery
Our Miami personal injury blog has previously discussed the importance of safety in teen sports, especially in physical contact sports in which individuals are more prone to suffering concussions that can lead to severe brain injuries. But these contact sports, such as football, can also cause individuals to suffer spinal cord injuries. One wrong fall or hit from another player could result in a permanent injury.
Continue readingMiami bicyclist killed in hit-and-run accident
“He didn’t deserve to die this way,” said the sister of a man who was killed last weekend while riding his bike in Miami. Accidents involving bicyclists and other vehicles often result in serious injuries or tragic deaths. However, in most bicycle accidents the individuals involved stay at the scene to report the incident and to make sure that those who are injured are given medical attention as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the Miami bicyclist
Continue readingFlorida man dies from brain injury after pit bull attack
A brain or spinal cord injury can forever change an individual’s life. These types of injuries often cause permanent damage and an individual may never fully recover. A severe brain injury can alter one’s mood, personality and ability to communicate. A spinal cord injury could leave a person paralyzed or physically disabled for the rest of his or her life. In the most extreme cases, these injuries can be fatal.
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