Accidents involving large commercial trucks and smaller vehicles typically don’t have the best outcomes. Trucking companies are held to a higher standard regarding safety, and trucking accidents must be investigated immediately in order to pinpoint the cause or contributing factor in an accident. Trucking companies could be held liable for an accident if the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, was speeding to meet corporate expectations or if the truck had defective parts or if
Continue readingFour women come forward to claim sexual assault at Miami spa
Lawyers representing victims of sexual assault understand how emotionally traumatic the incident can be for any victim. In some cases, individuals may never fully recover from the trauma and may even believe that the assault was their own fault. It can be difficult for victims of assault to come forward, but they are encouraged to do so in order to seek justice for the attack.
Continue readingBike Week begins in Daytona Beach, drivers urged to take caution
According to the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition, 60 percent of motorcycle crashes involving motor-vehicles in Florida are caused by the driver of the other vehicle. With Bike Week beginning today in Daytona Beach, AAA and the coalition want to remind drivers on Florida roads to take caution and be aware of motorcyclists on the roads.
Continue readingFlorida truck driver killed in crash on Interstate 4
Many of us take for granted that we make it to our destinations safely on a daily basis. We drive to and from work every day, assuming that life will continue as usual. We trust that other drivers on our Florida roads are paying attention and abiding by traffic laws. Unfortunately, there are drivers who make careless decisions that can put the lives of others at risk. Last week, a truck accident happened near Lake
Continue readingFormer Super Bowl champ commits suicide, asks for brain testing
According to family members, the former defensive back for the Chicago Bears sent a text message before his suicide requesting that his brain matter be tested for a degenerative brain disease. Dave Duerson committed suicide last week in his Miami home after shooting himself in the chest. Now his brain will be tested for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Continue readingHypothermic treatment used for Florida spinal cord injury patient
Last week, a Miami state champion gymnast fell directly on his head after practicing a double flip for his upcoming tryouts with Cirque du Soleil. The 20-year-old man was immediately taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. He had dislocated two vertebrae from the fall, and the spinal cord injury left him unable to move his legs or hands. He was able to slightly move his arms.
Continue readingNephew of Dalai Lama hit and killed by SUV during walk in Florida
The family of the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle during a Walk for Tibet event last week has finally spoken out about the tragedy. Jigme Norbu, the nephew of the Dalai Lama was killed on a Florida highway on Feb. 14 while participating in a 300-mile walk to raise awareness of Tibet’s fight for independence. Family and friends remembered the man as a “freedom fighter” and “a patriot.”
Continue readingNBA player suggests uniform policy for handling concussions
In previous posts we have discussed the overall need for more awareness of the long-term effects of concussions, especially for sports players who frequently suffer head injuries. We have focused on the prevalence of head injuries sustained during football practices and games, and how the NFL made the decision last year to crackdown and penalize individuals for giving hard hits to other players.
Continue readingFlorida cities install red-light cameras to prevent accidents
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety revealed results last week from a study that analyzed the impact red-light cameras had on the number of accidents that occurred at busy intersections. The study was conducted from 2004 through 2008 in 14 of some of the nation’s largest cities. Each city installed a number of red-light enforcement cameras at intersections to track if the presence of the cameras would reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers
Continue readingMan prevents fatal hit-and-run driver from fleeing scene in Miami
Accidents involving cars and pedestrians often result in serious injury or death. A pedestrian has no protection, and even if a vehicle is traveling at a slow pace, an individual could suffer life-threatening injuries. Although some accidents are unavoidable, many could have easily been prevented with careful driving. Drivers are responsible for following traffic laws to ensure that the roads are safe for others.
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