Rear-end collisions happen on a daily basis on our Florida roads. Typically the collisions happen on city roads when vehicles are not traveling at high speeds. Usually a driver misjudges stopping distance and bumps the vehicle ahead of them. These collisions tend to be minor and the drivers quickly exchange insurance information so that they can continue on to their destinations. However, rear-end accidents can be very serious and deadly when one vehicle is traveling
Continue readingBroward County School District sued in student’s brutal beating
Today marks the one-year anniversary of a teenager’s brutal beating that left the victim brain-damaged. The vicious assault happened in front of Deerfield Middle School where the girl was a student. On March 17, 2010, the 15-year-old girl was suddenly attacked by another student of Deerfield Middle School. The girl said she barely knew the student, but the attacker threw her to the ground and repeatedly kicked her with his steel toed boots.
Continue readingStudy suggests fewer infants diagnosed with cerebral palsy
A recent study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands suggests that improvements have been made regarding the care of infants just before, during and after delivery. Researchers focused on documenting cerebral palsy rates, hoping to identify what causes the brain injury in infants and how cerebral palsy could possibly be prevented. Cerebral palsy is a brain injury that affects one’s motor function skills. The disorder is commonly known to be a result of complications experienced
Continue readingHundreds die each year in commercial truck underride accidents
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.”
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