Posted: 11-04-2011
Treatment 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 […]
Posted: 11-02-2011
Car 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 […]
Posted: 10-26-2011
Is 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 […]
Posted: 10-21-2011
Miami 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 […]
Posted: 10-19-2011
Florida 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 […]
Posted: 10-14-2011
Driver 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 […]
Posted: 10-12-2011
Alcohol may be factor in car accident that killed grandmother
Earlier this month a 19-year-old woman hit a 68-year-old woman while driving, killing the older woman. The fatal car accident occurred early one Sunday morning on Le Jeune Road Road in Coral Gables, Florida. The older woman was on her way home from work when the college student struck the woman while reportedly driving close […]
Posted: 10-07-2011
Paralyzed college student donates $20,000 to rehabilitation hospital
Call it the ultimate form of gratitude. A college student who was paralyzed while playing rugby at his campus recently donated $20,000 to the Florida hospital that treated him for the serious spinal cord injury he suffered during his first college intramural game. The 22-year-old college student suffered the spinal cord injury while playing for […]
Posted: 10-04-2011
Bouncing truck tires cause fatal accident on I-95
Most accidents are due to the combination of a variety of factors. The list of possible reasons seems to grow when 18 wheelers are involved. Equipment failure is one factor that is often looked into when a truck is involved in an accident. Last month a fatal accident occurred on Interstate 95 causing several lanes […]
Posted: 09-30-2011
Insurance scams put Florida drivers at risk
Most drivers in Miami are doing what they can to avoid getting into a car accident every time they get in the car to go somewhere. In addition to property damage, car crashes can result in serious injuries to one’s body such as spinal or brain injuries. Unfortunately there are a small number of drivers […]