Spinal damage is often severe and the impact of it may last for a lifetime, but a revolutionary new drug may be able to help. In the past, medications have not been able to help damaged spines heal, but researchers are now saying that this new drug does exactly that. One of the problems with a spinal injury is that there can be such extensive nerve damage that the cells are no longer connected, and
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Various types of brain injuries affect Florida residents
The topic of brain injuries usually conjures certain images. Perhaps you envision a soldier suffering a traumatic brain injury due to an explosion. Maybe you think of a person surviving a car accident yet severely concussed after his or her head made contact with the steering wheel. The truth is that traumatic brain injuries and concussions are only two of the most widely known forms of brain injuries. The lesser-known brain injury, hypoxia, occurs when
Continue readingAre there downsides to a settlement after a truck accident?
If you have been in a truck accident in Florida, you may be thinking about trying to get a settlement from the truck company that was involved. This is money that will be paid out to you if you choose not to go to court. While people often talk about the upsides of a settlement — such as getting the money quickly and avoiding a long trial — it is also necessary to look at
Continue readingTeen versus teen in Miami hit-and-run car accident
Miami-Dade County police say that a teenage motorist may have been responsible for a hit-and-run accident that injured another teen. According to police, a 14-year-old boy was in the midst of crossing the street around 2:30 p.m., when the accident happened. The injured 14-year-old was transported to the trauma center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. His condition was described as stable.
Continue readingStudy shows that a spinal cord injury could lead to brain damage
A new study coming out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found, as no study has before it, that spinal cord injuries may be more serious than just the damage to the spinal cord itself. They may also be responsible for brain damage further along in a person’s life. There are many factors that play into this, but the biggest thing is that an injury to the spinal cord can then cause
Continue readingUnsafe premises: Civil lawsuits as an option for crime victims
While many rape and assault crimes are prosecuted through the Florida criminal court system, victims may not be aware that it can be possible in some cases to also pursue a premises liability case against a business if inadequate security was a factor in the crime. While a conviction in a criminal court can certainly mean penalties for the other party, it does nothing for the victim’s medical bills, counseling to address emotional repercussions or
Continue readingSome facts about young people and brain injuries
Most people are already aware that any significant blow or similar outside force applied to a person’s head can cause brain injuries such as concussions. However, many people do not know that concussions can also occur whenever the brain is moved back and forth rapidly inside of the skull. Typically, this might occur when a person falls or experiences a sudden jolt to his or her body.
Continue readingTruck accident injures 1, shuts down Florida Turnpike
Tractor-trailer trucks demand even more concentration from their drivers. The size and weight of the trucks mean that they require additional time and distance to come to a stop and have difficulty slowing quickly from the high speeds common on interstates and highways. If a driver is not paying attention or does not leave enough space between the truck and the vehicle in front of it, slowing traffic conditions can turn into a major accident.
Continue readingWhat are some of the costs associated with spinal cord injuries?
A spinal cord injury happens whenever trauma is inflicted to the central bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the body through a person’s spinal column. The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body that emanate in the brain. Once severed or otherwise destroyed, signals from the brain are unable to reach other parts of the body. This condition often results in the victim’s paralysis in some form. Although some
Continue readingMan hospitalized after car crashes into Miami-Dade Laundromat
Having a clear mind and focus on the road is crucial to driving responsibly, and distracted driving isn’t limited to texting or surfing the Web. Drivers who are angry or distracted by outside events may drift over lane lines, drive erratically, speed or lose control of the vehicle altogether. Florida residents who are injured in crashes caused by these types of drivers may be able to be awarded compensation for their injuries and hold the
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