The mayor of the city of Miami and a city councilman both want to ban the annual three-day music and performance event, which is known as the Ultra Music Festival. A security guard was trampled by spectators trying to get in. Miami police and city leaders say that they had previously warned event coordinators about a weak spot in the fencing surrounding the event and intended to keep non-ticketed purchasers out. One Miami councilman says
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Do indoor trampoline centers pose a spinal cord injury risk?
Planning a day of family fun in Florida might involve going to one of the many indoor trampoline parks popping up in the state. While trips to these centers can usually end without any unexpected events, there are some instances in which trips to indoor trampoline centers might end with injuries. A pediatric orthopedist from The Orlando Orthopedic Center says that more than one child uses a trampoline at the same time is the most
Continue readingFlorida truck accident involving wheelchair was fatal
Driving a vehicle on the public roads means taking on the responsibility to watch for other vehicles. Drivers also have to watch for pedestrians and people who are using mobility assistance devices. One truck driver failed to notice a Florida woman who was using her motorized wheelchair, which led to tragedy. The investigation into the truck accident continues. The man isn’t facing charges now for the apparent accident. The fatal crash occurred as the truck
Continue readingTrial set for man accused in DUI death of Miami Heat dancer
It has been over three years since the arrest of a 46-year-old Ft. Lauderdale man who is accused of the DUI manslaughter of a Miami Heat dancer. Family members of the victim say that the long wait for this case to come to trial has been emotionally painful and that they are eager to see justice served. It was 9:38 p.m. on Sep. 10, 2010, when police say the defendant struck the 22-year-old victim with
Continue readingFlorida teen hit in crosswalk, suffered severe head trauma
Getting children to school safely is a priority for many parents and some people in the general public. When a child has to cross a road to get to the bus stop, there is a chance that an accident will occur. For one Florida child, walking in a marked crosswalk to her bus stop didn’t stop an accident from happening. The girl was crossing Waterford Chase Parkway in Orange County, Florida, when she was struck
Continue readingFlorida Court erases million dollar limit on wrongful deaths
In a stunning turn of events, the Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that it was unconstitutional to bar awards for non-economic damages exceeding $1 million in certain medical malpractice lawsuits. The 5 to 2 decision represents the latest turn in a classic “doctors versus lawyers” battle, which has been raging in the state for nearly a decade. The original controversy began in 2003 when Jeb Bush, the Florida governor at the time, sided with lobbyist
Continue readingCollege senior killed, another student injured in car crash
Many college students enjoy taking part in activities with other students who go to the same college. For some students, these activities might include trips to locations out of the state. These trips usually involve a lot of fun and everyone returns safely. Sadly, that isn’t what happened to some students from Duke University who were on a trip during spring break. The students from Duke University were traveling back to the campus after a
Continue readingFalls now the leading cause of spinal cord injury in adults
According to a recent Johns Hopkins report, slips and falls have edged out auto accidents as the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. This is especially true for the elderly demographic, where the injury rate is increasing fastest. A spinal cord injury can result in full paralysis or temporary numbness, depending on the severity of the injury.
Continue readingAlleged drunk driver faces manslaughter charge after car crash
With all the public service announcements on television, the radio and billboards, almost everyone who drives should be well aware of the dangers of driving drunk. Sadly, not everyone takes that knowledge to heart and avoids getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages. For one young woman, choosing to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking led to her being charged with DUI manslaughter. The fatal car crash occurred
Continue readingFormer Florida football star critically injured in truck accident
A former Florida college football star was injured in a tractor-trailer accident on Feb. 25 hours after visiting Mansion Nightclub in Miami Beach. JoJo Nicolas played defensive back for the Hurricanes from 2007 to 2011. He was not initially drafted but was eventually signed to the New York Giants before being released. According to reports, the accident occurred on the westbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway around 5 a.m. Police said that initial investigations showed
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