In previous posts we have discussed the death of a Florida drum major reportedly a result of a hazing ritual which took place after a performance in 2011. The man died after being beaten by many other members of the marching band. The attack took place on a bus that was used to transport the band to the performance location. Following the man’s death, the parent’s of the 26-year-old victim filed a wrongful death lawsuit
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Accident involving garbage truck injures worker
Often when one hears about a truck accident it involves one of the large vehicles crashing into another object. This is not the only way in which accidents involving trucks can occur in Miami however. Recently a man was injured in an accident involving a truck in another Florida community. The man was apparently working at the time of the incident. The truck involved in this particular accident was a garbage truck. According to authorities,
Continue readingSpeed apparently a reason for fatal Miami crash
Car accidents are reality throughout the Miami area. They occur for a variety of reasons and in the very worst cases they result in death. Earlier this month a two car accident left a man dead. According to authorities a vehicle driven by a woman hit another car causing the second car to run into a tree after first spinning around. The force of the impact caused the man in the second vehicle to suffer
Continue readingFatal car accidents increased for teenagers
Fatal car accidents increased for teen drivers last year, bucking a trend that lasted for over a decade. During the first six months of 2012, traffic fatalities increased by 19 percent for teen drivers ages 16 and 17, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Between January and June in 2012, 107 drivers who were 16 died in fatal car accidents. Fatalities also increased for 17-year-old drivers, with 133 drivers being killed in car accidents
Continue readingAutomaker includes exterior airbags on some vehicles
Throughout the years automakers have added many safety features to the cars and trucks that roll off the assembly line. Such safety features are designed to increase the chances of vehicle occupants surviving a car crash and minimize any injuries that are suffered. While many of those features are required, some carmakers choose to include other safety features on their own accord.
Continue readingActor donates money to aid Florida spinal injury victim
Over a year ago we wrote a post about a girl from Florida who, among other things, suffered a serious spine injury while visiting an amusement park in another state. Her injuries occurred when the individual in charge of the ride told the girl to jump before the safety net was properly in place. When she jumped, this meant that she fell 100 feet to the ground below. In addition to the spinal injury, which
Continue readingRace spectators injured from car crash debris
NASCAR enthusiasts throughout the nation, including those in Miami, were likely tuned in to their television sets this past weekend to view the Dayton 500. Certain fans may have even made their way to the famous Florida race to watch the race and events related to it in person. One of the related events was the Nationwide Series race. Some of the individuals who were watching the Saturday race probably wish that they were not
Continue readingGirls hurt in crash on way home from school
Two children recently involved in a Miami area car accident are currently recovering from their injuries. The two girls were passengers in a van that was transporting them from their middle school to their homes when another car reportedly struck the van. The force of impact caused the girls to be thrown from the van, resulting in their injuries. After the accidents the girls were taken to an area hospital. One suffered bruises and scrapes.
Continue readingResearch reveals obesity big risk for car wrecks
Miami residents who want to avoid fatal car accidents might not find the answer in their car or even on the road. The answer may be in the gym or even in their own refrigerator. This is because a recent research study conducted by epidemiologists revealed that it is 80 percent more likely for an obese person to die in a car accident versus someone of an average weight. Generally speaking, obesity is not advisable
Continue readingCatastrophe at club in Brazil claims 236 lives
Late last month, it was hard to escape news of the fire that swept through a nightclub in Brazil killing 236 and injuring 126 more. The fire broke out in the club when a band that was performing used a flare that was meant only for use outside. Soundproofing, that was located on the ceiling, caught fire and sent occupants scrambling to get out of the building. While this happened in a different country, catastrophes
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