Sometimes, the worst kind of car accident can happen with only one car. Recently, not far from Miami, an eight year old boy was struck and killed after he left his home while under the supervision on his teen babysitter. Investigators are still unsure of what happened and why the boy was in the street, but pedestrian related car accidents don’t just involve children; they can happen to anyone. Like with any car accident investigation
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Hillary Clinton suffers concussion at home
There are times when a person can suffer a brain injury and not even realize it. One of these times is when they sustain a concussion and they don’t get the treatment they need quickly enough. Although there has not been an indication of a brain injury, a recent fall in U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her concussion is an understandable concern for those in Miami and across the country. Clinton passed out
Continue readingUse of laminated glass a help or hindrance in car accidents?
Regular readers of this blog may be aware of just how dangerous rollover car accident can be. For those who are not aware, they are considered to be some of the most deadly and account for 10,000 deaths each year in Miami and beyond. A major reason for the deadly result is that it is not uncommon for people who are not properly restrained to be thrown for the vehicle when windows are broken in
Continue readingLawsuit follows Miami airport fatal bus accident
A passenger who survived the recent deadly Miami International Airport bus accident has filed a lawsuit against the bus company. The tour bus crashed into an overpass last week at the airport. The 11-foot high bus, carrying over 30 members of a Jehovah’s Witness congregation, struck an 8-foot 6-inch overpass at Miami International. The car accident was fatal to two passengers; an 86- and a 56-year old died in the crash. The passenger filing the
Continue readingDolphin bites girl at Florida amusement park
Anytime an individual visits a location he or she has a right to visit that person assumes that certain steps will be taken to ensure his or her safety. Commercial properties such as amusement parks are not an exception. When a visitor to such a location is injured during his or her visit, it is possible that the injured person could file a premises liability lawsuit.
Continue readingNew research brings hope for spinal injury victims
Every day many Miami residents find themselves involved in accidents that result in a personal injury, and while any injury can be difficult, among the most devastating is a spinal injury. These injuries not only change lives, they turn them upside-down. Not only does the survivor need to get used to a more difficult life due to the high level of paralysis experienced, but there are continual medical and care expenses that can add up
Continue readingSurfing the internet while driving a growing problem
As of late much has been made about the dangers of talking or texting on one’s phone while driving. Now, some drivers in Florida and beyond have another distraction at their fingertips, literally-surfing the internet while operating a car. The practice is known as “webbing” and it is mostly conducted on handheld devices such as smartphones. State Farm recently conducted a survey regarding the matter. The survey was administered to 1000 motorists and was conducted
Continue readingBus accident at Miami airport causes deaths
A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred this past weekend at the Miami International Airport. The incident involved not a car but rather a charter bus that was full of passengers from a Jehovah’s Witnesses church group. At the time of the car accident the group, which was from Sweetwater, was on its way to a church convention in West Palm Beach.
Continue readingDriver health is the focus of new bus and truck regulations
In order to get and keep their commercial driver’s licenses, bus drivers and truck drivers go through more rigorous testing and medical examinations in order to assure they have the right skills and are in good enough health to handle the demands of their job. While many drivers are diligent on being safe on the road, long hours and some medical conditions have led to an increase in truck accidents, especially near large cities such
Continue readingChildren increasingly bouncing their way to injuries
In recent years more and more parents have been renting bounce houses or having their child’s birthday or other party at an amusement facility where there are bounce houses. Children in Miami generally love these bounce houses, and certainly use up a lot of energy. But the reckless abandon that kids embrace all too often lead to injury. Current statistics indicated that an injury occurs in a bounce house once every 46 minutes, and many
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