Car accidents took the lives of 10 people in 24 hours in South Florida, according to a recent story by the Miami Herald. The paper reported that the car accidents took place during a 24-hour period from late Saturday, March 1, through Sunday evening, March 2. In addition to the 10 people killed, an unborn baby was also a victim in the car accidents.
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Alleged Miami drunk driver charged in man’s death
A Miami woman who allegedly killed a man in December 2010 while driving drunk was recently criminally charged for her reported role in the fatal car accident. According to the authorities, the man was on the side of State Road 836/Dolphin Expressway, in the safety zone, when he was hit. He was having car trouble at the time and was waiting for a tow truck to come to assist him.
Continue readingEfforts being made to improve TBI diagnosis
With the prevalence of news about brain injuries seemingly being reported on a regular basis, many may be surprised to learn that they can at times be difficult to identify. This difficulty is mostly due to the inability to actually see the physical damage done inside the brain. In an effort to improve the diagnosis of brain injuries, a new tool is being tested by scientists. The MRI-based tool is designed to highlight the breaks
Continue readingNew Texting and Driving Laws? Not So Fast, Says Legislature
The dangers of texting and driving are well-documented. Drivers who use cell phones while on highways, in city traffic, and in their neighborhoods are putting others on the road at risk. Throughout the nation, states have begun to pass extensive laws that prohibit texting and cell phone use while driving to prevent the serious accidents and injuries related to driver distractions.
Continue readingMarch is National Brain Injury Awareness month
Though March is National Brain Injury Awareness month, for those who have suffered a serious brain injury, it is unlikely that a day goes by where he or she does not think about it. This is because in some cases, even after the person appears to heal from the injuries, there can be lingering side-effects. Nationwide, each year 1.7 million people sustain brain injuries of varying degrees. Depending on the person and the way in
Continue readingWoman killed in Doral hit-and-run accident
When most people strike out on foot it is unlikely that many are overly concerned about being hit by a car. This is true regardless of whether the walk is for exercise or as a mode of transportation. Unfortunately, car accidents involving pedestrians do occur throughout the state of Florida including the Miami-Dade area.
Continue readingUCLA scientists link PTSD and brain injuries
Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a causal link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and increased risk for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders. Even mild brain injuries increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders. As a result, after a TBI, people should avoid stressful situations, whenever possible.
Continue readingMiami collision of car with garbage truck leaves college student dead
A tragic accident occurred earlier this week which took the life of a college student from Miami-Dade. The 20-year-old man was involved in an early morning car accident in which his Nissan Altima hit a 2003 Freig Roll-off garbage truck. A spokesman for Florida Highway Patrol indicated that just prior to the fatal accident the Nissan was headed west down Southwest 48th Street. At the same time, the Waste Management garbage truck, which was on
Continue readingInoperable lighting being blamed for a second fatal pedestrian accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of a man in a wheelchair in Miami earlier this week. The car accident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 4th Avenue and 62nd Street as the man in the wheelchair was attempting to cross the street. The force of the impact reportedly threw the man from his wheelchair. According to a detective with Miami Police Traffic Homicide, the driver of the van that hit the man did not
Continue readingTruck and car collide in Miami-Dade injuring 5
This past Friday a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Coral Way and Southwest 84th Avenue in Miami-Dade. A tractor-trailer and Honda Accord collided. According to witnesses to the accident, the Honda was speeding prior to the crash as it was racing another vehicle.
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