Car accidents of different levels of severity occur daily throughout the state of Florida. The son of a golf pro was involved in one last week in Riviera Beach. The 27-year-old was hurt when the BMW he was driving hit the back of a semitrailer. The collision took place north of Canterbury Drive South around 11:15 p.m. At the time of the car accident he was returning home from a birthday party. He currently lives
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Brain damage may be caused by ‘heading’ in soccer
In the past we have written about the danger of sustaining head injuries when playing full contact sports such as football and hockey. It appears that another sport, soccer, is being added to the list of those potentially causing brain injuries. Recent research, the findings on which were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), indicates moving the ball with one’s head too often could damage one’s brain. Known
Continue readingHit-and-run stemming from road rage inflicts serious injuries
There are many reasons that car accidents occur. While some are unavoidable, in other cases, things could be done to prevent them. Instances of road rage fall into the latter group. Accidents that are a result of this are particularly frustrating. This is especially true when someone is injured as a result. The family of a 32-year-old man is experiencing this first hand. The man was injured when he was hit as two other drivers
Continue readingStrict rules helping to reduce NHL head trauma
In our last post we discussed concussions and the National Football League. In this post we change gears a bit to write about such brain injuries in the National Hockey League. Following more severe punishments and better enforcement for hits to the head, the NHL has announced that concussions have dramatically decreased in the beginning of the new season. The NHL announced the news at the first general manager meeting of the season, saying that
Continue readingDo football players face higher risk of brain injury?
Football fans, whether located in Florida or across the country, love watching their gridiron heroes flying around the field every Sunday. And when football stars smash into each other in dramatic collisions? For some fans, that’s all the better. But what if all those big hits are increasing the risk of brain injury for star players? That’s the question being debated in federal court today thanks to a class-action lawsuit initiated by former NFL players.
Continue readingAnother accident reported at Florida speedboat race
The Key West Super Boat World Championships taking place in Florida sustained another blow this week when two racers were injured when their vessel crashed during the finale. This accident follows close on the heels of the death of three other racers. The accident that occurred last Sunday reportedly happened during the last race of the event when the 38-foot boat in which they were riding hit a wave. Both men were injured in accident.
Continue readingPickup hits two sunbathers on Miami Beach
Most people know that while the lying in the sun and the resulting suntan can feel wonderful, too much time on the beach can be dangerous to one’s health. When most people think about the dangers associated with spending time at the beach it has to do with the long-term effects of the sun, not from being hit by a motor vehicle. Being involved in a car accident however is a reality that Miami beachgoers
Continue readingKelly Osbourne injures head at Miami club
When most people think about head injuries like concussions it is often in conjunction with contact sports or motor vehicle accidents. The reality however is that it is possible to suffer a brain injury while participating in a variety of activities. The 27-year-old daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne can personally attest to that after she recently received a brain injury. Kelly Osbourne reportedly sustained a concussion this past weekend while dancing at a Miami
Continue readingMiami crash involves police cruiser
Usually it is assumed that police cars are on the scene of an accident after it has occurred to assist those who were involved. The reality however is there are times in which a police car is actually a part of a car accident. This is illustrated by a car wreck that occurred earlier this month in Miami. A marked Miami Police cruiser was involved in the accident that took place at the intersection of
Continue readingTreatment for brain injuries comes under scrutiny
Anyone who has suffered a brain injury, or who knows someone in Florida who has, should be interested in the latest research being conducted by the Institute of Medicine. According to a recent feature by the New York Times, the institute is studying the way medical professionals treat psychological lapses from traumatic brain injuries. This study is especially important today. In addition to people in car accidents, these brain injuries are often suffered by soldiers
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