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…
Olympians are usually associated with great health, superior talent in their sport and an amazing physical ability. The performances the public sees at the Olympic Games don’t come without a lot of practice. For one Brazilian Olympian, a training accident…
Whether a spinal cord injury in Florida is complete or incomplete, it can have a huge impact on your life. A complete injury could mean that you cannot move your legs entirely, for example, while an incomplete injury means that…
Suffering from a spinal cord injury is horrible under the best conditions, but when the injury was caused by a hit-and-run driver, coping with the effects of the injury likely seems a little worse. For one Florida man, a simple…
Suffering from a spinal cord injury can often lead to permanent paralysis. The medical costs of this type of injury can be significant. Whether the injury was caused by an vehicle accident or any other reason, rehabilitation and long-term medical…
Miami residents may be interested in a New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run accident. Police are searching for a driver who hit a female cyclist on Sept. 9. She was riding her bicycle down State Route 44 in the area where it…
A spinal infection can strike at any moment and have devastating results. This rare but serious condition affected a 53-year-old man living in Florida, who is now paralyzed due to the infection. Working with physical therapists, he one day hopes…
A 17-year-old girl from Indiana who was injured in a Florida parasailing accident underwent additional surgery on July 17 and was scheduled to begin rehabilitation. Her father reported that the surgery repaired facial injuries and replaced a bone flap; however,…
Spinal injuries are some of the most devastating experienced by individuals throughout South Florida. In the most serious situations victims’ may find that they are paralyzed and their lives altered forever. These injuries are expensive to live with. In addition…