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…
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…
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…
As body organ’s go, most people would agree that the brain is the most important. As research continues to support the importance of protecting one’s brain from injury, organizations throughout the state of Florida are doing what they can to…
When a person sustains a brain injury, the effects are often long lasting. The individual may visually appear normal while actually suffering from a change in personality and mood. The person’s ability to communicate may be impacted as well. These…
Often when one thinks about teens and brain injuries it is in the context of concussions incurred by teen athletes while participating in a team sport. Of course, that is not the only way that teens end up with injuries…
We have previously posted on the topic of brain injuries tied to athletes at various levels. With the beginning of school lurking around the corner, high school football practices are starting, and the focus is once again on concussions and…
Last month, our Miami personal injury blog discussed an accident involving a woman who was seriously injured when a Miami Beach police officer ran her over with an ATV. The accident occurred July 3 round 5:30 a.m. The officer was…
Our Miami personal injury blog has previously discussed the debate about changing rules in our Florida schools regarding how to deal with concussions during sporting events and practices. More coaches, doctors, professional associations, players and parents have become concerned about…