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What To Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury that affects the brain’s normal function. In nearly every instance, some type of blow whose impact is strong enough to shift the brain within a person’s skull causes the injury. The most common type of TBI is a concussion, which is diagnosed as mild, moderate or… Read More »
How To Avoid Car Accidents In Boca Raton
The vast majority of car accidents in Boca Raton are caused by driver error, which means that there are things every driver can do to help avoid another car wreck. Driver error is a catchall word that refers to behavior such as speeding, distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, and following another vehicle too closely…. Read More »
What Determines the Value of a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim?
The massive lawsuit filed by former National Football League (NFL) players against the league for the long-term health consequences of concussions has shed a bright light on the issue of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) Prior to the NFL class-action suit, the danger of TBIs was not as well publicized, because though athletes had always… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Teen Drivers and Personal Injury Claims In Boca Raton
Teen drivers are less experienced and more likely to cause fatal car crashes that result in personal injury claims, according to a study by the American Automobile Association (AAA). And making matters worse is the fact that these fatal accidents are more likely to occur during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor… Read More »
The Danger of Boca Raton Motorcycle Accidents and Splitting Lanes
One of the most common types of moves that can lead to motorcycle accidents is known as splitting lanes, which occurs when a motorcycle weaves in and out of lanes in traffic. Some states prohibit this practice, while other states such as California never passed a law prohibiting this maneuver, but also never expressly… Read More »
Don’t Be a Victim: How to Help Yourself After a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident
According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association and Sam Schwartz Consulting, over 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2015 across the United States – an increase of 10% from 2014. Some of the main causes of these accidents were riding without a helmet and an increase in motorcyclists riding… Read More »
Wrongful Death in Florida: Valuing the Loss of Life
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it is often devastating for those left behind. The situation is made even worse if the death was caused by negligence or an accident. The good news is, that the Florida Wrongful Death Act, which is a state law, ensures that the surviving family members who qualify have… Read More »
Fair and Theme Park Accidents on the Rise
United States were treated in emergency rooms for amusement ride-related injuries from 1990 to 2010 – an average of 4,423 injuries a year. Over 70% of those injuries occurred in the summer months – May through September – for an average of 20 injuries every day. According to more recent numbers from a 2014… Read More »
How to Avoid Distracted Driving During the Eclipse
On August 21st, a total solar eclipse will occur in the United States, its path of totality crossing 14 states and more than 20 major interstate highways. Even those not in the path will be able to view a partial eclipse in most of the country. This is why the Federal Highway Administration is… Read More »
What Kinds of Damages May I Claim For Injuries Caused By A Car Accident?
According to the National Safety Council’s preliminary 2016 data, there were as many as 40,000 car crash-related deaths in the United States last year – this is an increase of 6% from 2015. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, it is your legal right to pursue… Read More »
