Category Archives: Car Accident
The Effects of Paralysis After a Car Accident
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that one Florida man considers himself to be lucky after multiple brushes with death, including a serious car accident in 2008 that left him paralyzed. The 28-year-old suffered crippling injuries that left him paralyzed from the waist down. More recently, he nearly died after being struck by… Read More »
Car Accident Personal Injuries
Thousands of Americans seek emergency room and other medical treatment every day due to preventable injuries. The Centers for Disease Control have reported that in 2016 alone, there were almost 30 million emergency department visits for unintentional injuries and almost 40 million physician office visits for unintentional injuries. Sadly, injuries are not the only… Read More »
Understanding Traffic Gridlocks
Local 10 News recently reported that dozens of local residents recently gathered at Miami City Hall for the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board meeting to voice concerns over a new private school development project in Coconut Grove. Notable among other concerns voiced at the meeting such as removing iconic tree canopy, residents asserted the… Read More »
Will My Pre-existing Injury Hurt My Car Accident Injury Claim?
Of the over 395,000 people that are injured in car accidents every year here in the Sunshine State, many individuals were already dealing with a condition or injury to their body. This is also known as a “pre-existing condition”. And while no one can control the physical problems they already suffered from prior to… Read More »
Replacing a Car Seat After an Accident
Choosing from and understanding the different types of child car seats on the market today can be an overwhelming process in light of all the variety available. Regardless of the one you choose for your little one, the good news is that the proper use of child car seats is one of the simplest… Read More »
Understanding Whiplash Injuries
Of all the injuries that can result from a car accident, whiplash is undoubtedly one of the most common. In fact, about 1 million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year and almost all of these injuries are related to minor car crashes. And even though whiplash is one of the most common injuries,… Read More »
Why You Should Stop Running Red Lights
Every driver knows that you aren’t supposed to run red lights because doing so is against the law. However, there is another aspect – running red lights can be extremely dangerous and lead to tragic results as outlined in a recent news story. The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a 21-year-old driver caused… Read More »
Preventing Single-Vehicle Accidents
According to WFLA 8 News, a 23-year-old Zephyrhills man was killed in the passenger seat of a vehicle on a recent Saturday when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree in a tragic single-vehicle accident. Authorities have asserted that the fatality victim was the passenger in a Chevy 1500 traveling northbound on… Read More »
Fall Driving Dangers and Tips to Help Keep You Safe
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. Even here in the Sunshine State where seasonal changes aren’t as physically obvious in many parts of the state as in some other parts of the country, we get into the spirit of pumpkin spice, apple cider, football season and all the other lovely aspects of autumn…. Read More »
So You Think You Can Walk? Crossing Safely at Crosswalks
Florida is known for its beautiful weather and this attracts many people on both a temporary and permanent basis. Many people here in the Sunshine State take advantage of the beautiful weather by choosing to frequently walk from one destination to another as opposed to driving. While doing so definitely has its pros, there… Read More »
