Among children under the age of 14, drowning is a leading cause of death. According to Insider, there are five children who have to visit the emergency room for nonfatal submersion injuries for every one child who drowns. If your
During a car accident, your head can collide with the steering wheel, the seat, window or dash. The speed of the impact often leads to a traumatic brain injury. You may have a TBI without recognizing the symptoms directly following
It is a school’s obligation to act as a parent would in providing a safe, healthy environment for the minor children in its care. If a school fails to follow “accepted standards of care,” causing a student injury, it may
Damage to the spinal cord is one of the most devastating personal injuries someone can suffer. When the damage occurs in adults older than 25, they often face yearly costs ranging from about $350,000 to more than one million dollars.
Childhood injuries stemming from a fall, car crash or another trauma can be even more expensive than similar injuries in adults. Children need specialized health care, which often comes with an extra cost. As if that weren’t bad enough, a
If you have been hurt for any reason, it is important to have an experienced Florida legal professional representing your interests. This is partially because the other parties in your case will likely have legal counsel representing their interests as
Distracted driving has become increasingly prevalent in Florida and throughout the country. As a general rule, anything that takes your focus off of the road can be classified as a distraction. Let’s look at some of the dangers associated with
Spinal cord injuries most often occur due to trauma, such as in a car accident or a fall from a height. Unfortunately, not every Florida resident who suffers such an injury recovers from it. Receiving a diagnosis of permanent paralysis
Remember the story of the woman in the early 1990s who spilled coffee on herself and won half a million dollars from McDonald’s in a personal injury lawsuit? The account draws strong emotions from people and is often blamed for
With Halloween behind us, thoughts are turning to the upcoming holiday season – which often includes travel for family vacations or visits with loved ones. With extra traffic on the roads and the possibility of dangerous weather at your destination,
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have gotten a lot of attention publicly lately, due to issues that athletes and other public figures have suffered. But did you know that sports are actually a fairly uncommon way to get a TBI, and
Learn about cyclists’ rights and responsibilities. Florida’s temperate climate is one the best things about living here. While people across the country are bringing out their winter coats, we still have months of outdoor fun ahead. Cycling is a common
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