Many Florida residents sustain traumatic brain injuries in accidents. Children, in particular, are susceptible to developing learning disabilities when they experience head injuries. This is how such an injury can affect learning when the brain is still growing and developing. How brain injuries occur in children Although children are resilient, they can develop a traumatic […]
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Commercial truck safety practices to avoid crashes in Florida
The most common types of commercial truck accidents in Florida include rear-end and head-on crashes, blindspot crashes, jackknife accidents, tire blowout accidents and underride crashes. Typically, the truck driver is much safer than the occupants of a car in a highway speed crash, but commercial truck accidents can still be dangerous and harm the livelihood […]
The surprising ways airbags can cause injury
It may seem strange that airbags, designed to add an extra layer of safety to motor vehicles, could cause injuries. In most cases, airbags can help to save lives during a collision in Florida or anywhere else, but oftentimes, not without injury to drivers and passengers. The ways airbags can cause injury Airbags deploy at […]
Emotional problems from traumatic brain injuries
Severe traumatic brain injuries cause the development of various mental illnesses and emotional health conditions. This injury may affect the regions of the brain that control specific emotions, actions and behaviors. For patients in Florida, the effects of moderate to severe injuries affect the long-term functions of the brain and mental abilities. Emotional challenges A […]
The true dangers of head impacts to brain health
The potentially devastating consequences of traumatic brain injuries are known all too well by thousands of Florida residents. However, not everyone is as aware of the devastating effects that seemingly minor or repeated impacts to the head can also have on long-term brain health, not to mention the future prospects of those who experience them. […]
Brain injuries may be culprit for rise in younger veteran deaths
Many veterans sustain injuries in combat, and this includes brain injuries. Sadly, these injuries may be why more Florida veterans are dying young. Study on veterans and brain injuries A study involving veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) appeared in “JAMA Network Open” in February 2022. It showed that those who served […]
Common causes of slip and fall accidents in the workplace
Employees of Florida businesses expect their workplaces to be safe. However, slips, trips and falls are common accidents at work. These are the main causes of such incidents. Wet floors Workplace floors could be wet for a number of reasons. It could be due to mopping, spills or rain from outdoors when someone walks in […]
Timeline for resolving truck accident claims in Florida
The vehicular damages and physical injuries resulting from truck accidents are often much more extensive than those for smaller cars. With the trauma it carries, one can only hope for the process of resolving the truck accident claim to be as seamless and stress-free as possible. The good news is that the state of Florida […]
How car accidents compare to motorcycle accidents in Florida
Regardless of the kind of vehicle you are driving in Florida, getting into an accident is both dangerous and regrettable. There could be injuries and property damage, not to mention the emotional stress that comes with being involved in a collision. However, there are some key things you should know to protect yourself and your […]
How is fault proven in slip and fall cases?
Anyone in Florida can suffer injuries from a slip and fall accident. In that situation, if you file a personal injury claim, you must know how to prove fault. Determining fault in slip and fall cases Negligence on the part of a property owner is the focal point of slip and fall cases. Although these […]