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Archive: 2013
Elder Drivers, How Well Does Your Vehicle Fit?
September 12, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCarFit™ was created by AAA (the American Automobile Association), AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association, to assist elder drivers in determining how well they fit their vehicles so they may take action to improve their fit.
Traumatic Brain Injury Increases Risk of Stroke
September 11, 2013 | Category: Brain InjuriesA head injury sustained in a car accident or slip and fall can be more serious than just the immediate trauma. There may be increased risk of future damage in the form of a stroke. According to research done by the University of Michigan Health System, people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury may be more likely to suffer from a future stroke. The findings of the research were published in the June 26, 2013, online issue of the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Is Drowsy Driving an Epidemic?
September 11, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Drowsy driving is dangerous - just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or engaging in social media while driving," says Lee, Collier and Charlotte County Personal Injury Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
What You Need to Know About Drug Recalls
September 9, 2013 | Category: Defective Drugs"Prescription drugs can save lives and cure medical conditions. They may also do harm. It is important for patients and doctors to be aware of drug recalls."
If You Hit Your Head, Would You Know What To Do?
September 6, 2013 | Category: Brain InjuriesWhen head injury accidents happen to professional athletes, there are always medical professionals on-scene to assess the medical condition and take action. Would you know what to do if it happened to you or a loved one? What are the signs for which to look to determine whether the situations serious? What if the signs are not immediately apparent?
Studies Show That Seatbelts Prevent Death In Motor Vehicle Collisions, Including on School Buses
September 5, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsClick it or ticket - the national advertising campaign to get drivers and passengers to wear a seatbelt. According to the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), wearing a seatbelt is the number one most effective precaution against death in a car accident. Yet, only 20% of the U.S.’s approximately 480,000 school buses have seatbelts.
Slips and Falls Can Hurt Anyone!
September 4, 2013 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsThe Naples Daily News, in an article titled "Falls Can Hurt or Kill Anyone, Any Age", reported on July 30, 2013, that in the United States injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44 and accidental trips, and falls are a larger portion of this number than one would think.
Unrestricted Pets Cause Vehicle Accidents
September 3, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsUnrestricted pets are more than a driving hazard; they are dangerous to themselves and others. In fact 30,000 accidents per year are caused by unrestricted pets. AAA reports that 31% of drivers are distracted by pets in their laps.
No Documentation Required To Prove Economic Damages in Florida
August 30, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Defective ProductsIf you have missed work or cannot go back to work because of your injuries from a car accident, boating accident or product defect, then the Fort Myers personal injury lawyers may be able to help you recover past lost wages, benefits and salary, future lost wages and future lost earning capacity from the at-fault party.
Are accident cases involving 18-wheelers different from other accident cases?
August 30, 2013 | Category: Truck AccidentsSeven people were injured, three critically, on Saturday, August 17, 2013, in a truck accident involving a semi and eleven other vehicles on I75 and Route 60 in Brandon, FL. Accident cases involving 18-wheelers are very different from other vehicle crash cases.