Identifying the Symptoms of Neurological Injuries
Neurological injuries can have serious long-term negative effects on a person’s health. Classifying head trauma as a neurological injury can mean brain trauma, spinal cord damage, skull fractures, broken bones in the spine, and destruction of the peripheral nerves. There are several ways that a person can suffer a neurological injury such as after a […]
How Much are Personal Injury Claims for TBIs Worth?
One of the first questions a victim of an injury accident asks their lawyer is how much they can get from their injury claim. This is understandable considering the amount of distress that a person may have had to endure from their injury incident. When it comes to accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries, […]
Will Your Brain Injuries Continue to Get Worse?
Trauma to the head can easily result in injuries to brain tissue. The amount of damage and the repercussions from a brain injury can range from mild to severe. Your brain is your body’s processor. Your brain is responsible for: Thinking and cognition. Emotions and feelings. Being responsive and reactive. Physical movement. Perception. Behavior. Damage […]
The Different Types and Levels of Brain Injuries that Stem from Sudden Accidents
A brain injury isn’t just a term that describes one type of physical bodily harm with a specific severity. In fact, there is more than one type of brain injury and the severity of damages to the brain can vary. The symptoms and treatment program that a victim is put on is based on the […]
Ways To Reduce Bicycle Crashes in Florida
The warm climate that Florida has to offer makes it a perfect state for bike riding. Depending on the neighborhood that you live in or the area you are interested in traveling in, riding a bike is typically a safe activity. Though some communities have more bicyclists than others, a bicycle accident can occur in […]
What Are Head Injuries?
Head injuries are very common and they can result from many situations. These damages can be so severe they cause victims to have permanent disabilities and in many cases result in death. Head injuries can mean anything from cuts and scrapes on the head to fractured bones and brain damage. If you sustained a head […]
Did You Sustain a TBI After Your Florida Accident?
Have you been in an accident and sustained a major impact to your head? If so, you are at high risk of suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is a serious condition that can leave you with temporary symptoms of life-long suffering. TBI has also been associated with death in the most severe instances. […]
How to Increase Florida Motorcycle Passenger Safety
There are so many reasons avid motorcycle riders cite as to why they love the ride. The openness, the freedom, the exhilaration, motorcycle riders enjoy the activity for a lot of understandable reasons. However, riding a motorcycle is very dangerous. Riders do not have the amount of protection that vehicles have which means that when […]
Will Federal Laws Mandating Helmet Use Reduce Florida Accidents?
There is an abundant population of motorcycle riders in the state of Florida. Currently, there is no requirement by law for riders who are over the age of 21 and carrying at least $10,000 of medical coverage to wear a helmet. Even though it is well-known that helmets are the single best piece of protective […]
Why Motorcycle Passengers Are at Higher Risk For Injury in a Florida Crash
Riding a motorcycle is a double-edged sword. Avid riders enjoy the freedom of the open roads but riding a motorcycle is a dangerous activity even for the most experienced drivers. Not only are drivers at high risk for serious injuries in a crash, but so are any passengers they have riding with them. A Reuters […]
