Category Archives: Personal Injury
Cell Structure in Women’s TBI Make Concussions More Likely
A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that doesn’t just cause physical pain; it can alter a victim’s mood, memory, and temperament. The bulk of the research done on these mild traumatic brain injuries has been conducted on male subjects, and gender differences in how blows to the head affect victims… Read More »
Crash Results in Fatal Injuries for Young Unrestrained Passenger
A recent Indian River County accident where a young passenger who was riding without a restraint at the time of a crash has resulted in fatal injuries for that passenger. The crash is an example of the critical importance of ensuring that all passengers wear restraints, with potential consequences when making a claim for… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies While Trying to Navigate Curve
In late February 2017, a 60-year-old motorcyclist was discovered by a passing motorist as he lay at a curve near the Hampton Inn on Sixth Avenue on State Road 60. The motorist was driving along Sixth Avenue and 20th Place just after midnight on a Sunday when the fallen motorcyclist was seen. It is… Read More »
Water Park Guest Suffers Slip and Fall
A woman from New York recently filed a laws suit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. after slipping and falling while at Typhoon Lagoon in Lake Buena Vista. The victim slipped and fell on a wet substance near a wave pool on the defendant’s property. She claims that when she slipped, the… Read More »
Deadly Overpass Is Common Site of Truck Accidents
The Interstate 95 overpass in Boca Raton has gained notoriety for being the same location of a number of semi-truck crashes. Just recently, a tractor-trailer struck a concrete center median along this road and overturned on its right side, dangerously dangling against the bridge wall. A tow truck worker who tried to secure the… Read More »
Filmmaker’s Family Files Wrongful Death Suit for Diving Death in Florida
Florida has some of the best scuba spots in the U.S., attracting many local and foreign divers to its waters every year. While the depths of the sea offer amazing views, divers face serious physical and health risks such as drowning. Florida Diving Incident Just recently, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed in connection… Read More »
Four-Vehicle Accident Shuts Down SR A1A
A multiple-vehicle crash temporary closed State Road A1A in Vero Beach on Friday, February 3, 2017. A Police spokeswoman confirmed that the crash occurred at around noon at SR A1A and Pirate Cove Lane, and involved four vehicles. Fortunately, only one person involved in this crash had injuries, and these were minor. However, the… Read More »
Five Shocking South Florida Personal Injury Statistics
The majority of us feel relatively safe as we go through our daily lives. But the statistics that were compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC) make it clear that personal injuries can and do happen, and they can happen to almost anyone in South Florida. Five Truths about Personal Injury in Florida 1…. Read More »
Vero Beach Residents Seriously Hurt in Auto Accident
An accident in Indian River County has left one resident of Vero Beach dead and two others injured. In late January 2017 a 2000 Suzuki driven by 54-year-old Thomas Dickerson was heading down 27th Avenue Southwest with passenger, 48-year-old Milena Rios. The vehicle unexpectedly veered into oncoming traffic at 16th Street Southwest just after… Read More »
Top Three Plaintiff Personal Injury Claim Mistakes
Dealing with a personal injury, regardless of how small it may seem, is a serious matter. Any injury you sustain can have a significant impact on your daily life and the effects can last you a lifetime. If you have been injured recently and are weighing between representing yourself and hiring an attorney, it… Read More »
