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Archive: 2014
Every 20 Seconds a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Occurs in the U.S.
October 15, 2014 | Category: Brain InjuriesPlaying college football can cause serious injury including traumatic brain injuries. On September 27, 2014, the Michigan State University Quarterback, had to be helped off the field by teammates after being severely hit in the head during the fourth quarter of a game against the University of Minnesota.
Florida's Parasailing Law Takes Effect
October 13, 2014 | Category: ParalysisKathleen Miskell died in 2012 when her parasail harness broke, and she fell 200 feet into the Atlantic. In 2007, Amber White and her sister lost their lives when their parasail rope broke. Both of these accidents led to the White-Miskell Act which was passed by the Florida Legislature and went into effect on October 1, 2014.
How to Drive Safely with Low Vision
October 10, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMany driving-related injuries have been associated with visual problems. Contact lenses or glasses compensate for imperfect vision, up to a point.
When Buying A Vehicle, Think Safety!
October 8, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesGetting a new vehicle means more than just thinking about the make, model, and color. Now it means: "Think Safety".
Boating Dangers Rise on Weekends in SW Florida
October 6, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida is a boater’s paradise with its miles of coastline and many waterways. In season, Florida leads the country with almost 900,000 registered boaters. Unfortunately, Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents and deaths.
Southwest Florida Has An Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Accidents
October 3, 2014 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe headlines say it all. Southwest Florida is having an epidemic of preventable pedestrian accidents involving injuries and deaths.
Sensing trouble with your vehicle
October 1, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesWhen your vehicle starts creating abnormal sounds, smells, and fluid leaks start investigating the issue sooner rather than letting the condition worsen. Waiting will only lead to dangerous driving where you may lose steering control and the ability to brake your vehicle safely.
Trampoline Parks - Are They Safe?
September 29, 2014 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsEven though trampoline parks continue to become popular and are now within driving distance of many Americans, there still are no federal standards regarding the industry, according to NBC News Reporter Hallie Jackson on the Today show segment, How Safe Are Trampoline Parks For Your Kids? which aired September 17, 2014.
Over-the-Counter Drugs and Private Plane Accidents
September 26, 2014 | Category: Defective DrugsClose to one out of four general aviation pilots who died in plane accidents between 2008 and 2012 tested positive for at least one drug which potentially could impair performance in the cockpit. This was the result of the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) study which was released earlier this month, September 2014.
The rock's mother goes home after being hit by drunk driver
September 25, 2014 | Category: DUI AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from a driver simply not paying attention to the roadway to a driver being intoxicated while operating the motor vehicle. Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey has seen through the many clients that he's represented the horrible effects that a drunk driving accident can have on both the victims and their loved ones.