Headaches after an accident in which a victim strikes his or her head are extremely common. Unfortunately, besides being painful and debilitating, they can also be a symptom of a more severe injury. The only way to diagnose and begin treating these symptoms is to identify the cause by obtaining… Continue reading Suffering From a Headache After an Accident?
Continue ReadingI’ve Been Coughing Since My Car Accident – What Does That Mean?
Car accident victims have come to accept that they may suffer from certain symptoms after a crash, including headaches, bruising and swelling, and lacerations. Some symptoms, such as persistent coughing, may not immediately spring to mind as being caused by a car accident. The truth, however, is that coughing could… Continue reading I’ve Been Coughing Since My Car Accident – What Does That Mean?
Continue ReadingFatal Drunk Driving Accidents
Although drinking and driving is illegal in all 50 states, it still continues to occur at an alarming rate and with devastating results. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of all traffic crash fatalities that occur in the U.S. involve drunk drivers. It is, however, possible for those who lose… Continue reading Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents
Continue ReadingWere You Injured in a Florida T-Bone Accident?
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, side-impact, or t-bone collisions are some of the worst. This is partly due to how vehicles are built, with the sides of cars not designed to absorb the kind of blunt force involved in many collisions.… Continue reading Were You Injured in a Florida T-Bone Accident?
Continue ReadingAre You Suffering from Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a condition associated with head injuries that occurs when the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) don’t resolve themselves as expected, but linger and negatively impact a person’s daily cognitive function for many months. These symptoms can be wide-ranging, but often include headaches, difficulty concentrating,… Continue reading Are You Suffering from Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Continue ReadingDoctors at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Express Concerns About Patient Safety
We place a lot of trust in medical professionals to use the proper amount of care in diagnosing and treating us when we’re hurt or sick. Unfortunately, not all healthcare providers live up to these expectations, which can place patients at risk of serious injury or even death. The widespread… Continue reading Doctors at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Express Concerns About Patient Safety
Continue ReadingHow Electronic Logging Devices Can Affect Your Truck Accident Case
Commercial trucks play a critical role in interstate commerce, transporting everything from food items and household goods to gasoline and construction equipment across the nation. However, they also pose a very real risk to others on the road, as these trucks weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds and often carry dangerous… Continue reading How Electronic Logging Devices Can Affect Your Truck Accident Case
Continue ReadingNeck Injuries are a Common Consequence of Car Accidents
It is not uncommon, during car accidents, for an occupant’s neck to take the brunt of the impact, jerking forward and backward, or even side to side, which can cause serious injuries. Tensing up immediately prior to a crash can worsen these injuries, causing serious damage to the ligaments, muscles,… Continue reading Neck Injuries are a Common Consequence of Car Accidents
Continue ReadingFatal Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Pedestrian fatalities have steadily increased across the country over the last decade, with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimating that 7,485 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2021. According to the GHSA, these numbers represent the most pedestrian fatalities in a single year in… Continue reading Fatal Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Continue ReadingWhat Kinds of Expert Testimony Do I Need to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Building a car accident case isn’t always a straightforward process, but often requires that accident victims obtain a wide range of evidence to establish liability and damages. This could include everything from cell phone records and security camera footage to photos of the accident scene and eyewitness statements. In particularly… Continue reading What Kinds of Expert Testimony Do I Need to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
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