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Category Archives: Personal Injury
Riding ATVs Can Result in Injury, Death and Civil Liability
Unfortunately, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are more common than you think. When a 13-year-old Florida resident went for a ride on a friend’s ATV, she crashed into a tree and later died. Her parents brought a negligence lawsuit against the owners of the ATV and their son, who allowed the girl to ride the vehicle…. Read More »
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
On a routine shopping trip to Wal-Mart, a Port St. Lucie man had a freak accident. A sign fell down from an improperly assembled display, and it cause Tom Papakalodoukas to slip. The fall resulted in a torn bicep tendon, which is now permanently deformed. In a recent lawsuit, a court ordered Wal-Mart to pay… Read More »
Asbestos Exposure is Often Deadly
According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, Florida has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related deaths in the nation. Florida is ranked second and follows closely behind the top spot, California. Prior to 1975, asbestos was a commonly used construction material. It was in homes, schools and offices across the nation. Workers… Read More »
How to Avoid a Ladder Accident
Many people hold the superstitious belief that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. However, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), climbing a ladder is the real danger. The CPSC reports that approximately 240,000 Americans suffered from a ladder-related injury in 2011. Some basic ladder safety precautions can help prevent an accident. Firstly,… Read More »
The Terrible Aftermath of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are more common than we think. In the United States, there are more than 1.4 million TBIs reported every year. Unfortunately, the Sunshine State is a hotbed for these devastating accidents. Nearly 97,000 TBI cases a year come from Florida. Like many injuries, TBIs come in a range of degrees. The… Read More »
What to Do When a Dog Bites
A South Carolina family is sadly acquainted with the dangers that dogs can pose to children. Chantel and Quintin McGrew’s infant was mauled by one of their dogs a few years ago, and another of their children was recently bitten on the face by a different family dog. In the United States, dogs reportedly bite… Read More »
The Invisible Danger of Pesticides
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a statement and technical report offering policy suggestions to protect children from the dangers of pesticides. The issuance of the statement is a reminder of the dangers that pesticides pose to everyone, especially kids. Pesticides, particularly in Florida, are in use around us every day. Insecticides are… Read More »
Traumatic Injury to the Spinal Cord
Jerry Brown, Jr., a young member of the Dallas Cowboys, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by an intoxicated teammate when the car crashed in early December, killing Brown. The autopsy showed that he died of injury to his neck and bruising of the spinal cord. Brown’s accident is a stark reminder of the… Read More »
Ride Safely: Reducing ATV Injuries
All-terrain vehicles (ATV) typically involve more significant risks than safer vehicles like a car. ATVs are capable of reaching highway speeds, can weigh as much as 500 pounds, and provide little to no protection for a passenger thrown off the vehicle or crushed underneath it. This combination of popularity and extra risk leads to seven… Read More »
The Importance of Seeking Treatment for Head Injuries
A new study by the Boston Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (BCSTE) highlights a link between significant head injury and the development, even years later, of degenerative brain disease. Encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease that can lead to serious symptoms, including depression, dementia and memory loss. The study analyzed the brain health… Read More »
