In 2017, the fatal work injuries totaled 299 deaths in Florida, slightly dropping from the previous year at 309 deaths. A total of 5,147 were recorded nationwide. Of the 299 fatalities in Florida, 107 were transportation related, 62 were slips, falls or trips, 48 were due to exposure to harmful substances and 43 were due […]
Occupational Fatalities in Florida
/in Car Accidents /by Samantha HeffernanIn 2017, the fatal work injuries totaled 299 deaths in Florida, slightly dropping from the previous year at 309 deaths. A total of 5,147 were recorded nationwide. Of the 299 fatalities in Florida, 107 were transportation related, 62 were slips, falls or trips, 48 were due to exposure to harmful substances and 43 were due […]
Florida Counties with the Highest Car Accident Rates
/in Car Accidents /by Samantha HeffernanIn the most recent statistics released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were a total of 387,900 car accidents in Florida in the course of just one year. Data from the US Department of Transportation shows there is a 12% steady increase in car accidents every single year. The two […]
Florida Plastic Surgeon Likely to Lose Medical License
/in Car Accidents /by Samantha HeffernanLast week, Florida’s medical board accused a Miami Plastic Surgeon of misleading patients, lacking sufficient training to perform cosmetic surgery and endangering patients’ lives. These accusations came about after a patient of his died in December of 2017 from a liposuction and fat transfer surgery at a strip mall center. During a hearing in West […]
FDA Approves Blood Test for Traumatic Brain Injury
/in Car Accidents /by Samantha HeffernanThe official website of the U.S Military Health System and the FDA have green lit a new blood test that could be revolutionary in determining the presence of a traumatic brain injury. This blood test, trademarked as the Brain Trauma Indicator (BTI), is the first of its kind and was funded by the U.S Department […]
How to tell someone is having a Stroke and What Happens Next?
/in Car Accidents /by Samantha HeffernanThe most important factor when it comes to a stroke is timing. The faster you are able to recognize the signs and get someone to a hospital, the better chance they have at a full recovery. The best way to guarantee treatments work for a stroke victim is if they are treated within 3 hours […]
WHAT CITIES ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO DIE IN A DUI CRASH IN FLORIDA?
/in Car Accidents /by David HeffernanThe good news is that there has been a six percent decrease from 2012 to 2107 in DUI deaths (2012-2017) in the State of Florida. In 2017, there were 525 DUI related fatalities in Florida as reported by the National Highway Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Report. The most dangerous, Florida Cities for DUI fatalities might […]
Protesters Demand that Downtown Miami Streets Be Made Safer
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KairePedestrian deaths in the United States are at their highest level in nearly 30 years, and Floridais among the most dangerous of the 50 states. The Governors Highway Safety Association released a study in February 2019 that showedpedestrians accounted for 16 percent of all traffic deaths in 2017, up from 12 percent in 2008.Florida had […]
How Do Self Driving Cars Work?
/in Car Accidents /by David HeffernanPreviously in the testing stage, self-driving cars can now be seen dropping off food deliveries and soon enough, driving people to their destination. So, how are these cars able to drive themselves? Are they safe? The majority of self-driving cars have a GPS as a navigation system that also uses a range of sensors, such […]
Are Uber and Lyft to Blame for Nationwide Increase of Accidents?
/in Car Accidents /by David HeffernanA team composed of three researchers from University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, John Barrios, Yael Hochber and Livia Hanyi Yi, released details from a draft paper they wrote. The goal of this paper is to show the direct correlation between the increase of traffic accidents and fatalities and the introduction of Uber and […]
Motorcycle and Scooter Accidents on the Rise
/in Car Accidents /by David HeffernanThe rates of Motorcycle and Scooter accidents have been increasing so rapidly that local Police Departments are getting involved in order to promote safety tips. In fact, the Ocala Police Department was recently awarded a state grant of $24,000 in order to pay police officers overtime, with the sole purpose of enforcing motorcycle safety laws. […]
Lawyer’s Financial Relationship With A Treating Doctor Is Not Admissable
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireTo state the obvious, the cost of health care continues to rise. Yet, Florida’s antiquated No Fault Law (PIP) provides a $10,000.00 limit on medical benefits. Basically, the cost of a visit at your local Emergency room. Thus, lawyers who represent injured accident victims have to find qualified medical providers, who agree to treat […]