Month: May 2015
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Sarasota and Manatee County Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Sarasota and Bradenton pedestrian accidents happen in a number of ways. Many times pedestrian accidents occur when someone is working on the side of the road or playing in the street. For example, a pedestrian accident can occur from: A driver working on an engine when the vehicle has stalled on the road. Kids who Read More
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Positive Train Control (PTC) Could Have Prevented Amtrak Tragedy
An Amtrak train derailment along the extremely busy “Northeast Corridor” killed eight people and injured more than 200 others. It has been reported that the train was traveling at 106 miles per hour when it went around a sharp turn. With technology that is now available, this tragedy could have been prevented. “Positive Train Control” Read More
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Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
The Centers for Disease Control report that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects approximately 1.7 million people every year. Of those 1.7 million, 52,000 people die and 275,000 are hospitalized. Traumatic Brain injury may account for nearly one-third of all injury related deaths. The CDC reports that the main causes of TBI’s are: Falls: Falls account for 35% Read More
Categories: Injuries