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Month: March 2016

• DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRAIN INJURIES

  March 18, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe. A concussion is considered a mild brain injury but can cause permanent impairment. A concussion can be caused from a car accident, a whiplash type injury, a gunshot or violent shaking of the head. Closed or open head injuries can cause a concussion. During a concussion, Read More

  Categories: Injuries

• BRADENTON AND SARASOTA SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

  March 17, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  Slip and fall accidents are referred to as “premises liability” cases and they are based on a property owner’s duty to care for his/her property. Slip and fall accidents fall under the category of negligence law. A person who is injured in a Florida slip and fall accident must be able to prove that the Read More

  Categories: Accidents

• HAND AND WRIST INJURIES FROM CAR ACCIDENTS

  March 15, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  Hand and wrist injuries often occur during motor vehicle accidents. Many people instinctively throw their hands up to brace themselves for an impact. Common hand or wrist injuries can include: Wrist fractures Broken fingers Broken hand bones Crushed bones Bruising Puncture wounds Joint dislocations Torn ligaments Amputations People use their hands for just about every Read More

  Categories: Injuries

• A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AFTER A SARASOTA OR BRADENTON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

  March 11, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  A traumatic brain injury can result from a Sarasota or Bradenton motor vehicle accident and may not be apparent immediately following the accident. Anyone who receives a blow to the head, even if not painful right away, should seek immediate medical attention. A brain “bruise” can occur after an accident without any outward or noticeable physical symptoms. Read More

  Categories: Injuries

• T-BONE ACCIDENTS IN SARASOTA AND BRADENTON

  March 9, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  During a T-bone collision, the front or rear-end of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle creating a “T” shape. These accidents are also called side impact accidents. There are approximately 8,500 -10,000 fatalities every year due to T-bone accidents. The impact from a T-bone accident can cause a vehicle to tip or Read More

  Categories: Accidents

• WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED (UM/UIM) MOTORIST COVERAGE

  March 4, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that approximately one out of every four Florida drivers is uninsured. Many more Florida drivers are underinsured which means that they have minimum limits of insurance coverage and this coverage is most likely inadequate if they injure you in a Sarasota or Bradenton motor vehicle accident. This is why Read More

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• TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AS THE RESULT OF A SARASOTA OR BRADENTON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

  March 2, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  Motor vehicle accidents cause about half of all traumatic brain injuries. During an automobile accident, the force of the impact can cause the brain to collide against the hard skull. When a moving head comes to a complete stop, the brain continues to move and strikes the interior of the skull. A brain bleed (hemorrhage) Read More

  Categories: Injuries

• MARCH IS BIKE MONTH IN FLORIDA

  March 1, 2016 by Heather Miklinski

  Since March is Bike Month in Florida, it seems appropriate to write a blog article regarding Florida’s extremely high rate of bicycle accidents. There are many interesting facts regarding Florida bicycle accidents including: Most bicycle accidents occur between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Most bicycle accidents occur due to driver error. The most common reason Read More

  Categories: Accidents