Author: Heather Miklinski
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“PEDTEXTRIANS”-TEXTING PEDESTRIANS -A DANGEROUS NEW TREND
A pedestrian that is distracted by the use of electronic devices while walking, whether it is a cellphone, MP-3 player or any other type of electronic device is at an increased risk of being injured or killed in a Florida traffic accident. The use of electronic devices while walking in traffic has become a huge Read More
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APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
April is distracted driving awareness month and the Morgan Law Group is writing this blog post to help alert drivers to the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving has become an epidemic resulting in thousand of accidents every year. Driving while distracted can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Statistics on Driver Cell Read More
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FLORIDA INTERSECTION SAFETY
Many studies have been conducted regarding intersection safety. Intersections are one of the most dangerous locations on Florida roads. Statistics show that: In 2004, approximately 900 people were killed and 168,000 were injured in red-light running intersection accidents. The IIHS has found that signal violations at intersections were the most likely type of motor-vehicle accidents Read More
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FLORIDA’S HIGH RATE OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
Certain situations can make pedestrian accidents more likely. According to data from the NHTSA: 19% of children ages 5-9 who died in traffic accidents in 2010 were pedestrians. 73% of all pedestrian fatalities occurred in urban areas. 79% of all pedestrian accident fatalities occurred at non-intersections. 68% of pedestrian accident fatalities occurred at night. 88% Read More
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DRIVERS ARE DISTRACTED OVER 50% OF THE TIME
A new comprehensive study on driver distractions published in the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that American drivers are distracted while driving more than 50% of the time. The primary distraction is of course the cell phone. The new study which was funded by the U.S. Government tracked more than 3,500 drivers Read More
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRAIN INJURIES
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
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BRADENTON AND SARASOTA SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
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
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HAND AND WRIST INJURIES FROM CAR ACCIDENTS
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
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A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AFTER A SARASOTA OR BRADENTON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
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
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T-BONE ACCIDENTS IN SARASOTA AND BRADENTON
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
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