Category: Injuries
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Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident in Florida with No-Fault Insurance?
Unlike most states in the U.S., Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state. While the laws that regulate no-fault insurance in Florida are complex and nuanced, there are several important things to keep in mind:
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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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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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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AS THE RESULT OF A SARASOTA OR BRADENTON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
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
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A Sarasota or Bradenton Motor Vehicle Accident Can Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury
Every brain injury is unique and every traumatic brain injury victim is affected in a different way. Some injured accident victims show signs of TBI immediately following an accident and with other injured victims it can take hours, days or even weeks after an accident when symptoms begin to appear. Some people develop post-concussive syndrome Read More
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Slip and Fall Accidents Happen for Many Different Reasons
Many different scenarios can lead to a Sarasota or Bradenton slip and fall accident. Wet surfaces, cracked sidewalks, torn carpeting, inadequate lighting are just a few of the more common reasons for slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents usually involve the legal theory of “premises liability.” Under the theory of premises liability, the Read More
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Bradenton Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
On Wednesday August 5, 2015 a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after a collision with a vehicle being driven by an eighty-three year old woman sent him flying into the air. The motorcyclist sustained a broken femur and serious road rash. The eighty three year old woman was cited for turning left into oncoming traffic. Witnesses 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 include: Fractured wrists Broken fingers Broken hand bones Crushed bones Bruising Puncture wounds Joint dislocations Torn ligaments Amputations People use their hands for just about every activity. Read More
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Sarasota and Bradenton Traumatic Brain Injuries
A victim of a Sarasota or Bradenton motor vehicle accident is susceptible to a traumatic brain injury. If their head strikes the windshield or steering wheel, the force of the impact can cause the brain to collide with the hard bone of the skull. When a moving head comes to a complete stop, the brain Read More
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