Last month we wrote a post about a Miami college student who was seriously injured when she was struck by a car that then left the scene of the incident. At that time, the owner of the car, a silver Mercedes, had been identified but the driver had gone into hiding. The discovery of the car used in the hit-and-run accident was due to the assistance of a man who had been hired to repair
Continue readingDoes rat therapy hold promise for paralyzed people?
A recent story by National Geographic should provide hope to Miami residents trying to recover from a severe spinal injury. According to the story, a team of neuroscientists recently used a robotic harness to help paralyzed rats walk again. Rats, of course, are far different than are humans. But the neuroscientists’ work still holds promise for people who dream of walking again following a spinal injury.
Continue reading1 dead after North Miami collision involving taxi and SUV
It is unlikely that most Miami residents think about the possibility of getting into a car accident when they get into automobiles each day. This extends to people riding in taxis as well. Sadly, this past weekend, a fatal car accident involving a taxi occurred. The taxi in this accident reportedly collided with an SUV in the middle of an intersection. The front of the SUV reportedly hit the back part of the taxi. The
Continue reading‘The Bieb’ sustains mild concussion after run-in with glass door
It is possible that residents of the Miami area heard a collective shriek from teen girls when they heard the news of Justin Bieber’s recent head injury. The heartthrob reportedly sustained a mild concussion while performing in Paris. The incident happened when the singer walked backstage and ran into a glass door. Though the singer completed the concert, after the show he reportedly lost consciousness for around 15 seconds. He was checked out by a
Continue readingMiami-Dade collision between bus and car sends 2 to hospital
Buses and cars interact on a regular basis throughout the Miami metro area. As is the case in any area densely populated with motor vehicles it is inevitable that at some point the two will collide in a motor vehicle accident. This happened last week in Miami-Dade County. According to the authorities, the accident occurred on County Line Road, close to Northwest 13th Court. Though details about how the incident unfolded or how many people
Continue readingHigh school track star jogging following severe spinal cord injury
The story of a Miami high school track star who some thought would never walk again should serve as an inspiration to anyone who has suffered a severe spinal injury. The Miami Herald recently reported on the young track star’s progress since suffering a car accident that left him paralyzed for a month. The accident took place just days before the athlete was scheduled to enroll at Florida State University on a track-and-field scholarship.
Continue readingUM college student crossing street injured by hit-and-run driver
No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Nonetheless, they do happen on a regular basis throughout the state of Florida. While those resulting in property damage can be a nuisance, when they result in injuries, they can be even more complicated. This is particularly true when the person who causes the car accident flees the scene. One such incident occurred late last month. The hit-and-run accident occurred near South Dixie Highway
Continue readingCivil lawsuit against Mourning arising out of crash settled
Often when a car accident occurs, legal cases ensue. Sometimes criminal charges are pressed by authorities. Other times civil personal injury or wrongful death claims are filed by the injured person or the loved ones of the deceased. On some occasions, both criminal and civil cases occur. Early one morning last summer, former Miami Heat player, Alonzo Mourning was involved in a car accident on the Julia Tuttle Causeway. The Porsche he was driving, with
Continue readingWrongful death lawsuit filed against man who killed cyclist
Each day throughout the nation, motor vehicles are involved in accidents of varying severity. In some of these cases multiple cars are involved. In other situations, motor vehicles collide with motorcyclists, pedestrians or bicyclists. While all motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause severe injuries, those involving individuals who were not in a vehicle are often the worst and in many cases result in death. This was the case in a Miami hit-and-run car
Continue readingBrain-injured athlete dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Miami mourns the death of Ray Easterling, a 62-year-old former safety for Atlanta’s professional football team who died last week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His widow said that he had suffered one brain injury after another during years of taking hard hits in pro football games. The resulting concussions allegedly caused him to suffer from depression, insomnia and dementia.
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