In previous posts we have written about individuals throughout the state who engage in no-fault motor vehicle insurance fraud accomplished through staged car accidents. Miami has not been immune to the scheme where. Recently food trucks have been employed as a part of the scam in the city. According to the state Division of Insurance Fraud, 15 people are known to been involved in the fraud. Seeking to curb the trend, Florida legislators recently passed
Continue readingBus crash involving truck causes death of Florida boy
For a variety of reasons schools throughout the country, including Florida, rely on buses to transport children to and from their place of learning. Few parents likely spend much time thinking about the possibility of not seeing their child alive again as they watch him or her get on the bus in the morning. Nonetheless, from time-to-time this is the case. Earlier this week a young boy lost his life when the school bus in
Continue readingInvestigation launched into buses manufactured by MCI
While all motor vehicle accidents in Florida have the potential to be serious, this is especially true in the case of bus accidents. The reason behind this is simple-the number of people who could potentially be harmed when a bus is full. With serious and sometimes fatal bus crashes so often making the news recently, many have become vigilant regarding what can be done to prevent them. Motor Coach Industries Inc. is currently being investigated
Continue readingHope and exercise therapy for spinal cord victims
Spinal cord injury victims suffer the most damaging and permanent injuries, often resulting in paralysis and immobility. New research and treatments signals the potential for recovery and hope for patients and their loved ones. The devastating consequences of a spinal cord injury can leave a victim unable to care for their families and themselves and can significantly alter the quality of life. Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and trucking accidents leave thousands of victims suffering from
Continue readingDeadly 24 hours leaves 10 dead in Miami car accidents
Car accidents took the lives of 10 people in 24 hours in South Florida, according to a recent story by the Miami Herald. The paper reported that the car accidents took place during a 24-hour period from late Saturday, March 1, through Sunday evening, March 2. In addition to the 10 people killed, an unborn baby was also a victim in the car accidents.
Continue readingAlleged Miami drunk driver charged in man’s death
A Miami woman who allegedly killed a man in December 2010 while driving drunk was recently criminally charged for her reported role in the fatal car accident. According to the authorities, the man was on the side of State Road 836/Dolphin Expressway, in the safety zone, when he was hit. He was having car trouble at the time and was waiting for a tow truck to come to assist him.
Continue readingEfforts being made to improve TBI diagnosis
With the prevalence of news about brain injuries seemingly being reported on a regular basis, many may be surprised to learn that they can at times be difficult to identify. This difficulty is mostly due to the inability to actually see the physical damage done inside the brain. In an effort to improve the diagnosis of brain injuries, a new tool is being tested by scientists. The MRI-based tool is designed to highlight the breaks
Continue readingNew Texting and Driving Laws? Not So Fast, Says Legislature
The dangers of texting and driving are well-documented. Drivers who use cell phones while on highways, in city traffic, and in their neighborhoods are putting others on the road at risk. Throughout the nation, states have begun to pass extensive laws that prohibit texting and cell phone use while driving to prevent the serious accidents and injuries related to driver distractions.
Continue readingMarch is National Brain Injury Awareness month
Though March is National Brain Injury Awareness month, for those who have suffered a serious brain injury, it is unlikely that a day goes by where he or she does not think about it. This is because in some cases, even after the person appears to heal from the injuries, there can be lingering side-effects. Nationwide, each year 1.7 million people sustain brain injuries of varying degrees. Depending on the person and the way in
Continue readingWoman killed in Doral hit-and-run accident
When most people strike out on foot it is unlikely that many are overly concerned about being hit by a car. This is true regardless of whether the walk is for exercise or as a mode of transportation. Unfortunately, car accidents involving pedestrians do occur throughout the state of Florida including the Miami-Dade area.
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