Yearly Archives: 2016
Three Common Causes of TBI
Traumatic brain injuries, often called TBIs, are one of the most serious type of injury that you can sustain. They occur when a blow to the head causes a disruption in the way in which the normally functions. In fact, they can even occur in cases where the head simply snaps quickly back and… Read More
Distracted Driving Does Not Have to Involve a Smartphone
Over the past few years, the popularity of smartphones has increased dramatically. While they were once used by professionals for productivity purposes, it is now not uncommon to see teenagers with smartphones that are capable of browsing the internet, texting, playing games, and sending and receiving email. As with many things in life, smartphones… Read More
Seeking Medical Treatment After an Accident
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are injured in preventable accidents each year. These accidents can take many forms, including traffic crashes, slip and falls, playground accidents, or accidents involving defective consumer products and can leave victims with injuries ranging from mild to severe. If you have… Read More
Plan Your Holiday Travel Carefully
With the 2016 holiday season nearly upon us, many people in the Gainesville area are making their holiday travel plans. Every time we get behind the wheel of a car we out ourselves at risk of involvement in an accident, and holiday road trips are no different. If you are planning on driving to… Read More
Dangers of Tanker Trucks
Commercial trucks come in many different shapes and sizes. Some commercial vehicles are designed to carry passengers and others a specifically to transport goods. Some products may have unique properties that require a special type of truck. For example, oversized or awkwardly-shaped materials may require a flatbed trailer. Another type of special truck commonly… Read More
Accidents Around Thanksgiving
While everyone wants to have a memorable Thanksgiving, you want to ensure that your holiday is memorable for the right reasons. You certainly do not want to remember Thanksgiving of 2016 as the time you got injured in an accident. Many accidents happen around Thanksgiving because others act in a negligent manner. In such… Read More
The Difference Between a Criminal and Civil Case after DUI Accident
If you are in a collision with a drunk driver, the police may place that driver under arrest at the scene of the accident. The driver will then likely face criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and, if convicted, may face suspension of their driver’s license, fines, and even possible… Read More
Proving Fault in a Car Accident Can Require Significant Resources
In the overwhelming majority of Florida car accidents in which the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage threshold is crossed and a lawsuit can be filed, the at-fault party simply concedes liability and comes to a settlement agreement with the victim. In some cases, however, you may find yourself dealing with an insurance company or… Read More
Halloween Fun Can Put Your Child at Risk for a Pedestrian Accident
As the 31st of October approaches, many of us in the Ocala area are helping our children prepare for the traditional Halloween activity of trick-or-treating. While dressing up in costume and going from door-to-door collecting candy can certainly be fun, it also exposes kids (and adults) to a risk of involvement in a pedestrian… Read More
Understanding How Car Accidents Can Lead To TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries,1 often called “TBIs,” are a serious injury that can have long-term and serious consequences for people who sustain them. The most common form of mild TBI is a concussion, which itself is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention and can keep people out of work for weeks or even… Read More