Recent Blog Posts
Is a Traumatic Brain Injury the Same Thing as a Concussion?
Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affect the functioning of your brain. The effects of a concussion can include headaches, concentration problems, and difficulties with balance and coordination, and are usually temporary. Concussions—like all TBIs—are typically caused by either a blow to the head or the violent shaking of the… Read More
Medical Malpractice Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
An unlimited number and type of birth injuries can occur as a result of a delivery room doctor’s carelessness or negligence. One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy. According to United Cerebral Palsy, an estimated 764,000 children and adults have some form of cerebral palsy, and nearly 8,000 newborns are diagnosed… Read More
Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents and Road Defects
Single-vehicle motorcycle accidents involve only the lone driver (and passenger, if applicable) and no other vehicles. These accidents can involve reckless driving or impairment, but other factors that have nothing to do with the driver, including road defects, can also cause them. Florida ranks high for motorcycle accident fatalities, so if you ride, ride… Read More
Slip and Falls in Large Retail Stores
“Big box” retail stores have become a popular one-stop shopping destination for many Floridians. Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, and others all allow you to purchase groceries, household goods, clothing, electronics, and much more without traveling around to different stores. All of these large retail establishments have a significant amount of foot traffic coming… Read More
How a Bicycle Accident Can Affect Your Life
Florida weather makes it ideal to ride a bicycle for exercise, recreation, or your main mode of transportation. Unfortunately, reports indicate that Florida bicyclists are at a particularly high risk of serious injuries, as the state had a higher rate of bicycle crash-related fatalities than any other state during a four-year period of time…. Read More
Proving That a Truck Driver Was Speeding
Many truck accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the commercial driver and one of the most common acts of negligence is driving too fast. It’s risky to speed in any type of vehicle, but it is particularly dangerous when you are operating an 80,000 truck full of cargo that is already… Read More
Do You Have Potentially Harmful Products in Your Home?
There are millions of products on the market that consumers can purchase to complete certain tasks, engage in recreation, or otherwise make a household run smoothly. Some products – such as food – are necessary while others simply make our lives easier or more enjoyable. What you may not realize is that manufacturers can… Read More
How Does Medical Malpractice Cause Birth Injuries?
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy for soon-to-be parents, and most expectant mothers and fathers anticipate their child will be born healthy and without complications. While many children are, unfortunately some children are born with avoidable birth injuries. According to reports, approximately 7 in every 1,000 children born in the United… Read More
The Importance of Pedestrian Safety
As the school year comes back into focus here in Ocala, parents will want to begin discussing pedestrian safety with their children. Ocala features pleasant weather for much, if not all, the school year. The weather makes it much more attractive for Ocala’s younger residents to walk to and from school. Pedestrian safety is… Read More
Electronic Logging Device Trucking Mandate
Congress is attempting to enact a directive to review the technology behind Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) installed on interstate commercial trucks. Congress is attempting to prevent states from enacting laws that would set meal and rest requirements for interstate truck drivers as well. For many, these Congressional efforts signal a move away from making… Read More
