When drivers hit the road, they should be in relatively peak physical condition. Driving takes a lot of energy and concentration for optimum safety. Unfortunately, people still hit the road when at a sleep deficit. This can lead to major problems such as drowsy...
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Types of skin grafts
After a severe burn, the affected skin may be unable to heal on its own because of the significant damage it has sustained. A doctor may recommend a surgical procedure to transplant healthy skin over the area of damage, a procedure called a skin graft. The Model...
Forms of fentanyl
Opioids are among the drugs most frequently abused in Florida. This category includes drugs such as heroin, that have no accepted medical purpose, as well as prescription medications, such as fentanyl. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, fentanyl is 100...
Neurological effects of spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury generally has at least some effect on the patient's neurological function. According to the National SCI Statistical Center, of the 17,810 new spinal cord injuries that occur every year, only 0.7% of patients experience no neurological effect. The...
Fighting drug possession charges after a traffic stop
When you face drug possession charges after a traffic stop, what the officers found is less important than where and how they found it. Depending on the situation, a conviction is not a foregone conclusion. You may have options to fight the charges. Consider the...
Is road rage a problem in Florida?
Aggressive driving is a problematic issue, especially when that aggression becomes rage. Road rage is a common problem across the nation, but Florida holds the number one spot in terms of road rage incidents involving firearms. Statistics of road rage and aggressive...
How do crush injuries happen after crashes?
Crush injuries are often associated with natural disasters or fields like construction and industrial complex jobs. However, crush injuries can and do often happen after car crashes, too. How and why do they occur even in these situations? What are crush injuries? Up...
What are some signs of a traumatic brain injury?
You can incur a traumatic brain injury when you suddenly hit your head extremely hard. For example, you can sustain a TBI if you get into a car accident, and you experience head trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. in 2020,...
What damages can a spouse get in a wrongful death case?
A wrongful death lawsuit allows you to collect damages when someone else is responsible for the death of your loved one. As a spouse, you have the most rights when it comes to taking the case to court and receiving any award. Florida law gives you priority over other...
Is it legal to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
Most people have at least heard of DUI stops or checkpoints, which can occur at any point on any road. However, much fewer people realize that they can actually avoid these checkpoints in completely safe and legal ways. But how? Navigating DUI checkpoints LifeSafer...
