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...
Year: 2022
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...
Is there leniency for first offenses of domestic violence?
A dispute between spouses or family members can escalate to the point of violence. In some cases, a parent releases anger and violence toward a child. These are situations of domestic violence, a crime in Florida that carries harsh penalties. Accusations of domestic...
Can one DUI change your life?
Getting a DUI even just once can potentially alter the course of a person's life forever. Though many only think about jail time and its related consequences, the true impact of a DUI can last much longer than that. In what ways do these long-lasting impacts affect a...
3 places in the grocery store to watch for slip-and-fall hazards
Most people do not think about the risk of injury when heading to the grocery store. However, these often busy locations can easily pose a slip or trip-and-fall risk for unwary customers. That is especially true if store owners and/or employees fail to maintain clean...