PERSONAL WATERCRAFT – Florida

As summer approaches, more and more boats and personal watercrafts (PWC’s) will be in the Gulf of Mexico, the intercoastal waterways, lakes and rivers enjoying the great outdoors. Therefore, we urge you to “be safe and enjoy the water.” Whether you own your own boat or personal watercraft or you rent a boat or personal…

15-PASSENGER VAN ALERT

There are a few steps you can take to help prevent these rollovers and to reduce the seriousness of injuries when they do occur. We strongly recommend that you follow these procedures, along with general safety and supervision measures, when operating a large van: The driver and all passengers in vans should wear seat belts….

15-Passenger Van Users to Drive with Caution this Summer

Nation’s Top Vehicle Safety Official Urges 15-Passenger Van Users to Drive with Caution this SummerNew research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found June through August to be the deadliest time of year for 15-passenger van occupants, due to rollover crashes. Statistics show that 31 percent of fatal rollovers involving 15-passenger vans…

$9.14 million Awarded to Woman Injured in Sherriff Crash

A judge has ruled that the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office should pay $9.14 million to a woman who sustained permanent brain damage from a crash with a deputy. A judge ruled that Deputy Kenneth Petrillo was negligent in the January 2005 crash. He had been chasing a suspected drunken driver when he followed through a…

SERIOUS INJURIES – Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia – Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. An injury or trauma, particularly in the upper spinal region, may trigger the development of fibromyalgia in some people. An…

SERIOUS INJURIES – Closed Head Injuries/Brain Injuries

If you have sustained an injury to your head, a complete neurologic exam should be performed.Closed Head Injuries/Brain Injuries – The number one cause of head injuries is road accidents. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists are the victims. Other causes include assaults; injuries incurred in sporting events, and falls resulting in a blow to the…