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Personal Injury

Summer Bicycle Safety—Five Rules to Remember

Mark Hickey
Summertime—the sun is shining, the weather is warm, and everywhere people are outside looking for fun summer activities. One wonderful summertime activity is riding a bicycle, an activity the whole family can enjoy. It is important, however, to keep safety in mind when getting the bicycles out of storage for the first time this summer season. Here are five bicycle safety rules to stay safe on the road: 1. Always wear a helmet. This is the...
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Personal Injury

Symptoms of a Whiplash Injury

Mark Hickey
Whiplash is a common injury that happens to someone’s neck following a sudden deceleration-acceleration force that causes rapid, unrestrained backward, and forward movement of the neck and head. Whiplash injuries are most common sustained in car accidents and describe damage to both the soft tissues and the bone structures. Fortunately, whiplash is generally not a life-threatening injury, but it may lead to a prolonged period of partial disability. There are significant economic expenses related to...
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Auto Accidents

5 Steps When You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver

Mark Hickey
In 2012, over 10,000 people were killed due to drunk drivers in the U.S, and an estimated 345,000 individuals sustained injuries in accidents that were caused by people driving while intoxicated according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In other words, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash in the U.S. every 51 minutes, and someone is injured every 90 seconds because of this entirely preventable crime. The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibly reports that...
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Personal Injury

Symptoms of a Head Injury

Mark Hickey
Traumatic brain injury is the main cause of disability and death in individuals between 1 and 44 years of age, according to the Brain Trauma Foundation. Each year, approximately 52,000 deaths occur following a traumatic brain injury, also known as a TBI, and individuals most often suffer traumatic brain injuries following car accidents, sporting events, and falls. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury as failing to do...
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Boating Accidents

Five Tips for Avoiding Boating Accidents in Tampa Bay

Mark Hickey
Year after year, the State of Florida leads the nation in the number of boating accidents and fatalities. In 2011 alone, there were 742 accidents involving boats. There were 67 fatalities. With one million registered vessels, and a likely one million unregistered craft, Florida has more boats than any other state in the country. Here are some important facts to keep in mind when boating in Florida: 1. The main shipping channels will be on a map. Make...
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Motorcycle Accidents

Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Information

Mark Hickey
Motorcycling is a popular activity for many people in the United States. In Florida, it is particularly popular because of the warm temperatures year-round. With more motorcycles on the road and high volume of traffic from residents and vacationers, Florida has given special attention to the problem of accidents and fatalities from motorcycle riding. Motorcycle Accidents in Florida Florida is among the top three states for motorcycle ownership. Only Texas and California exceed the number...
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Medical Malpractice

The 5 Most Common Reasons for Malpractice Cases

Mark Hickey
Becoming the victim of your doctor’s negligence is painful and devastating, both physically and financially. Unfortunately, serious errors are not uncommon. Each year, upward of 20,000 patients file lawsuits against their doctors. At any given moment, one in 14 American doctors faces a medical malpractice lawsuit from a patient. Malpractice lawsuits generally stem from one of a handful of reasons. A recent studyof cases from around the world by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical School and...
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Auto Accidents

Medical Treatment Important After Even Minor Car Accidents

Mark Hickey
The phrase “car accident” usually conjures images of mangled vehicles, ambulances and life-threatening injuries. Serious accidents take place every day, but in truth, the majority of accidents are considered minor. These are the accidents most of us refer to as “fender benders,” in which the damage and injuries are minimal. When you experience a minor accident, the first thing to do is to check for injuries and call for emergency help if necessary. In many cases,...
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Slip and Fall

The 4 Most Important Things to Do After You Slip and Fall

Mark Hickey
It happens quickly. One moment you are walking down the aisle in the grocery store, reaching for a box of breakfast cereal, the next you are flat on your back in excruciating pain.  You never even noticed the slippery pool of dishwashing liquid on the floor — and apparently, no working in the store bothered to clean it up or put out a floor sign — and as a result, you are seriously injured. Every...
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Auto Accidents

Hands-Free Doesn’t Mean Distraction-Free: The Truth About Hands-Free Devices

Mark Hickey
Many states have outlawed the use of handheld wireless phones and other devices while driving, causing an increasing number of drivers to switch to hands-free accessories as a means to stay connected when behind the wheel. They believe that by using an ear piece or a microphone system installed into the vehicle that they can safely talk, text or check social media and email while driving. Unfortunately, that is not the case. A recent study sponsored by...
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