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by Boris Lavent |
On Saturday, July 11, four people were injured, and one person lost their life when an automobile crashed into a church in North Miami. According to news reports, the North Miami police responded to a 911 call at 13995 West Dixie Highway in the early hours of Saturday morning. A woman called 911 when she…
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by Boris Lavent |
The brain stem is an essential part of the system that transmits information between the brain and other areas of the body. Brain-stem injuries can affect multiple areas of the body and body functions. Sensory and motor functions can be impaired because of a brain-stem injury. Brain injuries can be minor, or they can result…
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by Boris Lavent |
Sadly, a bicyclist died and another bicyclist sustained injuries after being struck by a Miami-Dade police vehicle. The accident occurred on June 28, 2020, near Sewage Plant Road and Arthur Lamb Road. The collision occurred around 7:17 a.m. in Virginia Key Park. Several fire and rescue units responded to the accident. Emergency services transported the…
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by Boris Lavent |
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car crashes in the United States. The NHTSA reports that in 2017, over 2.1 million rear-end collisions were reported. That number accounted for about one-third of the traffic accidents that year. Of the 2.1 million rear-end crashes in 2017, 2,456 crashes resulted in fatalities, and…
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by Boris Lavent |
Motorcyclists are familiar with the term “road rash.” A rider understands what can happen if the rider hits the pavement. However, many motorcyclists do not realize that road rash can have serious complications. Before your next ride, learn the facts about road rash. Taking steps to avoid road rash can not only prevent a painful…
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by Boris Lavent |
Brain injuries can result in lifelong impairments and complications. Head trauma can also result in life-threatening conditions. A person may not realize the severity of the brain injury because blunt force trauma may not result in any outward sign of injury. However, blunt force head trauma is serious. Without proper treatment, a person could actually…
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by Boris Lavent |
If you are injured in a car accident caused by another driver, that driver is liable for your injuries and damages. However, obtaining compensation from the insurance company for the driver is not always a straightforward process. Even though the insurance company may accept liability, there could be a dispute about how much your car…
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by Boris Lavent |
After months of Covid-19 related shutdowns across the country, some cities are beginning to ease restrictions on businesses and citizens. Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis approved Miami-Dade and Broward county to re-open this past week. Miami Beach began easing restriction on May 20, 2020, marking the start of phase one plans to re-open the economy. What…
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by Boris Lavent |
Motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2018, but motorcyclists continue to be an overrepresented group in traffic fatalities. According to the NHTSA, 4,985 riders were killed in motorcycle accidents during 2018. Thousands of riders were seriously injured in crashes. When a rider is injured in a motorcycle accident, the rider may be entitled to compensation for…
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by Boris Lavent |
If you use your cell phone while driving in Florida, you could face criminal charges. However, you could also be responsible for civil damages if you cause a car accident while using a cell phone while driving. Unfortunately, the threat of civil and criminal penalties for cell phone use while driving does not deter all…
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