The construction industry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. By definition, construction sites are “works in progress,” with unfinished structures, open excavations, open heights, and heavy machinery at every turn. In addition, much of the work that is done at a construction site involves equipment or tools that have the potential to cause…

Florida’s famously warm and sunny climate allows residents to engage in sports and other outdoor activities year-round. As a result, many school-age children and adults alike keep busy and fit by engaging in both organized competitive and less formal “pick-up” games at local parks and recreational facilities. While sports can be a great way to stay fit and meet people…

Florida’s famously mild climate allows residents and visitors to ride bicycles year-round, and you would be hard pressed to go a day without seeing a bicyclist on the streets of any given Florida city. While using a bicycle to get from place to place or simply for recreation is a healthy and cost-efficient activity, it also exposes riders to a…

Traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) can have serious complications and cause challenges for victims at any age. However, some brain injury victims never get to experience life without brain damage and resulting medical conditions. This is because many types of brain injuries can occur during childbirth. If your child suffers a traumatic brain injury at birth, you will likely be…

Statistics show1 that an estimated 1.7 million individuals in the United States suffer some degree of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on an annual basis. These injuries can range from a minor concussion to a severe and permanently debilitating condition. For example: Each year, over 1.3 million people who suffer TBI are treated in the emergency room and are released. 275,000…

In modern times, advanced tools and techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) makes detecting traumatic brain injury possible. Without this revolutionary medical equipment, we’d likely have to rely on the keen eye of a doctor to tell us if we’ve got a concussion. “Look at me, and then look to the left.” says the doctor.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year.1 TBIs occur when a head injury results in a disruption in normal brain function.  Victims of TBIs that are caused by the negligence of others can often recover for their medical expenses and…

When you decide to play a sport, you are generally accepting that game play has the chance to result in certain types of injury, such as fractures, sprains, strains, and more. Such acceptance is referred to in legal terms as “assumption of the risk,”1 and assuming the risk of certain injury relieves the associated sports league, coach, and other parties…

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, occur when a blow or jolt to a person's head results in a disruption in normal brain function. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates1 that approximately 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a TBI each year. TBIs can occur in a variety of ways, but when they happen in preventable…

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries have been in the news as of late, with several high profile lawsuits between professional athletes and their respective leagues resulting in multi-million dollar settlements1 and changes to rules and safety equipment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately 1.7 million people2 sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the…