Motor Vehicle Accidents
When pedestrians are present, it is essential that drivers slow down and watch out for them. In Panama City, the warm weather and tourist-laden atmosphere make it more likely that pedestrians will be nearby and could step into the roadways. Unfortunately, some...
Each time you get on the road, you’re putting your trust in the other drivers. It takes every driver on the road to ensure that everyone remains as safe as possible. Unfortunately, not everyone takes their duties seriously. Some will get behind the wheel even when...
Many people tend to focus on the physical limitations that come with a spinal cord injury. What they might not realize is that there are secondary conditions that can come with this type of injury. These secondary conditions can cause considerable issues for the...
There are more than 250,000 car crashes each year here in Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at least 2,600 people died in auto accidents in 2010 in the Sunshine State. Those who are lucky enough to live through their crash find...
It’s not hard to imagine being out of state and getting into a crash. After all, a crash can happen anywhere. What is more difficult to understand is how you’re going to cope with that kind of collision. You may have serious injuries to attend to or be left with a...
A young woman who was out for a night run with friends was struck and killed by a car in Florida. The accident underscores some of the dangers that joggers and runners face when forced to run near traffic, especially after dark. According to local news sources, the...
Getting eight hours of sleep is often recommended by medical professionals, even if many of us feel like it's hard to consistently hit that magic number. Still, when talking about drowsy drivers and the risks they pose on the road, inadequate sleep is often blamed....
A vehicle apparently broke down on the interstate in Florida. It was in the southbound lanes of I-295, and it was stranded in the middle of the road. This happened at about 2:00 a.m., so it was a dangerous time to be stuck in the dark on a busy highway.As such, the...
People who have surgery and other medical procedures may need to have anesthesia administered. Unfortunately, this comes with risks. Those risks should be explained to you ahead of time, but this might not be done. It's imperative that anyone who's going under...
One statistic published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2013 captured how there are, on average, as many as 450 product recalls each year. Kids tend to find themselves attracted to handling particular objects or putting them in their mouths. The...
