Florida Catastrophic Injury Blog
Severe brain trauma after a fall
Slip-and-fall accidents occur in many environments and for various reasons. For example, some people may fall down while they are at work, and others may be hurt after slipping on the sidewalk. Sometimes, victims of these accidents are fortunate to walk away with...
Can you sue security if you get injured at a show?
Festivals, events and concerts are expected to get a little rowdy. By no means does that make it acceptable for serious, life-threatening injuries to occur. However, it is not always immediately clear who is responsible for your injuries when it comes time to seek...
What should you know about crush injuries?
When motorists in Florida like you get involved in crashes, you could also end up dealing with terrible injuries. Crush injuries are one potential example, and these can create a lot of pain and trauma for you in the long run. Medline Plus takes a look at crush...
Be aware of second-impact syndrome
Some traumatic brain injuries are more serious than others. A concussion is a relatively mild type of TBI. If your child sustains a concussion, he or she is likely to make a full recovery. However, that does not mean you should allow your child to return to...
What you should know about stinger injuries
Sometimes a serious injury does not seem like a severe injury when it happens. This is especially true when you are talking about injuries to your child. He or she may swear everything is okay. It can be tough to know when an injury requires more medical care and a...
Potential safety issues aboard cruise ships
Florida is one of the most popular locations for embarking on a cruise ship vacation. People drive south from all over the country to board vessels that sail to Caribbean and Latin American destinations. Most expect a holiday filled with fun and laughter, but for...
Electronic health care records: What you should know
When you visit the doctor’s office, you may notice your physician using a laptop to take chart notes rather than the traditional standard pen and paper. Electronic health records have slowly replaced manual records in medical institutions across the country. This...
Spinal cord injuries linked to medical malpractice
Most Florida residents know what medical malpractice is. It is when a patient suffers an injury due to the mishandling, misdiagnosis or negligence of a medical professional. These errors may occur during diagnosis, treatment or in the aftercare and follow-ups. Among...
Get peace of mind about treatment with a second opinion
Every day, Florida residents are diagnosed with illnesses. Some of these are as simple as the common cold while others can be devastating and life-threatening, such as a cancer diagnosis. While patients often rely on their doctors to provide an accurate diagnosis and...
Are you having trouble making a living with your injury?
Sustaining a catastrophic injury while out and about in Florida was one thing, now you have to worry about making a living while you recover. Because the incident happened off the clock, workers’ composition is off the table. What other options do you have? The Local...
