by Marcus Fernandez | May 21, 2019
News that Florida leads the nation in motorcycle accident fatalities should not come as a surprise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the use of a helmet reduces the risk of dying in a motorcycle crash by 37 percent and the risk of suffering...
by Marcus Fernandez | Dec 4, 2018
Florida is known for its temperate climate and favorable winters. Still, the occasional cold snap can have us grabbing coats and scarves and turning on a rarely used heater. The truth is, whether you live in a relatively warm climate like ours, or one of the coldest...
by Marcus Fernandez | Aug 20, 2018
A traumatic brain injury is unlike a broken bone or other injuries suffered by victims of motor vehicle or other accidents. A traumatic brain injury can cause dramatic changes to someone’s personality and impair sensory and cognitive functions. Recovery can be a...
by Marcus Fernandez | Jul 3, 2018
According to the CDC, more than 1.1 million burn injuries occur each year for which people seek medical care. The Fourth of July is the busiest day for emergency responders called upon to treat burns and other injuries related to fireworks. Protecting yourself and...
by Marcus Fernandez | May 7, 2018
The alarming number of fatalities and injuries from backover accidents – accidents in which a person is struck by a passenger vehicle traveling in reverse – prompted the federal government to study ways to improve driver visibility. As a result of a study...
