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Recent Study Suggests Car Accidents are a Leading Cause of Child Fatalities and Child Injury

Safe Kids Worldwide has released a new study showing that car accidents cause more teen fatalities than any other cause. In fact, the organization reported that about 2,500 teens die across the country each year in car collisions. In about 56% of fatality cases, the teen victims are drivers. About…

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In Addition to Car Accidents, Hollywood Motorists Also Need to be Aware of the Dangers of Hot Cars

A great deal is written about car and truck crashes in Hollywood and other cities. However, a car does not have to be moving to cause catastrophic injury. Tragedies in Florida and Georgia last month have shone the spotlight again on the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars. During…

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Pregnant Passengers At Risk in Car Crashes in Hollywood and Other Cities

Pregnant drivers and passengers face additional risks in a car or truck collision in Hollywood or their communities. There is of course the risk to the unborn child. In addition, the very safety systems designed to protect passengers can pose a risk. Airbags, for example, can place additional pressure over…

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Helmets and Motorcycle Accidents in Hollywood and Florida

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of fatal motorcycle crashes doubled between 1999 and 2008. In 2008, the agency reported that fatal truck and car accidents had declined while the number of fatal motorcycle accidents continued to rise. Between 2001 and 2008, over 1.2…

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Could a Smaller Car Mean a Greater Risk of Injuries in a Homestead Car Crash?

Much has been written about the dangers of small cars. While smaller automobile models may be more comfortable for some to drive and are more affordable as well as environmentally-friendly, some safety experts have noted that they do not offer the same protection in a collision as a larger SUV…

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Dealing with Disfigurement or Scarring After a Car Collision in Hollywood or Your Community

Being involved in a serious traffic crash in Hollywood or your community can be a devastating experience. You may suffer serious injuries, including whiplash, head injuries, spinal cord trauma, fractures, and other types of injuries. Some of these serious injuries can affect your ability to live your life fully and…

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Dealing with Chronic Pain After a Car Collision in Hollywood

Car accidents lead to many serious conditions, including spinal cord injuries, head injuries, amputations, and fractures. One of the difficult things after a car accident in Hollywood or your community will be dealing not only with the injury itself, but also with the pain and suffering it will cause. Unfortunately,…

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AAA Has Important Message for Florida About Child Safety Seats

Representatives of the AAA have stated that Florida has the weakest child passenger safety legislation of all states. Obviously, this is not a distinction that our state wants, and the AAA has urged Florida to pass new rules that would require children to stay in proper safety restraint systems. Current…

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Where Can Brain Injury Patients in Hollywood Turn After a Car Collision?

For brain injury patients in Hollywood, fear and anxiety are common after an initial diagnosis. Whether you have sustained a traumatic brain injury in a workplace accident in Hollywood, through a sports injury, in a Hollywood traffic accident, or through some other way, it can be a devastating injury. You…

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PTSD and Car Collisions in Homestead and Other Cities

Truck and car accidents in Homestead and other cities can easily lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, traffic collisions are one of the leading causes of PTSD across the country. Some studies suggest that as many as 9% of traffic accident survivors suffer from PTSD and a larger…

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