Tag Archives: auto accident
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A 50-year-old Sarasota man was killed when his motorcycle hit a deer on I-75 in Manatee County. The motorcyclist was heading southbound around nine p.m., when he struck the deer and fell off his bike, onto the shoulder of the road. When the Florida Highway Patrol arrived, the cruiser struck the man. Another vehicle hit the… Read More »
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Wearing a helmet isn’t just good sense—it’s required under Florida law. Motorcyclists are far less protected than people driving cars, trucks, vans or SUVs. If you’re involved in an accident without wearing a helmet, you’re far more likely to suffer serious head and neck injuries. According to the National Safety Council, wearing a Department of… Read More »
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Whiplash is a specific type of neck injury that occurs as a result of the head moving back and forth abruptly. It is particularly common in car accidents because of the way the head and body move in response to the impact. If you notice neck pain or stiffness, shoulder pain, blurred vision, dizziness, difficulty… Read More »