Signs of Whiplash and Treatment Options

Published on August 28, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

If you have been in a serious car accident, especially a rear-end collision, and are experiencing any abnormal pain or sensations in your neck and shoulder area, you may have suffered a whiplash injury. This type of injury is common in a serious car accident due to the rapid back-and-forth jerking motion your head often occurs upon impact/ 

Some of the symptoms of whiplash include: 

  • stiffness in the neck, upper back and shoulders;
  • pain in the neck, shoulders or upper back;
  • difficulty swallowing or other throat problems;
  • headaches or dizziness; and
  • abnormal burning or tingling sensations. 

Luckily, whiplash injury can usually be treated in a relatively short recovery period if it is caught early. Most serious car accident victims wear a soft cervical collar (neck brace) for 2-3 weeks that helps stabilize the neck muscles. Other treatment options include heat or physical therapy and drugs such as anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants, and pain medication. 

It is important to know the impact whiplash injury has on your body after a serious car accident. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain and mobility difficulties later in life. 

You can learn more about whiplash injuries by visiting our article library.  

When you have been in a serious car accident and suffered a whiplash injury you deserve the guidance of a trusted Palm Beach injury lawyer from 24/7 Injury Law who can explain your legal options for seeking compensation. Contact us today to set up a consultation – 888-984-4878

Union Grove Missionary Pastor Injured in Hit-and-Run in Miami Gardens

Published on August 27, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

August 27, 2010 – Miami Gardens, FL – A Miami Gardens pastor is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver still at large. 

Pastor Luis Gordon is lucky to be alive according to reports from CBS4 News after he was pinned by his own ice cream truck. The pastor was pulled over on the side of 27th Avenue and 191st Street in Miami Gardens to reattach the rope he was using to tow his broken-down ice cream truck. 

Pastor Gordon’s wife Cynthia was at the scene with her husband and witnessed the crash which took place on the night of August 23rd. An unidentified driver slammed into the back of the ice cream truck, pinning Pastor Gordon between the truck and his SUV. Cynthia described the vehicle as a small tan or silver car with damage to the front end. 

After the crash, the other car backed up, Pastor Gordon said he made eye contact with the driver and asked him to help, but he fled the scene. Pastor Gordon was transported to a local hospital where he is recovering from broken ribs and broken blood vessels in his leg. 

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ 2009 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, there were 197,214 traffic crashes resulting in injury and 2,563 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Boca Raton Rollover Crash Causes Chemical Spill on I-95 North

Published on August 27, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

August 27, 2010 – Boca Raton, FL – A box truck carrying 5-gallon drums of resin and acetone was involved in a 3-vehicle crash that caused some of the chemicals to be released onto the street.

The Palm Beach Post reports that the closure of 2 outside lanes on north I-95 near Congress Ave on August 23rd was due to a multi-vehicle accident involving a pool cleaning truck, a box truck, and a car. During the incident, the box truck rolled over, causing some of the drums it was carrying to fall from the vehicle. 

Resin was spilled onto the 2 highway lanes and 5 crews contained the spill to prevent it from running into nearby storm drains. Cleanup crews worked from 3 p.m. to nearly 7 p.m. to clean up the spill and reopen the 2 lanes. 

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ 2009 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, there were 197,214 traffic crashes resulting in injury and 2,563 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

2 West Palm Children and 2 Adults Injured in Haverhill Road Crash

Published on August 27, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

August 27, 2010 – West Palm Beach, FL – A father and his 2 children are recovering after an early morning crash with a sleeping driver. 

Reports from The Palm Beach Post say that 28-year-old Shazadd Hussain was driving his gold Honda Accord with his 2-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son, as well as passenger Perzhette Jones, 19, when they were struck by a gray Honda Accord. 

The gray Accord was driven by 22-year-old Wade Harris who told West Palm Beach Police he fell asleep while driving. The car accident occurred on August 15th near the intersection of Haverhill Road and 45th Street. Harris’ car crossed the center line and hit Hussain’s vehicle head on. 

All passengers in Hussain’s car sustained injuries. Hussain received treatment on the scene while his other 3 passengers were taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center. The children suffered broken legs and other injuries, but police say their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. Jones’ condition was unknown at time when he was transported. 

No charges have been filed, but the car accident is still under investigation. 

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ 2009 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, there were 197,214 traffic crashes resulting in injury and 2,563 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Fatal South Bay Crash Kills 1, Injures Family on U.S. 27

Published on August 20, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

August 16, 2010 – South Bay, FL – After the right rear tire of their 2002 Ford SUV blew out, the Frometa family was faced with the tragedy of losing their young son as well as recovering from their own injuries. 

August 15th marks a tragic afternoon for driver Willmar Frometa, 38, of Lakeland and his two other sons, Aaron and Ayden. The family was involved in a fiery crash that resulted in the death of 9-year-old Donovyn Frometa, Willmar’s third son. 

According to the Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the tire blew out while the vehicle was traveling on the northbound side of U.S. 27 near mile marker 59. Willmar lost control and crossed into the median, flipping the SUV over before it came to a rest and burst into flames. 

Willmar and his 2 surviving sons were able to escape, but Donovyn lost his life as a result of the car accident. The SUV accident shut down portions of the highway while investigators cleaned up the site. The surviving Frometa family members were airlifted to Delray Medical Center and listed in critical condition. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Motorcycle Accident Kills Driver, Injures Passenger On North Military Trail

Published on August 20, 2010 in Motorcycle Accidents. 0 Comments

August 16, 2010 – West Palm Beach, FL – A motorcycle driver was killed and his passenger critically injured in an August 18th crash involving a pickup truck in West Palm Beach. 

The Sun-Sentinel reports that 30-year-old Arturo Gomez was riding with passenger Kathryn George, 24, on his Honda motorcycle Wednesday evening. The pair came to the intersection of North Military Trail and Community Drive where Gomez attempted to make a U-turn. 

A Toyota pickup truck driven by Anthony Miller, 52, struck Gomez’s bike in the intersection even though the light was red at the time. The force of the impact threw the motorcyclists from their bike and onto the road. Neither victim was wearing a helmet and Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene. 

George was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm in critical condition while Miller was uninjured. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the crash and possible charges are pending. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Common Florida Car Accidents

Published on August 20, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

Every Florida car accident is unique between the parties involved, circumstances of the crash, and damages sustained. Because no two car accident claims are alike, there’s no way to predict the outcome of a case until it is settled. Even so, there are some types of car accidents that are the most common for personal injury claims. These accidents include: 

  • Rear-end collision;
  • Head-on collision;
  • Side impact (also known as being t-boned);
  • Rollover; and
  • Side-swipe. 

When you are involved in these types of common car accidents, the chances of you and your passengers experiencing serious injury increases. Injuries from these types of accidents can include broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord injury, and even death. 

Severe injuries can result in expensive medical bills, lost wages, and permanent disability. These are damages for which you may be able to claim compensation by filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit. When you are considering filing a claim, you should speak with an experienced Palm Beach car accident attorney for assistance with your case. 

The circumstances of your car accident are important and knowing what to expect after being involved in a South Florida car accident is important to your personal injury claim. Our article library has more information on the common car accidents and what to do when you have been injured in any accident.  

No matter what type of car accident you have been injured in, you deserve the help and guidance of a trusted Palm Beach car accident lawyer from 24/7 Injury Law. Call today to schedule a consultation – 888-984-4878.

Bicyclist Dies from Lake Worth Bike Accident Injuries

Published on August 19, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

August 19, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – Bike accident victim Jeffrey Gene Record, 53, of Palm Springs passed away nearly a month after he was struck by a car while on his bicycle. 

The Palm Beach Post reports that Record was riding on a sidewalk along the 2200 block of 10th Avenue North on July 15 when he crossed the path of a car making a right-hand turn out of a driveway. Jacelyn Granda, 24, of Jupiter was the driver of the car who said she didn’t see Record at first and continued turning onto 10th Avenue, striking the cyclist and pulling him under the car. 

Record was transported to Delray Medical Center with serious wounds. He passed away on August 7 from his bike accident injuries. The police report cited Record for failing to yield the right-of-way, causing him to collide with the car. No announcement has been made regarding whether any charges will be assessed in connection with the fatal bike accident. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Investigation Continues after Helmetless-teen Dies in ATV Crash

Published on August 13, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

July 13, 2010 – Pembroke Pines, FL – Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash involving two teens riding on an ATV in Southwest Ranches early Monday evening. 

16-year-old Enrique Rodriguez was driving an ATV with Daniel Perez, also 16, as a back passenger. Neither teen was wearing a helmet when the ATV slammed into a wooden utility pole. The first BSO deputies to arrive on the scene found Perez laying on the ground. 

Perez was airlifted to Memorial Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Rodriguez was not injured, and now sheriff’s deputies are trying to determine if Perez fell off the vehicle or if he leaned out and hit his head. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Hosts of Party Also Charged in Death of Stuart Teens

Published on August 11, 2010 in Car Accidents. 0 Comments

July 11, 2010 – Stuart, FL – The ongoing investigation of a deadly car crash back in August 2009 has now named the hosts of the party as those liable for the DUI accident. 

According to new reports published in the Sun-Sentinel, 3 Stuart teens, Nick Coady, 18, Christopher Briglio, 18, and Connor Graver, 16, attended a party hosted by their high school’s assistant baseball coach, David Harper, and his roommate, Craig Frick. 

After some reluctance to speak about the party to investigators, Coady’s girlfriend Brandie Koors eventually spoke up. She admitted the 3 teens attended the party where Harper and Frick charged each guest $10 for a plastic cup that was their “ticket” to drink from a keg. 

They left the party in Coady’s Jeep Cherokee which was estimated to have been going twice the speed limit in a 35MPH zone on Cove Road near US1. The Jeep slammed into a front-end loader at a construction site and all 3 teens were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology reports found Coady’s blood-alcohol level to be 0.251%, more than 3 times the legal limit. 

Florida Highway Patrol investigation at first found Harper and Frick to have contributed to the deaths and cited statutes for manslaughter and negligence in the investigation report. However, Frick and Harper were only charged with misdemeanor counts of hosting an open house party, arrested last month and bonded out at $250. 

The 19th Circuit State Attorney’s Office continued investigation of the case for 3 months following the conclusion of FHP’s investigation. The State Attorney’s Office subpoenaed witnesses that had previously refused to talk to state troopers, which provided additional details about the teens’ whereabouts prior to the fatal crash. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida. 

As a service to the residents of South Florida, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in South Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

  • single-car accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim’s family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.