Cheerleading doesn’t seem like an activity that would lead to a high number of injuries, but that’s actually untrue. A significant number of cheerleaders are injured every year. These injuries can be prevented by following new guidelines set out by the AAP.
Cheerleaders are expected fixtures at football games, basketball games, pep rallies and more. However, this once rather innocent activity has been transformed in recent years. It’s no longer just the process of leading spectators to cheer for the home team. Cheerleaders today are competitive athletes. As such, they can be the victim of injuries just like any other athlete. However, thanks to new AAP guidelines, many of these injuries can be prevented.
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Slip & Fall,
Serious Accidents & Injuries
Gainesville has recently received negative publicity following a devastating pile up on I-75 that resulted in the death of ten people, as well as the hospitalization of eighteen. This isolated incident is just one example of the increased rate of auto accidents in the area, and residents are desperately searching for answers as to why this is occurring.
Foggy conditions make for bad drivers
One common hindrance in the Gainesville area is the low visibility during morning driving. Early morning fog is prevalent in this area, and it can significantly affect a driver's ability to see what lies ahead. In the case of the recent pile up, a mixture of smoke and fog prevented unsuspecting drivers from seeing the danger that was right ahead of them.
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Car Accidents,
Community,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Serious Accidents & Injuries
Man charged with hit-and-run, a third-degree felony, and then released from the Columbia County jail on $5,000 bond.
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Car Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Serious Accidents & Injuries
The majority of dog bites that occur around the United States, are negotiated between the dog owner, their insurance company and the victim. About 5 million U.S. Citizens are bitten annually, but only 16,000 claims are pay outs from insurance companies. Every year from May 19-25, we celebrate National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This annual celebration is designed to educate dog owners and consumers, on the proper way to prevent dog bites.
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News,
Serious Accidents & Injuries
How do I know if I am a personal injury victim?
There are two general guidelines to determine if you are a personal injury victim. First, you must have sustained injury to your person or property. The other qualifying factor is that this harm was inflicted by someone other than yourself.
Many personal injury claims slip through the cracks because victims are ignorant to the fact that a personal injury claim does not have to be physical. For example, if you have been assaulted, there does not have to be physical proof; there just must exist sufficient evidence that the assailant intended harm. Furthermore, cases where slander causes emotional distress can also present a valid personal injury case.
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Car Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
A fishing trip turned deadly Tuesday morning when an airboat capsized in the Rodman Reservoir.
The 64-year-old operator of the boat was killed in the accident, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Joy Hill said. His 50-year-old fishing companion received minor injuries.
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Boating Accidents,
News,
Serious Accidents & Injuries
ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are very popular in Gainesville and throughout Florida. They are fun, exciting, and enjoyable for off-road adventures. It’s no surprise that with this great fun comes great dangers. In fact, according to a study released by ATVSafety.gov, there were 376 reported deaths and 131,900 reported accidents in 2009 in ATV-related incidents. So what is the best way to keep you and your family safe during your off-road excursions? Follow these rules for a safe ride:
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Topics:
ATV Safety,
Speeding Accidents,
Traumatic Brain Injury,
Accidents with ATV,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
ATV Accidents
A new study developed by the University of Michigan found that car accidents are mostly caused by women. Researchers studied thousands of traffic accidents over a 20-year time span. The results are surprising: female drivers are far more likely to run into a car driven by another woman than a man.
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Car Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
Technology has undoubtedly changed the world we live in. If you want to communicate with your friends as to your day or your plans that night, you more often than not use a social networking site as means of getting the word out. However, your social networking of choice could also be your biggest obstruction when you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Medical Malpractice,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Traumatic Brain Injury,
Medication Errors,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Wrongful Death,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Defective Products,
Construction Accidents,
News,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Premises Liability
When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, a car accident, or any type of personal injury incident, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and flurry of emotions.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Construction Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
