December, 2018 | Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa

Surge in fatal car accidents on New Year’s Eve

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 31, 2018 | Car Accident Injuries

2019 is quickly approaching. You may be looking forward to taking some well-deserved time off of work, and spending it with family and friends.Whether you’re traveling to another state or staying local, it’s important to be aware of the added risk factors...

If your elderly parent falls, look for symptoms of brain injury

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 26, 2018 | Injuries

When you were a kid, falling down was no big deal. You'd skin your knee, apply a bandage and move on with your day. But as you get older, falling down can take a heavier toll on the body. Your bones become less resilient. If you slip on a wet floor at the grocery...

More children drown in Florida than in any other state

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 22, 2018 | Personal Injury

One of the benefits of living in Florida is not having to deal with snowy and icy conditions very often. With sunny, warm weather all year long, it is no wonder people in our state, visitors and residents alike, spend so much time in the water.This fact is not without...

Deck the halls, but be careful if you have a small child.

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 22, 2018 | Injuries

The holidays are a busy time of year. And as a new parent, the responsibilities of holiday preparations combined with baby care may be overwhelming.But before you go on automatic pilot and carry out "Christmas as usual," it's important to be aware of the added safety...

Recovering from an accident? Avoid social media.

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 11, 2018 | Car Accident Injuries

Last week, your life was turned upside-down. You were driving home from work, when suddenly a distracted driver in the oncoming lane veered right into you—colliding with you head on.The intervening days since the accident have been a whirlwind. After spending...

Traumatic brain injuries and car accidents

On behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | Dec 8, 2018 | Car Accident Injuries

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, chances are you got jostled around. Muscle pain in the neck and back is somewhat normal due to the sudden movement of your head and upper body forward and then back. Whiplash is often the cause of pain in the muscles and...