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Elderly and Danger of Drowning
A 90-year-old Parkland man was found lifeless in his swimming pool in May, apparently having drowned. The man’s wheelchair was also found in the pool. The elderly are second only to children under four as a group particularly vulnerable to drowning accidents. Drowning and near drowning among the elderly occur in situations where an… Read More »
Do Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives?
As of July 1, 2008, the state of Florida requires that every building that has either a fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance, or that an attached garage also be equipped with a working carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless and colorless gas that, when released in an unventilated area, can cause… Read More »
The High Cost of Head Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur in the United States each year. Head injuries are costly. A mild injury costs on the average $85,000 for treatment and rehabilitation. A more serious injury can cost close to $2 million over the lifetime of the… Read More »
Radon Exposure in the Workplace
Radon is a naturally occurring toxic gas, produced when uranium breaks down in the ground and seeps into homes and buildings above. It is odorless and colorless, and, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) causes more annual deaths in the United States than drunk driving. The federal agency Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read More »
Common Amusement Park Injuries
Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the amusement parks and fairs — and Florida has lots of them. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission over 8,000 people are injured every year at the nation’s parks and fairs. This season keep your kids safer by paying close attention to park safety rules… Read More »
Child Safety and Swimming Pools
Recently, a four-year-old boy almost drowned in a Disney cruise ship swimming pool. The child was pulled from a swimming pool on the ship. His parents approached the scene as emergency medical workers were taking action. An ambulance took the boy to Cape Canaveral Hospital and he was then flown to Arnold Palmer Hospital… Read More »
When a Vacation Results in Victimhood, Who’s at Fault?
People travel from all over the world to enjoy Florida’s beautiful beaches, warm weather and entertainment attractions. However, a vacation doesn’t always go as planned. Criminals often target tourists who may fall victim to assault, robbery, rape or worse. This is especially true for those staying at hotels. When tourists are guests at a… Read More »
The Serious Impact of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Workplace injuries aren’t limited to sudden accidents, such as falls, fractures and burns. They can also form slowly over time. For example, many employees suffer from repetitive motion injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is a neurological disorder caused by repeated pressure on the median nerve. This nerve extends from the forearm to… Read More »
Hidden Dangers at Day Care
When the baby boy’s parents dropped him off at daycare, they expected the environment to be safe. In fact, the facility was far from it. Kim Blanchette had been running an unlicensed home day care center in Ocala with improper safety standards. After the one-year-old died in Blanchette’s illegal daycare center, she told police… Read More »
Slip and Falls are No Laughing Matter
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls lead to more than one million emergency room visits every year. This type of accident can result in serious injuries such as sprains, bone fractures or traumatic brain injuries. It can even result in death. Under Florida law, a person injured in a slip… Read More »
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