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How to Avoid a Ladder Accident
Many people hold the superstitious belief that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. However, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), climbing a ladder is the real danger. The CPSC reports that approximately 240,000 Americans suffered from a ladder-related injury in 2011. Some basic ladder safety precautions can help prevent an accident…. Read More »
The Terrible Aftermath of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are more common than we think. In the United States, there are more than 1.4 million TBIs reported every year. Unfortunately, the Sunshine State is a hotbed for these devastating accidents. Nearly 97,000 TBI cases a year come from Florida. Like many injuries, TBIs come in a range of degrees…. Read More »
Teen Drivers can Impact Parents’ Pocketbooks
When a teen gets behind the wheel, it can be a dangerous situation. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers are three time more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers from other age groups. This may be due to factors such as inexperience and… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Crash
After leaving Steinbrenner Field, New York Yankee’s outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was involved in a terrible car crash. Ichiro was traveling south on Dale Mabry Highway when his SUV hit another vehicle. Allegedly, the second vehicle turned left across West Kennedy Boulevard when oncoming traffic had a green-light. Although Ichiro did not sustain injuries, his… Read More »
Trucking Danger on Florida Roads
Florida roads are a hot-spot for trucking danger. In 2010, Florida saw nearly 3,000 accidents involving large trucks. This resulted in 1,533 injuries and 82 deaths. Large trucks are a serious hazard to all other vehicles on the road. And when you look at the numbers, you’ll see why. Large trucks can have a… Read More »
Driving Through the Years
An 83-year-old California woman mistakenly turned her car onto railroad tracks and drove a quarter of a mile at the beginning of January, realizing her mistake only when she saw the oncoming train. She flashed her headlights and the train was able to come to a full stop and avoid a collision. We all… Read More »
What to Do When a Dog Bites
A South Carolina family is sadly acquainted with the dangers that dogs can pose to children. Chantel and Quintin McGrew’s infant was mauled by one of their dogs a few years ago, and another of their children was recently bitten on the face by a different family dog. In the United States, dogs reportedly… Read More »
Justice After Death
Robert Champion, a 26-year-old drum major at Florida A & M University (FAMU) died in 2011 as a result of a brutal fraternity hazing ritual. Champion’s family sued FAMU under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. FAMU argued that it is not responsible because Champion entered into the beating ritual voluntarily. Florida enacted its Wrongful Death… Read More »
The Invisible Danger of Pesticides
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a statement and technical report offering policy suggestions to protect children from the dangers of pesticides. The issuance of the statement is a reminder of the dangers that pesticides pose to everyone, especially kids. Pesticides, particularly in Florida, are in use around us every day. Insecticides… Read More »
Traumatic Injury to the Spinal Cord
Jerry Brown, Jr., a young member of the Dallas Cowboys, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by an intoxicated teammate when the car crashed in early December, killing Brown. The autopsy showed that he died of injury to his neck and bruising of the spinal cord. Brown’s accident is a stark reminder of… Read More »
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