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Halloween Can Mean Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on October 29, 2009
Many families are rightly concerned about the dangers to small children during the Halloween season. However, older children and teens also face several risks during this time of years: 1) Burn injuries. Children of all ages can burn themselves on candle decorations, dry ice used to decorate a punch bowl, jack o? lanterns, and other Halloween accessories...

Protect Your Trick or Treaters from Personal Injuries

Posted on October 27, 2009
If your children will be trick or treating this Halloween, you will want them to have an enjoyable time. A great Halloween means an injury-free Halloween, which is why you will want to have these tips on mind when you enjoy the holiday: 1) Consider parties rather than trick or treat excursions...

Avoiding Halloween Burn Injuries

Posted on October 22, 2009
Although Halloween is a time to watch scary movies and listen to ghost stories, these are not the real dangers of this time of year. Although many parents carefully check their children?s candy for tampering, even candy safety does not cause as many injuries as fire during Halloween...

Are Home-Made Costumes Safer?

Posted on October 20, 2009
While some families buy ready-made costumes for Halloween, others spend considerable time creating their own costumes. However, homemade does not always mean safer. There are some advantages to homemade costumes: they often contain fewer plastics than store-bought costumes and therefore can be healthier, and they tend to be less expensive...

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Halloween Costumes Can Cause Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on October 15, 2009
Many children and adults are putting the final finishes on Halloween costumes at this time of year, but many costume choices are anything but safe. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other safety experts, there are many dangers present in some costumes...

Drowning and Pool Injuries Are a Major Cause of Concern for Parents

Posted on October 13, 2009
Among children between the ages of one and fourteen, drowning is the second major cause of injury-related fatalities. Most children who drown are swimming in an open water area or in a residential swimming pool at the time of the accident. However, parents do not need to worry just about pools and swimming areas...

Passenger Safety to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

Posted on October 08, 2009
While hopping on a motorcycle as a passenger can be exhilarating, passengers are much more problematic on a motorcycle than in a car. Passengers are often a bigger distraction for a motorcyclists because they must often sit right behind the motorcyclist...

Preventing Drowning and Swimming Pool Injuries

Posted on October 06, 2009
Many Florida homes have a swimming pool in the yard and children at home. After all, Florida is not only a great place to raise children, but it is also a place where swimming pools can be enjoyed for much longer, thanks to a gorgeous climate. While children love swimming pools, though, adults need to take steps to prevent pool accidents...

Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

Posted on October 01, 2009
Motorcycle accidents claim many lives each year and also cause serious personal injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, and spinal cord injuries. Because motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles on the road, a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle or a truck tends to result in severe injuries for the motorcyclists...

How to Prevent Medical Misdiagnosis

Posted on September 29, 2009
Patients visit medical professionals to get medical help and advice. Unfortunately, when medical professionals are negligent and reckless, misdiagnosis can occur. Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor incorrectly determines a disease or a lack of disease...

Misdiagnosis Plagues Brain Injury Patients

Posted on September 24, 2009
A new study may have serious repercussions for families who have loved ones with serious brain injuries. Researchers at the University of Liege in Belgium have conducted a study which shows that 41% of people who where diagnosed as being in a vegetative state were in fact in a minimally conscious state...

Inadequate Security is a Concern for Property Owners

Posted on September 22, 2009
Companies are facing inadequate security cases at a much higher rate in recent years. Real estate companies and companies managing multiple properties or multiple unit properties need to be especially vigilant in ensuring that their properties are safe...

Reduce Your Premises Liability Risk This Fall

Posted on September 18, 2009
During the autumn, when children are at school and you spend more time ferrying children to activities after school, your home may be empty for longer periods of time. As well, your children may be inviting more friends over after school and on weekends...

Red Flag Signs Your Child is Being Bullied

Posted on September 15, 2009
Bullying is not just the occasional schoolyard tussle. In recent years, awareness of bullying has increased after a few students have died as a result of bullying. Bullies not only taunt their victims, but in many cases physically injure them, leading to scrapes, wounds, broken bones, head injuries, and other serious injuries...

Slip and Fall Injuries are a Fall Risk

Posted on September 11, 2009
In the fall, fallen leaves and more rain can lead to more slip and fall injuries. These injuries can break bones, cause brain injuries, and expose you to premises liability suits. Here?s how to avoid slip and fall accidents on your property and elsewhere: 1) Make your property safe with lights and proper fall maintenance...

Preventing Injuries to Children and Minors During Lunchtime

Posted on September 04, 2009
During school hours, children have lots of supervision and structured time. During lunch hours, however, many children have more leeway. Staff may be busy eating their own lunches and some students stay away from supervision during the lunch hour. Here?s how to make sure your child avoids injuries during break: 1) Learn about lunchtime supervision at your child?s school...

Prescription Drugs Can Mean Personal Injuries

Posted on September 02, 2009
Most people take prescription drugs or over the counter supplements to feel better or to treat a condition. However, drugs can affect your everyday tasks and can result in personal injuries. Some drugs can cause you to feel drowsy or can cause slip and fall accidents by affecting your motor function...

Preventing School Bus Accidents During the Back to School Season

Posted on August 27, 2009
Back to school means back to the school bus. While buses can be a very safe and environmentally-friendly way of ferrying children back and forth to school, school bus accidents, when they do happen, can be devastating. School bus accidents can cause brain injuries, broken bones, fatalities, and other serious personal injuries...

Preventing Personal Injuries Caused By Bullying

Posted on August 25, 2009
Now that students are getting ready to return to school, parents may be worried about injuries to children and minors. Many children return home from school with scrapes and minor injuries. In some cases, these are caused by nothing more than schoolyard accidents...

Don?t Let Back to School Mean Back to Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on August 20, 2009
Back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also mean new routines, less parental supervision, and therefore fewer bumps and scrapes. While small bumps are a normal part of childhood, serious personal injury shouldn?t be. Here?s how to keep your child safe when he or she heads back to school: 1) Get involved in the school...

What to Do if You Have Been in a Bus Accident

Posted on August 18, 2009
Buses of all types transport people around cities and rural areas across the state of Florida and across the country. From tour buses to city buses, school buses, and chartered buses, buses are an economical and usually safe way to travel. However, buses are sometimes in accidents...

What Will Happen to Your Income After a Personal Injury?

Posted on August 13, 2009
There are many difficulties and problems that can affect a person?s life after a personal injury caused by a car accident, trucking accident, or other injury. In addition to the emotional impact of a serious injury and the focus on recovery, far too many personal injury victims may face financial distress as well...

Prevent Bicycle Accidents on Your Commute

Posted on August 11, 2009
Today, many people are choosing to commute to work on bicycle. Bicycles save on car costs significantly and can provide a great source of exercise as well. However, trying to maneuver a bike through rush-hour traffic early in the morning can also cause bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and serious personal injuries...

Prevent Childhood Brain Injuries by Making Helmets Cool

Posted on August 06, 2009
Brain injuries claim thousands of children?s lives each year and most are preventable. Many such injuries to children and minors occur when they fall from a bicycle or skateboard, and in most cases these injuries are completely preventable. A helmet can help prevent the vast majority of head injuries related to bicycle accidents and skateboard accidents...

Prevent Bicycle Accidents With A Few Safety Items

Posted on August 04, 2009
A few additional accessories can help you prevent a bicycle accident and injury. These items can make a big difference and can ensure that your bicycle is safer: 1) A bicycle helmet. You should never hop on your bicycle without a helmet. A helmet is inexpensive and helps protect you from one of the most common injuries associated with bicycle accidents...

Can a Bad Economy Make Aviation Accidents Worse?

Posted on July 30, 2009
With the economy in poor condition still, some safety experts are warning that businesses may be cutting costs and increasing the odds of accidents in doing so. Some worry that small businesses and larger companies may be cutting costs in ways that compromise safety as well as customer service...

Weight Loss Product Recall Spurs Fears About Personal Injury

Posted on July 28, 2009
In Florida and across the country, Hydroxycut products have often been used by customers interested in losing a few extra pounds. However, new information suggests that Hydroxycut weight loss products can cause liver damage. Customers are urged to immediately stop using all Hydroxycut products...

Florida?s Seniors are at Risk of Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on July 23, 2009
According to the Florida Department of Health, accidental falls and trip and fall accidents are a main cause of personal injury and fatalities for elderly Florida residents. The agency reports that unintentional falls are a major cause of death, injury and disability for state residents who are over 64 years old...

Preventing Florida Burn Injuries

Posted on July 21, 2009
According to the Burn Institute, about 2.4 million Americans sustain burn injuries each year. Of these, about 75,000 people require hospitalization while 650,000 require medical treatment. Burn injuries often occur as a result of fires, chemical burns, hot water burns, or as a result of car accidents...

Exercise Equipment Can Be a Major Cause of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 16, 2009
This past week in Canada, a three-year old girl was killed while playing near home exercise equipment. In May of this year, the four-year-old daughter of boxer Mike Tyson died after becoming entangled in a cord hanging from a treadmill. Unfortunately, these are not isolated incidents...

In the Summer, Burn Injuries are a Common Cause of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 14, 2009
When children are home from school in the summer, burn injuries are far more common. Unfortunately, burn injuries can occur just about anywhere ? on a camping trip, at bath time, in the kitchen, in the backyard. Tragically, burn injuries to children can easily cause scarring, severe pain and even muscle or tissue damage...

How to Help Someone Who Has Sustained a Head Injury

Posted on July 10, 2009
Brain injuries can result from simple summer sports, from car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and even simple slip and fall accidents. In many cases, a bump on the head results in no serious injury, but in some cases, a bump on the head causes the brain to crash against the inside of the skull...

After The Fourth of July, Fireworks Still Remain a Source of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 07, 2009
Even though Independence Day is over, the risk of fireworks remains. Many homes have left over fireworks and many stores continue to sell fireworks after the 4th of July. In fact, many retailers are now discounting their fireworks, making them possibly more attractive to teens and children...

Prevent Personal Injury This Independence Day

Posted on July 03, 2009
Each 4th of July, while many people across the country are celebrating their country, many people are being admitted to emergency rooms with serious burn injuries and other injuries caused by Independence Day festivities. Have a wonderful holiday, but use these tips to stay safe, as well: 1) Use extra caution with fireworks...

Slip and Fall Injuries Can Mean Brain Injuries

Posted on June 30, 2009
For many of us, slip and fall injuries are nothing more than a simple embarrassment. We dust ourselves off, look sheepish, and walk away. For some of us, though, a simple slip and fall could lead to a serous brain injury. The greatest risk of falling, in fact, is that you will hit your had on the way down...

Preventing Florida Lighting Injuries

Posted on June 29, 2009
In Florida, lighting is the main weather-source killer, killing more people than all other weather causes of fatalities combined. There are more lighting fatalities and injuries in Florida than in any other state. While across the country the chances of being struck by lightning are about 280,000:1, in Florida those chances are 80, 000:1...

Practice Safety First if You?re Moving

Posted on June 24, 2009
Many families choose to move into a new home during the summer, before the school term starts. If you and your family will be moving this summer, be aware that moving day can be not only hectic, but also brings with it some unique dangers. Before you disconnect your utilities and before you head for your new home, consider these moving-day tips to keep everyone safe: 1) Hire movers who are insured and bonded...

Injuries to Minors and Children Are a Concern in the Summer

Posted on June 22, 2009
In the summer, injuries to minors and children are more common, since children are out of school and often taking part in more activities outside the home. Summertime should be a wonderful time for children, and you can ensure that your child has a wonderful and safe summer by being wary of these common summertime injuries: 1) Pedestrian accidents...

Avoid Personal Injury on Your Vacation

Posted on June 17, 2009
Summer is a time for vacations, and while vacations and trips usually mean lots of fun, they also pose some hazards. Many of us completely unwind during vacations, but trips are no time to forget safety. Here are some basic ways to make sure that you and your family stay safe while at your summer destinations: 1) Check hotel room fire escapes...

Summer Personal Injury Kits

Posted on June 16, 2009
In the summer, many of us are more active, taking part in more outdoor activities and more sports. While this can mean that the summer is one of the times when we are at our best physically, it can also mean a few more injuries, including more cuts and scrapes and more serious injuries, such as burn injuries...

Avoid Personal Injury When Opening Your Cottage or Vacation Home

Posted on June 10, 2009
The summer is when many people decide to open their cottage or vacation home for a relaxing summer. You want to be able to enjoy your home away from home, but if you have been away for a while, you want to make sure that your cottage or vacation home is a haven, not a danger...

Decks are a Common Source of Summertime Personal Injuries

Posted on June 08, 2009
Outdoor decks are a common feature on most homes. Unfortunately, they are also an increasingly common issue in hospital emergency rooms. In the past five years alone, about 30 deaths and 300 personal injuries have been linked to decks and experts expect that number could grow...

Preventing Injuries to Children and Minors at Water Parks

Posted on June 05, 2009
Florida has many water parks and theme parks offering water rides and slides. While these can be a great deal of fun, they can also pose dangers to children. Although all water parks take precautions to prevent injuries, brain injuries, dental injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other injuries are still a risk...

Summer is a Time to Consider Premises Liability

Posted on June 03, 2009
Summer is a time when many of us host events, have friends drop by and have work done on the house. All this can mean added visitors to your home, which means that now is a good time to re-evaluate the safety of your property. If a delivery person, worker, post office employee or other visitor to your home sustains a personal injury, has a slip and fall accident, or has an accident, you could be held responsible...

Slip and Fall Accidents and Your Pool

Posted on June 01, 2009
Your pool can be a place of fun and relaxation, but it also poses hazards. In addition to the potential for drowning, pools also pose a slip and fall danger. As any child knows, wet surfaces are slippery, and pools often are surrounded by water caused by inevitable splashes...

Prevent Summer Slip and Fall Injuries

Posted on May 31, 2009
Many of us associate slip and fall injuries with wet winter months, but in fact the summer can pose a number of tripping hazards: 1) Overgrown plants, weeds, and hedges. Trailing weeds and plants can be a slip and fall hazard and can lead to serious personal injuries such as head injuries, broken bones and other serious problems...

Heat-Related Personal Injuries are a Common Threat in the Summer

Posted on May 29, 2009
In the summer, the heat can be a serious cause for concern. While most of us are happy to see more sunshine and nice weather, the high temperatures that are common in a Florida summer can be a serious hazard, especially to the young and the elderly. Very hot summer days can cause heat stroke, sun stroke, skin blistering, dehydration, and even death...

Prevent Childhood Personal Injuries This Summer

Posted on May 22, 2009
Each summer, almost 3 million emergency room visits will be made involving children ages 14 and under who have sustained a serious injury due to pedestrian accidents, car accidents, trips and falls, and other incidents. Many emergency room staff are actually preparing for the summer season, sadly expecting to see more children in the emergency room...

In The Summer, Property Liability Issues Arise Around Pools

Posted on May 19, 2009
In the summer, when many of us have our pools open, pools can pose a serious danger as well as a property liability issue. Pools lead to serious personal injuries and drowning. An incorrectly maintained or inadequately supervised pool can lead to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even fatalities...

The Swine Flu and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Posted on May 15, 2009
The first lawsuit stemming from the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus (commonly called the swine flu) has been filed. The wrongful death claim has been filed by Steven Trunnell, the husband of Judy Trunnell. Judy Trunnell was the first American to die from the virus and her husband is suing Smithfield Foods...

Personal Injuries On The Playground Are A Common Summer Mishap

Posted on May 11, 2009
According to most experts, the summer season means more personal injuries resulting from playgrounds and playground accidents. Playground injuries can range from simple bumps and scrapes, to serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even fatalities...

Chinese Drywall Fears Leave Florida Homeowners Worried, Raise Product Liability Concerns

Posted on May 06, 2009
Many homeowners in Florida and across the country are worried about whether they have Chinese drywall. Some drywall made in China has been found to be tainted, or made with products that emit sulphide gases such as hydrogen sulphide gas, which is toxic...

A Common Warm Weather Injury to Minors and Children

Posted on April 27, 2009
Each year, almost 5000 children across America fall out of windows and experience either serious injuries or fatalities. About 28% of children who fall out of windows require at least a hospital stay. Window screens simply do not provide enough of a barrier ? about 40-60% of children who fall out of windows fall out of windows that have screens...

Spring Has Sprung, Life Jackets Are Essential Now to Prevent Boating Accidents

Posted on April 22, 2009
Each year, far too many boating accidents in Florida claim lives and cause serious brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other serious injuries. In many cases, injuries and even some fatalities could be prevented with the correct use of life jackets...

Succeeding With Personal Injury Claims

Posted on April 13, 2009
When you or a loved one is injured because of the recklessness or negligence of someone else, your main concern, naturally enough, is recovery. However, the decisions you make immediately after the injury can affect your recovery a great deal. Florida law protects you from the high cost of injury caused by someone?s negligence or recklessness...

Understanding Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence

Posted on April 10, 2009
For many families, the possibility of nursing home abuse and negligence is one of the worst nightmares possible. Families place their loved ones in nursing homes so that elderly loved ones get the care they need in their older age. When staff are guilty of abuse and negligence, fatalities, personal injury and emotional upheaval are all too often the results...

Recovering From Personal Injury

Posted on April 06, 2009
Personal injuries, whether caused by car accidents, workplace accidents, or other accidents, can be quite serious and can have a lasting impact on a victim?s lifestyle. Some injuries, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, for example, can lead to permanent injuries that affect a victim?s ability to work or lead a normal life...

Getting the Benefits You Deserve from Workers' Compensation

Posted on April 03, 2009
If you have been injured in the workplace, whether it is a burn injury, brain injury, broken bone, spinal cord injury or other injury, your main priority is to get better as fully and as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, many injured workers have a hard time making claims under workers? compensation or getting the full benefits they are entitled to by law...

Choosing an Attorney For a Wrongful Death Suit

Posted on April 02, 2009
A wrongful death lawsuit generally stems from a situation in which a family member has been killed by negligence or wrongful conduct. In many cases, wrongful death suits stem from medical malpractice cases, nursing home and elder abuse cases, and from some types of accidents...

Deciding On Medical Malpractice

Posted on March 31, 2009
When medical mistakes happen, the consequences can be dire. Fatalities, head injuries, burn injuries and other serious personal injury can occur when medical practitioners make errors. When health professionals are negligent or reckless, causing mistakes, victims can seek help...

Pedestrian Tips

Posted on March 28, 2009
Pedestrian accidents are often fatal or cause serious bodily injury such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and serious internal injuries. One reason for this is because pedestrians simply do not stand much of a chance when faced with a car. Another reason for this is because a disproportionate number of people injured in pedestrian accidents are children and seniors, and these groups of people may sustain injuries more easily due to their size or bodily condition...

Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted on January 16, 2009
Spinal cord injuries are quite common and can be caused by car accidents, diving into shallow water, slip and fall accidents, and other incidents. Many health professionals consider spinal cord injuries to be among the most traumatic injuries possible, because such injuries permanently affect a person?s mobility, relationships, work situation, and emotions...

How Business Owners Can Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 14, 2009
For the business owner, and especially the small business owner, a slip and fall accident is serious. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common injuries in workplaces and can lead to fractured bones, brain injuries, and even fatalities. In many cases, they can also lead to lawsuits, especially if your customers or employees are the ones injured...

Small Business and Large Business Tips for Avoiding Product Liability Problems

Posted on January 12, 2009
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Florida. Despite the economy, many business people continue to manufacture and sell consume products and start their own businesses. Unfortunately, in tough times especially, reducing product liability risks is essential to avoid lawsuits related to personal injuries suffered by customers...

Choosing a Smarter Smoke Alarm

Posted on January 09, 2009
Smoke detectors prevent burn injuries, smoke inhalation, fire fatalities, and other personal injuries related to fire because they alert house inhabitants that a fire has started. Smoke alarms give victims a warning system so that they can safely escape a burning building, but not all smoke detectors are built the same...

Post-Traumatic Stress Common After Personal Injury, Study Finds

Posted on January 07, 2009
A new study by the University of Washington, the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, and the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that traumatic personal injuries in many leads to post-traumatic stress disorder or depression...

Parents, Personal Injuries, Lawsuits ? What Florida Parents Need to Know

Posted on January 05, 2009
Many schools and even local after-school programs have been sending release forms home with children for years. The release forms were mandatory for a child to participate in a specific activity and essentially was a promise that the parent would not sue if the child suffered a personal injury as a result of the activity...

With Holiday Guests Arriving, it is Time to Hone up on Premises Liability

Posted on December 22, 2008
Now that the holiday season is here, most homeowners can expect more traffic in front of their home. Guests and family may be arriving for festivities. Delivery personnel may be arriving with packages of gifts. Carollers may be present in some communities and in some cases charities send out door-to-door solicitors at this time of year...

2008 ?10 Worst Toys? Highlight Key Products Liability Issues

Posted on December 19, 2008
A non-profit group, World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), has released its annual list of toys that parents should be wary of. These toys are most likely to cause injuries to children and minors. The toys that made the 2008 worst list include: 1) Sportsman Shotgun...

For the Holidays, WATCH Warns Parents About Products Liability Issues, Unsafe Toys

Posted on December 17, 2008
World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), a non-profit corporation, held its annual conference last month to warn parents and gift-buyers of dangers in the toy industry. The group used the conference to call for more accountability in the toy industry and clearer labels to alert buyers to possible product dangers...

Dollar Stores and Non-Traditional Retailers Still Pose Toy Risk, Even As Large Retailers Take Products Liability Seriously

Posted on December 15, 2008
After the multiple toy recalls of 2007, many parents believe that 2008 will be a safer year to buy toys. If the toys are bought at large toy retailers or from major toy manufacturers, parents are correct. Many large stores ? including Walmart, Target, Toys"R"Us, and others ? have begun testing the toys they sell independently, while large manufactures such as Mattel have instituted strict new rules to ensure that toys rolling out of the factories meet or exceed all safety guidelines...

?Tis the Season: Toy Recalls and Product Liability Cases

Posted on December 12, 2008
Although the holidays are often a time of toy shopping and excited children hoping to get their favorite holiday items, it is also a time when parents worry. Toy recalls in recent years have meant that parents are more concerned about ? and more aware of ? lead paint, chemical burn injury risks, choking hazards, and other toy dangers...

At This Time of Year, Products Liability is a Concern in Florida and Across the Country

Posted on December 10, 2008
With the holidays approaching, holiday sales are at a peak. We are not only buying new products for loved ones and friends, but are receiving gifts ourselves. Some of us are even buying items as gifts for ourselves. All this hectic shopping can cause injuries if we are not careful...

Decking the Halls Can Cause Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on December 08, 2008
At this time of year, many children are home from school more often and many families are planning for the holidays. The hectic schedule, increased presence of children and holiday trimmings can lead to plenty of personal injuries, experts claim. Among the biggest dangers: 1) Accidental poisonings...

Florida Woman Launches Product Liability Suit

Posted on November 12, 2008
A Florida woman, Rachel Jollimore, is suing Yamaha Motor Corporation in a case that will interest many ATV fans. At the heart of the suit is the safety of the Yamaha Rhino utility ATV. Jollimore alleges that her ATV rolled over and trapped her underneath while she was riding the vehicle...

Study Shows that Vision Test May Reduce Car Accidents Among the Elderly

Posted on November 10, 2008
A University of Alabama at Birmingham research study into a Florida law found that a simple vision test may help reduce fatalities related to car accidents among older drivers. Researchers found that highway traffic fatalities among older Florida drivers decreased 17% after Florida passed legislation demanding that drivers 80 years and over get a vision test...

Florida Halloween Activities Can Lead to Personal Injuries

Posted on October 31, 2008
Haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costumes, and pumpkin carving are some of the reasons children love Halloween. Unfortunately, these same activities cause many injuries each year. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests that parents use these tips to keep children safe during various activities at this time of year: 1) Select costumes carefully...

Safe Florida Halloween Costumes Prevent Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on October 29, 2008
While many Florida parents worry about scary stories and bad candy that could hurt children at Halloween, experts agree that there are more frightening risks lurking at this time of year, and many of those risks have to do with children?s Halloween costumes...

Research Shows That Higher Energy Costs Could Mean Higher Risk of Florida Burn Injuries

Posted on October 13, 2008
The American Red Cross, the National Fire Protection Association, and Florida Fire Marshal Alex are warning Florida residents about the risks of using alternative forms of fuel. The move comes after a survey conducted in late September showed that Florida residents were concerned about rising fuel costs...

Florida Nets $2.25M Grant For Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Posted on October 10, 2008
Researchers believe that Florida brain injury patients ? and patients across the country who have sustained traumatic brain injury due to car accidents, workplace accidents, and other causes ? may have a cause to celebrate. The National Institutes of Health haw awarded Orlando Health a $2...

Products Liability and Chinese Milk

Posted on September 30, 2008
Most Florida residents have probably heard of the tainted milk scandal affecting China right now. A number of manufacturing companies, including Sanlu, a leading dairy producer in China, have been accused of illegally manufacturing milk that contains traces of an industrial chemical known as tripolycyanamide or melamine...

Putting a Stop to Florida Nursing Home And Elder Abuse

Posted on September 26, 2008
More than 36 million Americans are currently over the age of 65. By the year 2050, that number will increase substantially to 86.7 million. Although many senior adults require assisted living programs, special care or nursing home care, though, the licensing and monitoring of these programs has not kept pace with the greying of the population...

Canadian Case May be a Wake Up Call for Florida Residents with a Loved One in a Nursing Home

Posted on September 24, 2008
Any Florida family with a loved one in an assisted care facility may want to sit up and listen to the news out of Canada. In the city of Edmonton, an elderly man has died in a nursing home after drinking industrial dishwashing liquid. The man, Floyd Taylor, suffered burn injuries after drinking the chemical and died as a result of the incident...

Choking is a Key Injury to Minors and Children

Posted on February 22, 2008
Children are susceptible to choking because they often place small objects in their mouths. When these objects are swallowed, they can become lodged in the throat or windpipe, which blocks the flow of air. Choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, which makes it an emergency...

Cutting the Risks of Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on February 21, 2008
Among the elderly living in Florida, slip and fall accidents constitute a major cause of personal injury. There are many reasons for this. Some seniors have conditions ? such as heart disease or diabetes ? that affect balance while others are taking medications that can lead to dizziness...

Florida Sports Injuries

Posted on February 16, 2008
Among teens, sport injuries are a serious problem. They can occur while playing team sports at a community center or while taking part in school activities. They can range from a simple bruise to a fractured limb to spinal cord injury and even fatal brain injury...

Making the Most of Florida Product Liability Cases

Posted on February 15, 2008
Each year, many Florida residents are harmed by products that have been incorrectly designed, manufactured, or sold. Unfortunately, even when the case against a manufacturer or retailer is clear, injured plaintiffs ? who may face burn injuries, head injuries, and a myriad of other serious personal injuries ? may have a hard time proving their case...

Sleep Apnea a Common Cause of Florida Truck and Car Accidents

Posted on February 14, 2008
Apnea literally translates as "without breath." As the name suggests, people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea momentarily stop breathing in their sleep. This causes their oxygen levels to drop, which in turn robs the brain and heart of the oxygen needed...

Florida ATVs May Be Contributing to Car Accident Rates

Posted on February 09, 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that between December 30, 1987 and the end of 1991, more than 1033 deaths and 224,500 injuries could be attributed to ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). In this time period, 40% victims were under 16 years of age...

Preventing Fatalities in Florida Aviation Accidents

Posted on February 08, 2008
Researchers from the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and have found that Alaska has an annual pilot fatality rate of 410/100,000 a year. This is the highest in the nation. The research conducted by the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute for Occupational Safety uncovered that the key factors leading to fatality in airplane crashes include post-crash fire, inclement weather, and non-Alaskan residency...

Traveling Outside of Florida? How to Prevent Personal Injury

Posted on February 07, 2008
The World Health Organization reports that injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths among travelers. Each year, some Americans who travel internationally suffer from serious and even fatal injury. Car accidents are the most common cause of injury- related fatalities among US travelers, followed by homicide and drowning...

Preventing Bone Fractures and Spinal Cord Injuries Among the Elderly

Posted on February 02, 2008
Among the elderly, bone fractures and even some spinal cord injuries are often the result of slip and fall accidents. In many cases, these accidents so easily cause injury because the victim?s bones are not in excellent shape. Healthy bones among the elderly do not prevent slip and fall accidents, but healthy bones can prevent serious personal injury in the event of a slip and fall accident...

Florida Tips for Safe Travel

Posted on February 01, 2008
At this time of year, many people opt to take advantage of off-season travel deals in order to take trips. While you may be traveling for pleasure, however, illness and injury can ruin your vacation and even endanger your life. There are many ways that you can avoid illness and injury while away from home: 1...

Devices to Prevent Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 31, 2008
Slip and fall accidents can often be prevented, and there are a myriad of helpful devices on the market that can help you if you feel as though you might fall. If you feel unsteady on your feet and nervous about slip and fall accidents, these devices can help you regain your independence...

Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida?s Homes

Posted on January 16, 2008
Experts estimate that as many as 6 out of every 10 slip and fall accidents occur in the home. Partly, this is because many of us spend so much time at home. Partly, this high rate of accidents may stem from the fact that we may take our safety at home for granted, and therefore are not as cautious as we might be when out in public...

Florida Risk Factors for Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 14, 2008
Do you have these risk factors for slip and fall accidents: 1) Age. Those over 65 are more likely to suffer from slip and fall accidents and are more likely to sustain serious personal injury as a result of the accident. 2) Footwear. Shoes with smooth leather soles, high-heeled shoes, and backless shoes can all contribute to falls...

Florida Seniors and Falls

Posted on January 11, 2008
Florida has long been seen as a haven for retirees, who enjoy the warm climate, natural beauty, and many resources that the state has to offer. Unfortunately, Florida retirees, like older Americans everywhere, face a common danger: slip and falls. More than a third of all persons age 65 years or older fall each year...

Florida Parents: What to Do When Your Child Sustains a Burn Injury

Posted on January 09, 2008
Even the most careful parents cannot prevent every childhood injury. In many cases, injuries to minors and children occur even when a parent has done everything possible to be cautious. If your child?s injury is a burn injury, this is what you must do: 1) If your child has sustained a thermal injury by touching a source of high heat, such as a flame, hot liquid, steam, or hot appliance: *Take your child away from the source of heat and either turn the appliance off or put out the flame...

Preventing Childhood Burn Injuries in Florida

Posted on January 07, 2008
According to the Shriners of North America, fire is responsible for 600 deaths of children 14 and under each year. Another 3,400 children experience burn injuries as a result of fire. Almost half of children who sustain fire-related injuries are younger than 5 years of age...

A Safe Florida Home Checklist

Posted on January 04, 2008
Many injuries each year occur in homes. You can make your home safer for yourself and your family by using this checklist to accident-proof your home: *Does your homes have enough smoke detectors and are the alarms in good condition? Batteries should be replaced frequently...

Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury in Florida

Posted on January 02, 2008
Any of the more than a quarter million patients in the US with spinal cord injuries have a difficult time adjusting to their injury. Arguably, though, Florida patients may suffer from being in a naturally pleasant environment that they no longer experience the same way...

First Aid for a Florida Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on December 26, 2007
If you have been in a car accident or have witnessed a slip and fall accident or other accident in which someone may have sustained a back injury, spinal cord injury, or neck injury, it is important that you avoid moving the patient. Serious complications can occur if you try to move someone with a spinal cord injury...

Florida Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on December 19, 2007
More than 250 000 people in the US today live with spinal cord injuries. In most cases, the injuries are a result of trauma. In fact, 44% of all spinal cord injuries are caused by automobile accidents alone. Sports and violence are also very common causes of these injuries...

Are Florida High School Athletes At Risk for Brain Injuries

Posted on December 12, 2007
A study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine finds that the number of traumatic head injuries among high school football athletes is much higher than the number of the same personal injuries in college football. The study also find that high school players who sustain brain injuries such as concussions often return to the game too soon, often playing with the residual effects of their first injury, a choice that researchers point out is extremely dangerous...

Understanding The Types Of Brain Injury

Posted on December 05, 2007
In Florida and across the country, brain injuries occur every day. As a result of slip and fall accidents, car accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and other types of unfortunate events, brain injuries affect thousands of victims every year...

Preventing Florida Dog Bites ? One Step at a Time

Posted on December 01, 2007
Dog bites tend to be the most common types of animal attacks, in part because so many people in Florida and across the country own dogs as pets. Whether you want to reduce the risk of being bitten by your own dog or by someone else?s pet, be sure to follow these steps for increasing your personal safety: 1) Do not disturb a dog when it is more likely to bite...

Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on November 21, 2007
Someone who has sustained an impact to the head, as a result of a slip and fall accident, for example, or as a result of a car accident or construction site accident, may be in danger of experiencing traumatic brain injury. In this type of injury, the brain has impacted against the inside of the skull so hard that brain damage has resulted...

Florida Brain Injury Facts

Posted on November 14, 2007
According to the CDC, brain injuries are most often caused when a jolt or blow to the head causes a mild brain injury known as a concussion. The CDC advises that anyone who has suffered a blow to head to look out for symptoms of a concussion, which can include: 1) Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions...

Teaching Your Children to Avoid Dog Bites

Posted on November 07, 2007
In Florida and across the country, children are the most common victims of dog bites and attacks. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that many children and infants simply do not know how to act around dogs and may inadvertently make the dog feel threatened, causing the animal to attack...

What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone

Posted on November 01, 2007
In Florida, dog bites occur every day. If you own a pet, your dog might bite either you or someone else. What you will want to do will depend on whether someone else is involved and on whether the bite can be explained. If your dog has bitten someone else: 1) Remove your dog from the scene of the attack at once...