In many states, winter marks a time when motorcycle accidents decrease, as poor weather discourages cyclists from going on roads. This is not the case in Florida. Because of its tropical climate, motorcycle accidents continue to take place in Florida during the winter months. Sadly, this causes Florida to be one of the top states…
As we reported last week, if you plan to throw a party for New Year’s Eve this week, make sure that you have designated drivers available for guests. Remember, there are social host and premises liability laws that protect injury victims, meaning you can be held liable if an accident takes place involving an intoxicated…
Sadly, construction work is one of the most dangerous industries in the country for employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which recently released a preliminary report on worker fatalities in 2013, there were 796 construction accident deaths. The report indicated that 4,405 workers died in the United States last year. This is…
Unfortunately, wrong-way car accidents are often devastating, resulting in serious personal injuries and death. In fact, passengers and drivers involved in wrong-way accidents are 27 percent more likely to die in them than standard accidents. These accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including drunk driving, debris in roadways, defective auto parts, confused drivers…
If you are planning to throw holiday parties over the upcoming week, make sure that you have transportation options available to drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents and deaths rise during holiday periods. With this in mind, December has been designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Remember, if you…
As we reported last week, a survey of patients who were injured by healthcare providers showed recently that most did not receive an acknowledgement from providers when it came to mistakes made. The survey results, which were published in the Journal of Patient Safety, showed that only 9 percent of patients had instances of harm…
Bicycle accidents often result in horrific injuries, like broken bones, amputations, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. Sadly, they can also result in death. Many bicycle accidents are the result of driver error. Often, a driver fails to see a cyclist on the road because of actions like distracted driving, speeding and/or drunk driving. Whenever…
There is no excuse for drunk driving. If you have been drinking, there are multiple transportation options available to you, including city buses, taxis and designated drivers. Sadly, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in 2012, there were 697 drunk driving fatalities in Florida, representing 29 percent of all traffic deaths. The organization also…
Updating a story we have been following for several weeks, the federal government is asking for a nationwide Takata airbag recall. The defective airbags have been recalled geographically, in areas with high humidity, as they are more likely to experience complications there. The airbags can reportedly explode and hit passengers with shrapnel. According to CNN,…
Have you experienced injuries because of a healthcare provider’s lack of care? Have you ever had a surgery performed that only led to worse injuries? Interestingly, according to National Public Radio, a study of 236 patients who completed ProPublica’s Patient Harm Questionnaire during the one-year period ending in May 2013 showed that most did not…
Do you take dietary supplements? If you do, you should probably take note of the ingredients and speak to your physician about side effects. Recently, CBS News had an alarming story indicating that many dietary supplements sold as weight loss and muscle building products have dangerous prescription drug ingredients and may still be for sale…
If you own a Graco stroller, then you need to take note, as there has been a massive North American recall. According to CNN, more than 4.7 million Graco strollers have been recalled after the manufacturer received reports of 10 full or partial fingertip amputations and one laceration. The recalled strollers include 11 models and…
